Mr Praveen Kumar

Expert Cataract Surgeon & Retina Consultant in Reading & Windsor, Berkshire

Mr Praveen Kumar is a leading Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract
and Retina Specialist providing expert private eye care across Reading,
Windsor, Berkshire, and nearby areas of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey,
Hampshire and West London. 

He is recognised as a go-to cataract surgeon for advanced cataract
surgery and premium intraocular lenses, including multifocal, trifocal,
extended depth of focus (EDOF) and toric lenses. Specialising in refractive
cataract surgery, Clear Lens Replacement (CLR) and Refractive
Lens Exchange (RLE), Mr Kumar offers bespoke lens solutions tailored to
each patient's vision, lifestyle and visual goals, helping many achieve greater
independence from glasses. 

Mr Kumar is also an experienced Medical Retina Specialist and Lead
Consultant for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). He is a trusted
referral specialist for the diagnosis and treatment of wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy,
diabetic macular oedema, retinal vein occlusions (RVO), and other retinal diseases, providing advanced treatments including anti-VEGF injections and the latest retinal imaging. 

Recognised and accredited with all major insurers, he consults and operates at Circle Reading Hospital, Berkshire Independent Hospital (Reading), Spire Dunedin Hospital (Reading) and Princess Margaret Hospital (Windsor), as well as seeing NHS and private patients at Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prince Charles Eye Unit,Windsor.

He is well known for his expert, compassionate, affordable and personalised ophthalmic care and excellent visual outcomes and high safety profile.  

Senior Eye Surgeon in Reading and Windsor

Mr Kumar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading and the Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor, with special interests in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange. He also serves as  Lead Consultant for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), reflecting his expertise in managing complex retinal conditions and delivering specialist eye care at the highest level. At present, he provides expert private care in reputed hospitals in Reading and Windsor.

Extensive Experience You Can Trust

With over 35 years of experience and thanks to his active participation in Lions International Sight First Programme and Outreach eye surgical camps run by Aravind Eye Hospitals, Mr.Kumar has performed more than 30,000 procedures performed, including cataract surgeries, Mr Kumar is one of the region's highly regarded ophthalmic surgeons. He utilises state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic technologies to deliver expert and high-quality care for his patients.

Commitment to Patient Safety

When choosing a cataract surgeon,safety and outcomes matter most. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database independently tracks cataract surgery
performance and complication rates across the UK.

Mr Kumar’s results are independently verified and consistently exceed national standards with 0% PCR rate a key surgical safety indicator. His outcomes can be checked at National Ophthalmology Database and reflect the rigorous clinical governance and evidence-based protocols he follows to ensure patient safety at every stage of care.

Freedom from Glasses

Modern cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange can do more than restore vision—they can reduce dependence on glasses and improve quality of life. Mr Kumar has great expertise in advanced premium lens technology and can help you choose the best lens for your lifestyle. After the surgery, many patients enjoy greater freedom when reading, driving, travelling, and
participating in hobbies and sports.

Special Interests

1. Premium Intraocular lens:

including Multifocal, Trifical, Toric and extended depth of and routinely manages patients with
more challenging eye conditions. These give the best chance of truly being spectacle independent. He further developed his expertise through an advanced cataract fellowship at Jersey.

2.Refractive Lens Exchange/ Clear Lens Extraction Mr Kumar offers refractive lens
exchange as a procedure to improve long-term vision quality and provide lasting visual benefits. Unlike laser correction, refractive lens exchange not only improves your vision today but also eliminates the future development of cataracts.

3.Complex cataract surgery

Mr Kumar has a special interest in complex cataract surgery and routinely manages patients with
more challenging eye conditions thanks to extensive experience as well as undergoing a fellowship in complex cataract surgery in Jersey, where he refined advanced surgical techniques for managing high-risk and technically demanding cases. He is often able to assess and treat patients who have been told their surgery may be difficult or who have been declined treatment elsewhere.

Dedicated Laser Clinic:

Mr.Kumar is one of the few senior eye doctors still running a dedicated laser clinic where all
kinds of complex laser treatment for retinal, macular, glaucoma related and post cataract issues are treated. This extensive experience makes him very deft, dependable and safe in this field of eye care.

Personalised Eye Care in Berkshire:

No two patients are the same; no two eyes are the same. Mr Kumar takes time to understand your visual needs,lifestyle, and goals, providing tailored recommendations and treatment plans designed to achieve the best possible outcomes