Mr Harry Tossounis
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MSc, FRCOphth
GMC number: 6121515
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- Friday AM
- Thursday PM
- Overview
About
Mr Harry Tossounis is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset and Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital.
Mr Tossounis completed his ophthalmic training at Wessex Deanery. During training, he worked at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and at University
Hospitals Southampton Eye Department. Furthermore, he also completed 2 medical and surgical
retina fellowships, at University Hospitals Southampton and at the renowned
Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
During training, Mr Tossounis acquired the clinical and surgical skills and expertise required to manage a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions and perform high-complexity surgical interventions such as complex cataract operations, secondary intraocular lens implants and complex vitreoretinal procedures. He has participated in several publications on peer review journals and continues research work in his current role.
As an NHS Consultant, he trains the junior trainees of the
Wessex Deanery Ophthalmic programme and leads on several teaching and research
projects at the University Hospitals Dorset, and Royal Bournemouth Hospital Eye
Department.
Special interests
Cataract Surgery – Simple and Complex
Vitreoretinal Surgery – Retinal Detachment Repair, Macular Hole Repair, Vitreomacular traction syndrome, Epiretinal Membrane, Floaters, Vitreous Haemorrhage and Diabetes (including complex Diabetic surgery)
Medical Retina – Macular Degeneration (Wet and Dry), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retina Vein Occlusions, Anti VEGF injections
YAG posterior capsulotomy laser
YAG peripheral iridotomy laser (glaucoma)
SLT laser (glaucoma)
OCT retina scan/Optic nerve scan
Pentacam corneal topography
Visual fields test (glaucoma)
General Ophthalmology consultations and
advice.
Other interests
People’s fear of losing their sight is among the top 5 worst fears in life. There is nothing more rewarding than helping patients retain their vision, prevent sight loss and improve the quality of their life.
My patients’ care and treatment is tailored to their needs and medical circumstances. It is a personalised approach and not a generic medical management which most of the time gets the patients puzzled about their treatment and care.
I strongly believe that a well-informed patient with a clear
simple explanation and a realistic management plan is more likely to follow
medical advice and be reassured about their condition.
Personal interests
I am married and I am the father of 2 boys. Despite the busy
workload I try and spend quality time with my family by utilising most of the
weekends and annual leave with trips to the countryside and abroad. I enjoy
swimming and playing tennis with my sons and wife. We also enjoy outdoor walks
and activities.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Harry Tossounis at Nuffield Health
- Vitrectomy
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Mr Harry Tossounis works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
Other posts held
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Hospitals Dorset
- Consultant Ophthalmologist Royal Bournemouth Hospital Eye Department
Declaration
Mr Harry Tossounis does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Harry Tossounis does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Harry Tossounis does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.