Mr James Self

Mr Jay Self is a Consultant Ophthalmologist internationally recognised as an expert in General Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Cataract, Nystagmus and Ophthalmic Genetics. He is also the Associate Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Southampton. He is based at Southampton General Hospital and also sees private patients at South Eye Clinic in Spire Southampton Hospital.

He obtained his medical degree at the University of Southampton in 1999 followed by his PhD in Ophthalmic Genetics at the same university in 2009. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2012. With so many years of experience in his field, Mr Self is an accomplished and experienced ophthalmologist.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Self undertakes lots of teaching including optometrists, orthoptists and other ophthalmologists through various national and international teaching programs. He also holds a number of regional and national roles, including the following:

• National lead for paediatric Ophthalmology (RCOphth)
• National NIHR CSG Lead for Neuro-Ophthalmology and Paediatric Ophthalmology
• Advisor to the secretary of state for health 
• Section Editor for EYE Journal
• Lead for Undergraduate Ophthalmology training at the University of Southampton

Mr Self also leads a paediatric research group with a particular focus on nystagmus and albinism. The group focuses on investigating novel diagnostic modalities and treatment discovery in addition to the translation of research findings into clinical services. He also produces media content for YouTube and others as part of his public engagement work.