Ms Bita Manzouri
Qualifications
BSc. MBBS MRCP FRCOphth. Ph.D CertLRS PGDip PGCert
GMC number: 4195524
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery
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About
Ms Bita Manzouri is a consultant corneal and cataract surgeon and the immediate past lead for the Eye Casualty at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. She graduated from University College London with a first-class honours intercalated degree in molecular biology and biochemistry, for which she was given the University of London medal, as well as distinction in her medical degree. Before entering ophthalmology, she undertook general medical training to obtain her MRCP. She underwent her ophthalmic training at The Western Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital and undertook research leading to a PhD degree at the Institute of Ophthalmology. She has dual fellowship training in cornea/external disease and paediatric ophthalmology. She has also obtained the Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University.
Ms Manzouri is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Barts & the London Medical School where she is actively involved in teaching medical students as well as students in various specialities affiliated with medicine. She is also a reviewer for several ophthalmic journals and has published widely and presented at both national and international meetings. She holds a postgraduate certificate in refractive surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a postgraduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery from the University of Ulster. She has further postgraduate certification from the University of Manchester in healthcare management and leadership, as part of the Darzi fellowship programme.
Special interests
- Microincisional cataract surgery, both routine and complex
- Use of premium lenses and refractive lens surgery
- YAG laser capsulotomy
- Corneal conditions (keratoconus, pterygium, corneal dystrophy and corneal infections)
- Management of blepharitis and dry eye conditions
- Management of bumps and lumps on lids
- General adult and paediatric ophthalmology
- Diagnosis and medical management of glaucoma
- Emergency ophthalmology including acute red eye conditions
Treatments and tests offered by Ms Bita Manzouri at Nuffield Health
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Refractive lens exchange
- Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Refractive eye surgery
- YAG Capsulotomy
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Ms Bita Manzouri works with
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Memberships
- Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Secretary for the Council for the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon (UKISCRS)
- Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- Member of the UK Cross-Linking Consortium
- International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Other posts held
- Queen's Hospital, Romford
- Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer
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