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Miss Masara Laginaf

MBBS BSc (Hons) FRCOphth Cert LRS

Ophthalmologist

15 years of experience

London, W1G 9TF

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31 connections in healthcare

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by Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh, Mr Ali Mearza and 1 other professional

4.92

/5

(37 reviews)

15 years of experience

London, W1G 9TF

(+1 more)

31 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh, Mr Ali Mearza and 1 other professional

Areas of expertise

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Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
14
2
Cataract Surgery
11
3
Vision Problems
8

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About Miss Masara Laginaf

Miss Masara Laginaf is an award-winning consultant eye surgeon specialising in laser and lens vision correction, cataract surgery with premium lenses and corneal surgery. She teams meticulous surgical planning and technique with cutting edge technology to achieve the best possible results for her patients.

Miss Laginaf graduated with Distinction from the world-leading University College London Medical School. She achieved advanced undergraduate ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and was awarded the Certificate of Merit in Ophthalmology. She completed her medical elective in cornea and refractive surgery alongside the renowned Professor Jonathan Moore in Northern Ireland.

Miss Laginaf undertook postgraduate medical and surgical training at the Royal Free Hospital, London before commencing specialised ophthalmic surgical training in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Rotation. She subsequently completed two and a half years of advanced subspecialist fellowship training including

• Cornea, external eye disease and femtosecond laser cataract surgery at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

• Cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (UCL Partners) and OCL Vision

Miss Laginaf is one of a handful of surgeons in the UK who has been fellowship trained in femtosecond laser cataract surgery and refractive laser eye surgery. She is the first OCL Vision trained fellow of refractive surgery, having honed her skills training under world-leading refractive surgeons with access to the most advanced laser technology.

She previously ran the tertiary corneal service and fellowship programme at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as locum consultant ophthalmologist. In her role, she established the import of USA corneal tissue for transplantation to battle national shortages, and the use of innovative amnion technology for corneal healing.

Miss Laginaf’s current research interests include laser and lens solutions for presbyopia. Her work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. She is an invited speaker both nationally and internationally and regularly presents research at international meetings. She is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ prestigious Surgical Skills Faculty, and is actively engaged in training eye surgeons in advanced surgical techniques. Miss Laginaf is a key opinion leader for Rayner, the original intraocular lens company, with the ability to adopt the latest lens technology rapidly. 

Miss Laginaf is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) and has attained The Certificate of Laser Refractive Surgery (Cert LRS) qualifying her to practice independent laser refractive surgery in the UK. She is on the GMC specialist register for ophthalmology and is recognised by major insurers.


Subspecialties

  • Emergency Ophthalmology
  • Vision Correction Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
  • Cataract Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(49)
Skill Endorsements
(26)

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Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
14
2
Cataract Surgery
11
3
Vision Problems
8
Cataracts
2
2
Corneal Transplantation
2
1
Corneal Disease
1
2
Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
3
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
2
1
Lens Replacement Surgery
2
1
Corneal Ectasia
2
Presbyopia
2
Refractive Cataract Surgery
2
Refractive Lens Exchange
2
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
1
1
Eye Problem
1
Keratoconus
1
Astigmatism
1
Dry Eyes
1
Complex Cataract Surgery
1
Corneal Cross Linking (CXL)
1
Femtosecond laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)
1
Myopia (Short-Sighted)
1
Amniotic Membrane Transplant
Urgent Eye Care
Toric Lens Implants
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Eye Test (Eye Examination)
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Surgery
Entropion

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7169756


Education

University College London, University of London

Medicine

Graduated 2011


Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences with History of Medicine University College London 2008

MB BS Distinction University College London 2011

Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) 2018

Certificate of Laser Refractive surgery (Cert LRS) 2021


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • General and Medical
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £260
  • Follow-up appointment

    £200
*May vary on location

Locations

OCL Vision London

55 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9TF

4.84(98 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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OCL Vision Elstree

Centennial Park, Ground Floor, Unit 501, Centennial Ave, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3FG

4.97(34 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
14
2
Cataract Surgery
11
3
Vision Problems
8

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Miss Masara Laginaf demonstrates a caring, professional, kind, and knowledgeable approach with her patients, providing clear explanations throughout the entire treatment process. She performs procedures such as Lasek, LASIK, ICL, and cataract surgery, achieving excellent vision outcomes and restored sight for many patients. Miss Laginaf makes patients feel at ease, showing incredible skills and extensive expertise from initial consultation through to comprehensive aftercare. Patients often experience life-changing visual improvements for various vision issues through successful ophthalmic interventions.

5
verified patient
13 Feb 2026

Incredible attention to details and explained the situation in simple terms.

