Eye Academy
Conference 2026

BSc (Hons) FRCOphth

Ophthalmology Specialty Trainee in the North Thames (London) Deanery, having recently completed the FRCOphth examinations. Mr McMaster has a strong interest in global eye health and corneal surgery, and led an international project in Karachi, Pakistan to establish a partial thickness corneal transplant service.

• Ophthalmology Specialty Trainee, North Thames Deanery
• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
• Led an international ophthalmology project in Karachi, Pakistan
• Helped establish a partial thickness (lamellar) corneal transplant service

Locum Consultant in Oculoplastics, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London

Miss Shah is a Locum Consultant in Oculoplastics at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. She holds an MD in Ophthalmology and has completed two specialist Oculoplastics fellowships in London, including at Moorfields. She has a strong interest in education and has been involved in regional teaching for ophthalmology trainees for over nine years. She is also actively involved in research and has authored several peer-reviewed publications.

• MD in Ophthalmology
• Two specialist Oculoplastics fellowships in London, including at Moorfields
• Over nine years of regional teaching for ophthalmology trainees
• Author of several peer-reviewed publications

MBBS AICSM BSc(Hons) FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist at Western Eye Hospital, London, specialising in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Fellowship trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto, where he was appointed Chief Fellow.

• 45+ peer-reviewed publications in leading ophthalmology journals
• Lim Memorial Award 2022 — surgical excellence, teaching & leadership
• Best Ophthalmologist Under 40 — International Society of Cornea & Ocular Surface
• Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Western Eye Hospital

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Western Eye Hospital, specialising in cataract and glaucoma surgery, including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and filtration surgery, from trabeculectomy to tube implant surgery. She completed her training in the North Thames deanery, rotating through Moorfields and the Western Eye Hospital.

• Silver Scalpel Award, nominated by Western Eye trainees as best surgical trainer
• Former College Tutor, leading more than 20 trainees
• Secretary, Ophthalmic division of the Royal Society of Medicine
• Former Deputy Division Director for Quality and Safety, Surgery and Cancer, Imperial NHS Trust
• Published in peer-reviewed journals and author of 2 book chapters

MBChB MRes FRCOphth

Achini Makuloluwa is a current post-CCT PhD candidate at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and she has completed her training in Vitreoretinal Surgery.

• Charity-funded research training fellowship, supervised by Professor James Bainbridge
• Research focus on proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR)
• Phase 1 clinical trial of anti-scarring agents in PVR
• Vitreoretinal surgical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital

NIHR Clinical Lecturer | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital

Shane is an ophthalmologist and clinician-scientist leading a research programme that brings together genetic epidemiology, artificial intelligence, and ocular imaging to advance precision medicine in corneal disease. His work links genetic data with imaging features and longitudinal clinical outcomes to understand the biological mechanisms of disease progression and discover actionable modifying factors. A central aim is to develop predictive models and trial-ready biomarkers for earlier detection, patient stratification and evaluation of new therapies.

• Leads an interdisciplinary programme integrating genomics, AI and imaging to understand and predict corneal disease progression
• Secured competitive grants as Principal Investigator from MRC, NIHR, Fight for Sight and Sight Research UK
• Recipient of multiple awards including the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers Master’s Medal and the ESCRS John Henahan Writing Prize.

MBBS BSc FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Eye A&E Lead at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). Graduated from Imperial College and completed a fellowship in paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

• Eye A&E Lead at BHRUT
• Surgical trainer and Regional Undergraduate Education Lead, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Special interests: cataract, paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic emergencies
• Research in childhood myopia, eye tumours and ocular care in sub-Saharan Africa

ST3 Ophthalmology Resident, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London

Dr. Gandhewar, who is currently an ST3 ophthalmology resident at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK, will guide you on achieving a 100% score in the ophthalmology interview. Dr. Gandhewar, who accomplished this feat himself, will break down the key components and scoring metrics, helping you understand what it takes to reach a perfect score. Gain valuable insights on interview preparation, high-yield topics, and ways to navigate tricky questions with confidence.

• Ranked 1st in the 2024 UK national ophthalmology ST1 selection process (~1500 applicants)
• Honorary Research Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Institute of Global Health Innovation, researching AI policy and reporting standards in healthcare
• Co-Founder of MLA Medics, a medical education platform that helps students navigate clinical medicine, exams and applications
• Academic Foundation Programme at LNWH and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, ranked 15/900 national applicants
• Healthtech and Innovation Fellow, BiteLabs Healthtech