Ophthalmology

After qualifying from London University in 1986 and receiving his ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Mr Simon Horgan is now a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Simon specialises in macular degeneration and other retinal problems, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, use of multifocal implant lenses, astigmatic corrections and general ophthalmology including watery eye and lid lumps.

He sees patients in Harley Street, London W1G, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 and New Malden KT3 and is available for consultations five days a week.

• Cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange offering a wide range of lenses including multifocal and toric
• YAG laser capsulotomy treatment (post-cataract surgery)
• Glaucoma and high eye pressure:  Care, treatment and monitoring. Including Laser iridotomy and trabeculectomy
• Macular Degeneration: Care and treatment using modern injection therapies including Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea
• Diabetic eye disease.  Care, treatment and monitoring including Ozurdex injections and argon laser
• Floaters:  Assessment and treatment with laser
• Contact lens problems
• Retinal tears and detachments:  Diagnosis and treatment
• Retinal problems, for example drusen and vein occlusions
• Excision of Pterygium
• Incision/Excision of eyelid lumps/chalazion
• Insertion of punctal plugs
• General eye problems, for example:  Watery eye, glare, dazzle, itchy, red or inflamed eyes
• Dry eyes (including use of punctal plugs)
• Double vision
• Eye problems in children
• Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) assessments
• Aesthetic treatments:  Toxins and dermal fillers

Mr Jacobs is our Specialist Consultant Clinical Lead for Glaucoma. He is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon having specialised in high volume cataract surgery. In addition to cataracts he majors in the management of glaucoma, within which his experience is invaluable in ensuring our compliance to the 2009 NICE glaucoma guidelines. Mr Jacobs uses his extensive experience and expertise of glaucoma management to further improve the service we offer to patients and commissioners, as well as develop new approaches to glaucoma management such as the virtual glaucoma clinic.

Mr WisamMuen qualified from Manchester University in 1997, he completed a General Surgery rotation leading to the award of Diploma Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.Mr Muen trained as a registrar in Ophthalmology and he was accepted to do fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (squints in children and adults) at Bart’s and the London Hospital and then another fellowship at Addebrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Mr Muen has expertise in the treatment of children’s eye conditions, squints in all ages and corneal problems.