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Elland Lane Elland, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HX5 9EB183 reviews
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09:00 - 12:30
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18:00 - 20:00
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About
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Mr Oworu has 35 years of experience as a medical doctor both in UK and abroad. He had higher surgical training in the prestigious Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Scotland and also had specialist Oculoplastic training at Maidstone Hospital in Kent. Currently, he is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and was previously the Clinical Director and Head of the Ophthalmology department within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. He has a great deal of expertise in general Ophthalmology, as well as advanced training in Cataract and Oculoplastic Surgery.
Mr Oworu has a strong interest in academic research, he has been published in numerous international journals such as International Ophthalmology, Investigative Ophthalmology and the British Journal of Ophthalmology. He also frequently presents his research at national and international conferences, including the prestigious World Glaucoma Congress and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Additionally, he has an active role in medical education. He offers lectures to GPs in a range of areas, including management of red-eye, cataract surgery, ophthalmology emergencies and how to interpret optician letters.
Mr Oworu is also an assessor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (on behalf of the General Medical Council), assessing doctors’ eligibility for Specialist Registration to enable them apply to be Consultants in UK.
Mr Oworu has a strong interest in academic research, he has been published in numerous international journals such as International Ophthalmology, Investigative Ophthalmology and the British Journal of Ophthalmology. He also frequently presents his research at national and international conferences, including the prestigious World Glaucoma Congress and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Additionally, he has an active role in medical education. He offers lectures to GPs in a range of areas, including management of red-eye, cataract surgery, ophthalmology emergencies and how to interpret optician letters.
Mr Oworu is also an assessor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (on behalf of the General Medical Council), assessing doctors’ eligibility for Specialist Registration to enable them apply to be Consultants in UK.
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He is a member of the North of England Ophthalmological Society, British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, Royal College of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Premium lens cataract surgery
- Cosmetic eye surgery
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- Ptosis repair
- Ectropion repair
- Entropion repair
- Removal of lumps and bumps on eyelids/face
- Removal of skin cancer on eyelids/face
- General Ophthalmology
- Eyelid problems
- Cataracts
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Facial skin cancer
- Vision problems
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Red-eye
- Droopy eyelid/ptosis
- Entropion
- Ectropion
Procedures
- Cataract Surgery
- Blepharoplasty (Eye Lid Surgery)
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens
- Eye Test
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
- Ptosis Repair
- Urgent Eye Care
Special interests
- Cataracts
- Eye Problems
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eyes
- Eye Infection
- Vision Problems
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Corneal Disease
- Glaucoma
- Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Education
- MBBS University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- MSc Bradford University
- FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- FRCS(Ed) Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
- FWACS West African College of Surgeons
- MCMI Chartered Management Institute, UK
Reviews
4.96 Overall Patient Trust rating
Cataract Surgery
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Cataracts
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8/60
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lid Surgery)
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4/60
Eye Problems
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4/60
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
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2/60
Blepharitis
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1/60
Dry Eyes
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1/60
Eye Infection
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1/60
Eye Test
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1/60
Vision Problems
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1/60
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I met with doctor Oworu for a consultation about a problomatic cyst on my eleylid. He was extremely professional, attentive, understanding and very clear with my options on outcomes. With my descision made, within the hour I was on the operating table having it removed. I was over the moon his his ability to act so quickly on resolving my issues. I would highly recommend and will definitely return again.
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The overall experience was very good. Mr Owuru was relaxed in control and made me feel relaxed. It was a straightforward procedure however his knowledge and expertise made it straightforward
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I’m 93 yrs old and I felt safe and comfortable with him, he was reassuring and would recommend him to family and friends.
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Very good experience and very good service
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Mr Oworu explained completely what the procedure would be and he carried it out immediately and painlessly.
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Explained process and procedures well Diagnosed and completed very minor surgery within the hour
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I was very impressed with the way that Mr Owuru explained what needed to be done and absolutely delighted that the procedures could be carried out almost instantaneously; this was a bonus as far as I was concerned.
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Great experience. Explained what was happening at all times, options available and did a fantastic job in surgery
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Mr Oworu has removed cataracts from both my eyes and I am not only delighted with the results but also grateful to have been treated with kindness and professionalism at every encounter
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I found Mr Oworu to be very knowledgeable, friendly, took the time to explain everything to me, answered all my questions and put me at ease.
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