Professor Rashmi Mathew

Prof. Rashmi Mathew is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. With an academic background that includes an MBBS with Distinction and a BSc with First-Class Honours from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, Prof. Mathew has built a career marked by excellence in both clinical practice and medical education. She also holds a Masters in Health Professionals Education, focusing on leadership, and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Her professional affiliations include the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, where she is a Fellow, and she serves on the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit of the RCOphth and as Honorary Co-Treasurer of the Medical Women’s Federation. Her medical training includes time at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she completed the North Thames training rotation and a double fellowship in glaucoma. Appointed as a Consultant in 2013, she was recognised for her dedication to surgical education as a finalist for the National Silver Scalpel Award in 2020.

Prof. Mathew’s research interests include shared decision-making, health inequalities in glaucoma, and health coaching for glaucoma patients. Her contributions in research, education, and leadership have made her a respected figure in ophthalmology, dedicated to advancing the field and reducing barriers in eye healthcare.