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Reply from Masara Laginaf
21 Apr 2026
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Dear Patient, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Ms Laginaf provided such incredible attention to detail and explained your cataract treatment so clearly. Ensuring our patients feel fully informed and reassured is a key part of the care we strive to deliver at OCL Vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
02 Feb 2026

I saw Miss Masara Laginaf at OCL Vision for cataract surgery in both eyes and had EDOF Toric lens replacements. I cannot rate Miss Masara Laginaf and the team at OCL Vision highly enough for their attentiveness, excellent communication and care, before, during and after surgery. I highly recommend Miss Masara Laginaf and the OCL Vision team.

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Reply from Masara Laginaf
03 Feb 2026
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Dear patient, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience at OCL Vision and that your cataract surgery with EDOF Toric lens replacements achieved such a successful outcome. Your kind words about Miss Masara Laginaf and the wider OCL Vision team, particularly regarding their attentiveness, clear communication and care before, during and after surgery, are greatly appreciated and will be shared with everyone involved. Thank you also for your strong recommendation, it means a great deal to the entire team. We wish you continued good health and clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
15 Dec 2025

The outstanding treatment and care exceeded my expectations. Having been shocked to find I had advanced cataracts in both eyes I was concerned about the treatment and finding a good ophthalmologist to carry this out. I was fortunate enough to treated by Masara Laginaf at OCL Vision. She was excellent at every stage, providing clear explanations of the procedure and expected outcomes, responding to my email questions and making the surgery itself a pleasant experience (which thoroughly surprised me!) I can now fully see without the need for glasses or contacts and I am thrilled. I thoroughly recommend Masara and OCL Vision. 5 out of 5 stars.

Reply from Masara Laginaf
19 Dec 2025
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Dear patient, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with Ms Laginaf and the team at OCL Vision not only met but exceeded your expectations. Discovering you had advanced cataracts in both eyes must have been unsettling, so we are especially pleased to know you felt fully supported and reassured throughout the process. It is wonderful that Ms Laginaf's clear communication, responsiveness and surgical expertise helped make your journey a positive one, even turning surgery into a surprisingly pleasant experience. Hearing that you can now enjoy clear vision without glasses or contact lenses is truly rewarding. Thank you again for your glowing recommendation. We wish you continued good health and crystal-clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team.

5
verified patient
11 Dec 2025

I am so happy with my experience, as you know I was very concerned as my mother had a bad experience, but I received the most absolute best experience with you, Masara, From the moment I walked in, the staff were super friendly and made me feel at ease. You are an amazing eye surgeon – incredible skills, you explained everything clearly, and made me feel super comfortable throughout the whole process. Your attention to detail and care is second to none. The facilities at OCL Vision are also top quality, and the whole team made sure I was looked after. I couldn't recommend Dr. Masara Laginaf and OCL Vision more! 😊 Thank you so much for your care!

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Reply from Masara Laginaf
12 Dec 2025
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Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt feedback. We are absolutely thrilled to hear how pleased you are with your experience at OCL Vision, especially after the understandable concerns you had. It means a great deal to know that you felt reassured, comfortable, and so well cared for from the moment you arrived. Ms Masara Laginaf will be truly touched by your kind words. Her calm, clear communication and meticulous approach are qualities we deeply value, and we are delighted they made such a difference to your journey. We also appreciate your praise for our team and facilities — creating a welcoming, supportive environment is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We wish you continued good health and lasting clarity of vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
27 Nov 2025

I highly recommend Miss Masara Laginaf if you are considering any eye surgery. I was apprehensive and nervous when considering Lasek eye surgery, but from the first consultation Ms Laginaf explained the process with such expert knowledge and detail, and was able to answer any questions I had. Most importantly, she was incredibly reassuring and was able to listen and answer all my questions with kindness. From arriving with anxiety about the procedure, I left feeling nothing but excitement! During the surgery, it was clear that Ms Laginaf is highly experienced and an expert in the field. The procedure was done in no time at all, and all the way throughout Ms Laginaf continued to put me at complete ease and reduced any nerves completely. Her entire team were incredibly kind, warm and caring. She was incredibly generous with her time throughout the consultations, procedures and even afterwards where I had follow up questions. If you are thinking about laser eye surgery, then I highly recommend reaching out to Ms Laginaf for a kind, caring and compassionate Opthalmologist, with extensive expertise and knowledge.

Reply from Masara Laginaf
28 Nov 2025
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Dear patient, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear about your positive experience with Miss Masara Laginaf at OCL Vision. It is truly rewarding to know that Miss Laginaf’s expert knowledge, clear communication and compassionate manner helped transform your initial apprehension into excitement. Her ability to reassure and guide patients with such care and attentiveness is a hallmark of the personalised approach we pride ourselves on at OCL Vision. We are also pleased that you felt so well supported throughout every stage of your LASEK surgery and by the kindness of the wider team. Your strong recommendation means a great deal and will no doubt be helpful to others considering laser eye surgery. We wish you continued good health and clear, confident vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team.

