Mr Alistair Laidlaw

Mr Alistair Laidlaw is a consultant ophthalmologist who also specialises in vitreoretinal surgery. A leading expert in his field, he performs surgery for retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and cataracts. He has a specialist interest in the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Mr Laidlaw is active in research with over 70 published research papers to his name, mainly on retinal surgery. His involvement in the development of vision measurement software and electronic medical records has greatly contributed to his field. He is actively involved in the training of future Vitreoretinal Surgeons both as part of a formal fellowship training programme and through teaching events.

Mr Laidlaw has been both Honorary Secretary and President of the British & Eire Association of Vitreo Retinal Surgeons. He has been an elected member of the board of Euretina for six years and served as President of Euretina.

Mr Laidlaw's initial medical training took place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with a subsequent six years (including a medical higher degree) in Bristol, before a final three years of training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.