Mr Robert Taylor
Consultant Ophthalmologist
FRCOphth FRCS (Glasg)
Specialises in
- Eye misalignment
- Lacrimal disorders (tear duct)
- Double vision
- Childhood and adult squint
I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in adult and paediatric ophthalmology, particularly strabismus (squint) and motility. As a consultant I have performed over 2,000 strabismus procedures to date. I qualified in 1985 from Guy’s Hospital, London University and worked in Birmingham, Sheffield and Leeds before taking up a consultant post in York in 1996.
Adult strabismus involves assessing and operating for ocular misalignment. Indications would include double vision, secondary symptoms such as headache, and improving appearance if one eye misalignment is causing social difficulties.
Paediatric ophthalmology covers any issue that a child or parents may have with respect to the eyes and/or vision. Surgery is rare (less than 1%) but active treatments such as glasses and or occlusion (patching) can be considered. I am able to offer second opinions for those who may have visited an optometrist on the high street and left with questions unanswered.
I have published 58 peer review papers, two books and two book chapters. I have given 181 oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings, both nationally and internationally.
I was a clinical tutor from 1996 to 2000 before being made clinical director, until 2004. I have also sat on the paediatric ophthalmology sub-committee from 2005 to 2011.
My research interests include refraction accuracy, and strabismus outcomes. I am also interested in various models of healthcare delivery.
General Medical Council Number: 2996424
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Robert Taylor at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics - ophthalmology
Other treatments
- Eye muscle repositioning surgery
- Eye muscle treatment with Botulinum toxin
- Lacrimal disorders (tear duct)
- Squint surgery
- Strabismus
- Thyroid related eye muscle deviations
- Treatment for double vision
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Paediatric ophthalmology
Squint surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
LRCP MRCS / Guy’s Hospital, London University / 1984
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons with licentiate diploma
MBBS / Guy’s Hospital, London University / 1985
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS / Glasgow / 1989
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
FRCOphth / Royal College of Ophthalmologists / 1990
Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Professional leadership
President of the British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association
Head examiner for international examinations carried out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Chair of the Assessment Committee, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (2020-2023)
Chair of Exams at the Royal College of Ophthalmology 2016-2020
Senior examiner (FRCOphth Part 2) (2011-2016)
Senior examiner (Refraction exam) (2008-2011)
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist, York
Bank Consultant Ophthalmologist, Bradford
Personal profile
I have many interests in the outside world. I have some success at trail running, winning all of the Hardmoor 26.2 races for my age group. I also enjoy cycling, triathlon and skiing. Indoors, I enjoy listening to 70s music and finding forgotten tracks on the B side of albums. I also like foraging for mushrooms, and occasionally eating them!
Contact information
| Telephone | 0113 218 5901 |
| info@spireleeds.com | |
| Website | https://yes.clinic |
| Private secretary | Yorkshire Eye Specialists admin team |
| Private secretary telephone | 01904 715020 |
| Private secretary email | contact@yes.clinic |