MBBS, DCEH, MRCOphth, FRCS, Cert. LRS
Ophthalmologist
43 years of experience
Salisbury, SP5 4EW
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by Mr Reza Moosavi
43 years of experience
Salisbury, SP5 4EW
(+1 more)
1 connection in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Reza Moosavi
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Mr Sumith Perera is one of the most experienced cataract and refractive surgeons in the country having performed more than 25,000 cataract and refractive procedures. He is highly skilled in using refractive lasers and is an UK pioneer in femtosecond lasers for cataract and refractive surgery.
After qualifying from the University of Colombo he won a prestigious World Health Organisation scholarship to study Ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology London. Following completion of his ophthalmology training in the South Thames region and Moorfields Eye Hospital he Joined the NHS is 1996. He trained in Laser refractive surgery in Chicago USA in 2001. Currently he is a substantive consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital at Reading and Prince Charles Eye Unit Windsor where he is the Clinical Lead.
He has special interest in cataract and refractive surgery and specialises in, small incision cataract surgery using strong anaesthetic drops without needle injections, using multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia, and toric lenses to correct astigmatism.
Mr. Perera is passionate about teaching and has trained many surgeons in cataract and refractive surgery. He has regularly presented his work at many conferences and has been an invited speaker at many national and international meetings.
Patient safety and satisfaction are paramount and Mr. Perera uses his extensive clinical experience and expertise to give his patients the best possible advice and uses his surgical skills to achieve excellent visual outcomes.
He is keen on sharing his knowledge and skills and does regular voluntary work in Cambodia and Sri Lanka.
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General Medical Council
No. 4061272
The Royal Society of Medicine
No. 00696437
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
No. 3148
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 15206
University of Colombo
Medicine
Graduated 1983
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Coley Park, Swallows Croft, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 6UZ
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I have worked alongside Mr Perera for many years and I regard him as an excellent specialist with a wide range of skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family.
16 Feb 2026
Mr Reza Moosavi
Ophthalmologist