Ms Theresa Richardson
Ophthalmology
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Qualifications
BSC, MBBS, FRCS (Ophth)
Special Interests
Complex cataract surgery, Retina, Diabetic retinopathy, Ophthalmology, Cataract, Macular degeneration, YAG capsulotomy, Intravitreal Injections
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Consultation fees
Initial Fee: £220
Follow Up Fee: £150
Specialist Treatments
Treatments offered at King Edward VII's Hospital include, but are not limited to:
My Practice
Ms Richardson always puts her patient first and is easy to contact and converse with. She has an extensive knowledge in her areas of expertise and is able to put patients at ease.
Professional Biography
Ms Richardson has been a consultant ophthalmologist for over 22 years. She trained at the Royal Free Hospital as and undergraduate and achieved an Honours degree in both Medicine and Surgery. {{ label }}
She is an NHS consultant at Imperial Health Care trust for the past 8 years specialising in medical retina especially age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy . She carries out a twice weekly clinic for the injection and laser treatment of age related macular degeneration and diabetes. She is an expert in the management of these conditions and has comprehensive knowledge of these conditions and the investigation and management of other retinal conditions including uveitis and glaucoma.
She trained for many years at Moorfields Hospital in the 1990s and has fellowships in both retina and uveitis
Ms Richardson has always enjoyed teaching cataract surgery for the past 22 years to her trainees in the NHS as this has facilitated her to manage complex surgery she has performed over 20 thousand cataract surgeries. Most importantly she really enjoys her job both teaching her trainee doctors and looking after her patients is always a pleasure.
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Career Highlights
- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Imperial Healthcare Trust, The Western Eye Hospital (2014-present)
- Fellowship in retina and uveitis from Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Honors in Medical School, gaining over 10 prizes
Awards
- Honours in Medicine and Surgery
- Distinctions in pathology, paediatrics, pharmacology
- 12 prizes at medical school
- Frances Esther Williams Award for excellence in final MBBS
- 4 clinical excellence awards
- Best Team in Imperial Health Care Trust 2018
Memberships
- MDU BMA FRCS Member of Euretina
Training Positions
- Offers courses to GPs for LOC and BMI Shirely Oaks Hospital
- Regularly teaches cataract surgery
- Head of teaching retinal programme at Western Eye. Lead for eye casualty training
Publications
- Book chapter: Ophthalmic Conditions in Travellers, 2nd Edition of the Principles and Practice of Travel Medicine (2013)
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