Ophthalmologist
Southampton, SO16 6UY
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Professor Parwez Hossain is one of the UK's leading ophthalmologists in Southampton and Winchester. He is an expert in treating ocular surface diseases (Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Pterygium), corneal transplantation(including DSEK & DMEK surgery), corneal infections & cataracts. He has over 20 years of experience in these procedures and conditions. He is Chair of the Ocular Advisory Group at NHS Blood & Transplant, leading the advice on corneal transplantation for the UK. He is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, has authored several books and is King James IV Professor (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) & Associate Professor at the University of Southampton.
Professor Hossain is especially interested in finding new approaches to managing corneal diseases, which is the current area of his research activity and has pioneered new approaches to diagnosis and management.
Professor Hossain qualified in medicine from the University of Aberdeen and trained in ophthalmology in Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leicester and Miami, USA. In 2001, Professor Hossain gained his PhD in ocular immunology and biomedical physics. His thesis focused on a new method for in vivo tracking of immune cells in the eye. This interest continued into his time as a clinical lecturer at Nottingham University, where he continued his research and applied to improve ways of diagnosing and treating corneal inflammation and infection.
Professor Hossain has been at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital for 17 years. Here he has established one of the UK's leading corneal transplant & research centres and pioneered work on imaging of cornea infections, surgical techniques to reduce corneal vascularisation and improving surgical procedures for corneal endothelial diseases. In 2011 he wrote an influential article on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' surgical technique article on Pterygium surgery. His surgical practice includes a low scar tissue glue-based system for pterygium surgery.
As well as running a successful research programme in corneal infection, Prof Hossain has vast experience in keratitis management. Infections of the cornea from bacteria, acanthamoeba, fungi and viruses such as herpes. He uses the latest techniques/therapies to improve the diagnosis and treatment.
Professor Hossain also has expertise in managing cataracts, especially in corneal conditions such as astigmatism, pterygium, and Fuchs Dystrophy. In his cataract surgical practice, he has vast experience using extended depth of field intraocular lenses & toric intraocular lenses to achieve a premium visual outcome. He has introduced the new technology of continuous focus lens implants to the UK (Ophtec Presbyopic NVA Lens Implant) with high patient outcome scores, the outcomes presented at the European Society for Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Meeting, Milan 2022.
Link to Ophtec Presbyopic Continuous Transitional Lens Implant: https://www.ophtec.com/product-overview/precizon-presbyopic
Professor Hossain has received several awards and grants, including funding from the Medical Research Council, the British Council for the Prevention of Blindness, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Wellcome Trust. Last year, in 2018, Professor Hossain was awarded the King James IV Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in recognition of his work on corneal diseases and surgery. He holds an N1 national award for his NHS services. He is also the associate editor of 'Eye', a scientific journal for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Cataract Surgery: Premium Cataract Surgery: Corneal Transplant Surgery via DSEK & DMEK; Pterygium Surgery-low scarring, tissue-glue method; Collagen Cross-Linking; Keratoconus; Extended Range Intraocular Lenses; Continuous Focus Lens Implants (Ophtec NVA Presbyopic Lens implants); Corneal surgery; Ocular Surface Disease; Ocular Surface Surgery(e.g. Pterygium Surgery) Anterior Segment Eye Revision Surgery: Dry Eyes; Blepharitis: Corneal Infections: Anti-Angiogenic Corneal Therapy; Herpetic Eye Disease: Viral immunology; Neuro-ophthalmology; Eyes; Allergies; Immunity and infection; Anterior segment surgery (eyes); Eye - external disorders; Glaucoma
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery (including refractive cataract surgery- advanced multifocal lens implants)
Corneal Transplantation (including DMEK, DSEK)
Limbal Stem Cell Grafting /Transplantation
YAG Capsulotomy
Pterygium Surgery & Pinguecula
Corneal Infection & Corneal Ulceration
Herpetic Eye Disease
Keratitis - all forms
Fuchs Dystrophy
Keratoconus
Dry Eye Disease
Blepharitis
Ocular Rosacea
Allergic Eye Disease
Chalazion
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General Medical Council
No. 3469192
Qualifications
MB,ChB University of Aberdeen 1990
PhD University of Aberdeen 2001
FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists 1995
FRCS (Ed) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003
FHEA Higher Education Academy 2003
Publications
ORCID Link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3131-2395
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10 reviews
5
Very knowledgeable and professional.
5
Super surgical experience on both eye cataracts and his humour and fantastic knowledge made me feel privileged to have him as my Opthalmology surgeon and consultant. I shall recommend him without hesitation.
5
My vision is now superb! Great service and a very talented surgeon.
5
I've been a patient of Prof Hossain for two years, and have just had my second cataract extraction. After my first cataract surgery, my vision deteriorated after a few weeks and Prof did another surgery to correct this. I'm now delighted with the results, and I am without glasses or contact lenses for the first time since childhood. Prof Hossain gives very detailed explanations, he is polite and friendly and I have the utmost trust in his knowledge and expertise. I felt very safe and there was no discomfort whatsoever during surgery.
5
I came to have a cataract procedure. Apart from being a life changer I am blown away with the treatment offered to me...from being processed by staff, the exam... following explanations and then of course the operation itself.
5
He is very informative, very clear and did a thorough investigation of my eye
5
The explanation of my issue was very thorough & he answered my questions professionally and ensured I understood the answers.
5
Excellent service ,really pleased
5
A very knowledgeable doctor who listened carefully and wanted to genuinely help me
5
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Parwez is an excellent ophthalmologist and a leader in his field with an international reputation. Highly recommend.
Mr James Self
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Professor Parwez Hossain's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 10 reviews
What languages does Professor Parwez Hossain speak?
Professor Parwez Hossain speaks English, Hindi and Urdu
Where is Professor Parwez Hossain located?
Professor Parwez Hossain primarily practices at Spire Southampton Hospital, located at Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY
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Professor Parwez Hossain is working Monday (13:30 - 17:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 12:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 18:00)
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