Mr Robert H Taylor

Mr. Robert H. Taylor is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialisation in both adult and paediatric ophthalmology, with particular expertise in strabismus (squint) and ocular motility. He has performed over 2,500 strabismus procedures to date. Mr. Taylor qualified in 1985 from Guy’s Hospital, London University, and has worked in Birmingham, Sheffield, and Leeds before taking up his consultant post in York in 1996.

In adult strabismus, Mr. Taylor assesses and performs surgeries for ocular misalignment, addressing issues such as double vision, headaches, and the cosmetic concerns that arise when eye misalignment causes social difficulties. His paediatric ophthalmology practice focuses on addressing any eye or vision concerns that children or their parents may have. While surgery is rare in paediatric cases, Mr. Taylor employs active treatments such as glasses and occlusion (patching), and offers second opinions for families who may have received unresolved questions from optometrists, as well as performing surgery where indicated.

Throughout his career, Mr. Taylor has contributed to the field through extensive research and publications. He has authored 58 peer-reviewed papers, two books, and three book chapters, and has presented 181 oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific meetings. He served as a clinical tutor, clinical director from 1996 2004. He has also contributed to the paediatric ophthalmology sub-committee from 2005 to 2011. He has been Chair of the Examination Board of the UK Royal College of Ophthalmology

Mr. Taylor’s research interests include refraction accuracy and strabismus outcomes. His areas of specialisation include eye misalignment, double vision, and childhood and adult squint.