Dr Yewande Babalola

Dr Yewande Babalola is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist, Paediatric Strabismus Specialist, and Cataract Surgeon. Dedicated to providing comprehensive ophthalmic care, she focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions in both children and adults. Dr Babalola is known for her gentle, reassuring approach, which is particularly vital when treating younger patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and safe during their clinical journey.

Her clinical practice encompasses a broad spectrum of eye health services, with a particular focus on myopia (nearsightedness), paediatric strabismus (squints), adult strabismus, and amblyopia (lazy eye). Dr Babalola is highly experienced in performing advanced adult cataract surgeries, delivering tailored treatment plans designed to safely restore and protect her patients' vision. Additionally, she manages complex cases of cataracts in children, where early diagnosis and precise surgical intervention are crucial to optimising long-term visual development.

Dr Babalola graduated with her medical degree (MBBS) from Newcastle University in 2010. She subsequently completed rigorous specialist training in ophthalmology within the United Kingdom, achieving fellowship status as a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. To further refine her sub-specialist expertise, she completed a prestigious international Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship at the University of Toronto in Canada. Committed to clinical education, she also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professional Education from Keele University.