Mr Huw Oliphant
Qualifications
BSc , MBBCh, FRCOphth
GMC number: 7082002
Practising since: 2010
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery, Medical Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- Thursday mornings
- Overview
About
Huw is a consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon at the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton, as well as East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Eastbourne).
He has undertaken thousands of eye operations over more than a decade in ophthalmology, as well as latterly completing 2 fellowships in oculoplastic surgery, which is his sub specialist interest. He was appointed to the Sussex Eye Hospital as a consultant in 2021 where he undertakes complex oculoplastic work, working alongside neurosurgeons, maxillofacial surgeons and ENT surgeons. He has worked in Eastbourne DGH over the last 2 years as a cross-site appointment.
Privately he sees patients with general ophthalmic conditions, but particularly specialises in eyelid surgery (such as cosmetic blepharoplasty). He takes an interest in cases where there have been complications of periocular filler, such as persistent swelling. He has an interest in and teaches endoscopic procedures such as DCR (tear duct surgery) and orbital decompression. He has also set up and runs a regional service for patients needing eye removal surgery or revisional surgery, such as fat grafting. This clinic sees patients from all over the South-East and London. Additionally, he is head of the ophthalmic emergency department at the Sussex Eye Hospital.
Alongside his clinical role Huw is the Royal College of Ophthalmologist tutor for the Sussex Eye Hospital, supervising trainee eye surgeons. He regularly supervises medical students undertaking research projects at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and is an invited speaker at regional and national meetings.
He is known for being gentle, approachable and is always happy to listen to patients for as long as they need. He prides himself on treating patients as he would his family. Outside of work Huw lives in Eastbourne with his young family. He enjoys long distance running and runs the Beachy Head Marathon most years. In his spare time he loves to be with his family or out on the South Downs running.
Special interests
Cataract Surgery. Oculoplastic (eyelid surgery), lacrimal surgery (watery eye) and orbital surgery (eye socket surgery).
Other interests
Emergency ophthalmology and General Ophthalmology.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Huw Oliphant at Nuffield Health
- Eyelid cyst removal
- Uveitis
- Drooping eyelids (Ptosis correction)
- Visual field testing
- Oculoplastic surgery
- YAG Capsulotomy
- Lacrimal surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reshaping)
Locations Mr Huw Oliphant works with
Related experience
Memberships
- General Medical Council
- Medical Protection Society
- European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Other posts held
- Sussex Eye Hospital
Insurers Mr Huw Oliphant works with
Mr Huw Oliphant works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Cigna
- WPA
- Aetna
- Bupa
- BUPA Standard Cataract Pathway
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Mr Huw Oliphant does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Huw Oliphant does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Huw Oliphant does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.