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Mr. Paul John Tomlins is a highly regarded specialist in corneal and cataract surgery, practising in Cheltenham and Gloucester. He graduated from the University of Birmingham, where he completed his basic medical training and obtained his MBChB degree in 2001.

Mr. Tomlins commenced his ophthalmological training in 2001 in the West Midlands. In 2009, he transitioned to the University of Birmingham as a Clinical Lecturer, where his passion for teaching blossomed. 

Throughout his career, Mr. Tomlins has been involved in research, particularly focusing on Dry Eye Disease. His groundbreaking work on the immunology of the ocular surface in patients with severe Dry Eye Disease earned him the prestigious Bron Award in 2013. Subsequently, he was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine by the University of Birmingham in 2018.

Mr. Tomlins pursued a Corneal and Anterior Segment Fellowship in Nottingham under the guidance of Professor Harminder Dua in 2014. During this fellowship, he gained invaluable experience in managing complex corneal and ocular surface diseases.

In 2015, Mr. Tomlins relocated to Cheltenham General Hospital. He has expanded the corneal service, introducing advanced techniques such as corneal cross-linking, and prioritising patient-centred care in all aspects of his practice. Mr. Tomlins is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a proud member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.