Mrs Anjana Haridas
Consultant Ophthalmologist
BMBCh(Oxon), MA(Cantab), FRCOphth
I am currently a full-time NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) at the Cardiff Eye Unit, University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital) and Bridgend Eye Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital.
I graduated as a medical doctor from Cambridge and Oxford University and I have been an eye specialist for 13 years, having completed most of my ophthalmology training in the East of England Deanery. I have completed three world-renowned fellowships (super-specialist training) in Cambridge, Australia and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London (with Professor JRO Collin in Europe’s largest eye hospital). This means that in addition to seeing general eye conditions, I also have particular expertise in plastic surgery around the eyes (oculoplastic surgery) ie Eyelid, Lacrimal (tear drainage) and Orbital (eye socket) reconstructive surgery.
I am actively involved in national and international research and have previously been awarded a Fight for Sight Award for research into Thyroid Eye Disease. I currently train international and national fellows in oculoplastic surgery.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mrs Anjana Haridas at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Eyelid cyst surgery
- Eyelid surgery or eyebag removal (blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid ptosis
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Scar revision
Other treatments
- Cataract surgery
- Eye socket surgery
- Eyelid and eyebrow surgery (eg droopy eyelids, eyelid bags, eyelid cysts/lumps, eyelid cancer surgery, eyebrow lifts)
- Lacrimal disorders
- Laser eye surgery (YAG capsulotomy and iridotomy)
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Skin cancer (ophthalmology)
- Tear duct surgery for watery eyes or blocked tear ducts (eg DCR – dacryocystorhinostomy)
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Paediatric ophthalmology
My areas of interest include, eyelid cancer, thyroid eye disease and paediatric oculoplastics.
Qualification and professional memberships
BMBCh / Oxford University / 2002
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MA / Cambridge University / 2003
Masters
MRCOphth / London / 2006
Membership, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
FRCOphth / London / 2012
Fellowship, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Professional memberships
General Medical Council
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
British Oculoplastic Surgical Society
Professional leadership
Cancer Lead for Ophthalmology
Current NHS posts
University Hospital of Wales and Princess of Wales Hospital
Personal profile
I grew up in Cardiff, and although I did all my training outside Wales, it has been a pleasure to bring my experience back home and work alongside friends.
I am passionate about eyes, and with a busy family life (I have three young children), I take pride in enjoying my work and generally come to work to relax! I do, however, also enjoy fencing, dancing, music and trekking in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
My aim is to use my expertise and training to provide a world-class, up-to-date and bespoke service for my patients. I endeavour to provide the type of personal care for my patients that I would expect for one of my own family.
Contact information
| Telephone | 029 2054 2509 |
| Private secretary | Nicola Parkins |
| Private secretary email | Nicola.parkins@wales.nhs.uk |