5
verified patient
22 Oct 2025

Masara was friendly, very professional and exuded confidence. She was highly recommended by friends and we would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.

Reply from Masara Laginaf
27 Oct 2025
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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your experience with Ms Laginaf was such a positive one. It is wonderful to know that her professionalism, warmth and confidence left a lasting impression, and we are especially grateful for your kind recommendation. At OCL Vision, we strive to provide expert, personalised care, and it is clear Miss Laginaf delivered just that. We wish you continued good health and clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

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verified patient
22 Oct 2025

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Reply from Masara Laginaf
27 Oct 2025
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Thank you for your feedback. If we can be of further assistance please contact us. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
22 Oct 2025

Masara was caring & professional, she fully understood how my poor vision following previous retina surgery was affecting my life. She carried out an operation that corrected my vision enormously, giving me my life back as an operational Firefighter, I can’t recommend her enough,

Reply from Masara Laginaf
27 Oct 2025
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Thank you for sharing such a powerful and heartfelt review. We are truly delighted to hear how Ms Laginaf’s care has made such a meaningful difference to your life. It is clear how much your vision meant to you, both personally and professionally, and we are so pleased that her skill and understanding helped restore not only your sight but also your ability to continue your vital work as a firefighter. Your words are a testament to her dedication and the personalised care we strive to deliver at OCL Vision. We wish you continued good health and clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
23 Oct 2024

Mss Laginaf put me at ease straight away. She explained everything in a clear and concise manner, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Reply from Masara Laginaf
27 Oct 2025
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Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that Ms Laginaf helped put you at ease and provided such clear, reassuring communication throughout your care. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and is a lovely reflection of the personalised and professional service we strive to deliver at OCL Vision. We wish you continued good health and clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

5
verified patient
16 Jan 2024

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had Miss Masara as my surgeon for my LASIK procedure. During the initial consultation session, she explained everything perfectly to me and answered my silly questions, which later allowed me to decide to go through with the procedure. I was particularly nervous days before the surgery but chatting with her again made me feel more at ease. On the day of the operation, as soon I saw Miss Masara I knew that I was in good hands, she was incredibly calm, very kind, and professional and explained to me again the exact steps of the procedure. The operation itself was remarkably smooth, with no discomfort whatsoever, and I felt Miss Masara's presence every step of the way which is all that matters to a patient really, even after the procedure with regular calls, checkups, and chats via email which made the whole thing a lot easier for me. Miss Masara is a fantastic surgeon, very kind, and super caring. Choosing to do the procedure here in the UK with no family around me was a hard choice but her comforting words and presence made the entire experience significantly more manageable. It has only been a few weeks since the surgery, but the impact on my life is already evident. I literally cannot thank you enough!!

Reply from Masara Laginaf
27 Oct 2025
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Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and detailed account of your LASIK journey with Ms Laginaf at OCL Vision. We are truly touched by your words and delighted to hear how supported and reassured you felt throughout the entire process. Undergoing surgery, especially without family nearby, is a significant decision, and it means a great deal to know that Ms Laginaf’s kindness, clarity, and constant presence helped make the experience not only manageable but positive and empowering. Her commitment to patient care, both during and after the procedure, is something we are incredibly proud of. We are thrilled to hear that you are already enjoying the benefits of your improved vision, and we are so grateful you chose OCL Vision to be part of this important moment in your life. We wish you continued good health and clear vision. Best regards, The OCL Vision Team

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Skill Endorsements

An excellent doctor We trained together at UCL Advancing very well in her field I’ve been very impressed with her work and career

19 Aug 2024
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)

Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh

Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh

General Practitioner
We trained together

An exceptional surgeon and colleague with great people skills as well as surgical ability.

11 Dec 2023
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)

Mr Ali Mearza

Mr Ali Mearza

Ophthalmologist

Masara is a superb surgeon. She combines a caring bedside manner with meticulous surgical planning and execution. I would trust her to do my own surgery

11 Dec 2023
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Refractive Lens Exchange

Mr Allon Barsam

Mr Allon Barsam

Ophthalmologist
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Miss Masara Laginaf's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 37 reviews.

What languages does Miss Masara Laginaf speak?

Miss Masara Laginaf speaks English

Where is Miss Masara Laginaf located?

Miss Masara Laginaf primarily practices at OCL Vision London, located at 55 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9TF
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Miss Masara Laginaf is working Tuesday (09:00 - 18:00), Thursday (09:00 - 18:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00)

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