PRAVEEN PATEL
Consultant Ophthalmologist | MA (Cantab), MB BChir (Cantab), FRCOphth, MD (Res)
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About Praveen Patel
Consultant Ophthalmologist | MA (Cantab), MB BChir (Cantab), FRCOphth, MD (Res)
Mr Praveen Patel studied medicine at Cambridge University. During his undergraduate degree, he really developed a passion for research. He studied ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London where he further developed his interest in clinical research. His passion and motivation as an ophthalmologist is providing cutting edge treatments for patients on the NHS and privately.
Training
Praveen Patel graduated from Cambridge University in 1997 with a first-class degree. He completed his post-graduate training in ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Awards
As one of the lead investigators for the world’s first randomised trial of Avastin for age-related macular degeneration he won the Moorfields Research Medal for his work, published in the British Medical Journal.
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Research and interests
Praveen is actively involved in research to find novel therapies for macular disease including age-related macular degeneration and offers access to latest treatments including Eylea, Lucentis and Jetrea injections for macular disease. His other key research interest areas are below.
More from Praveen Patel
We regularly share new videos and blog posts for our St Albans patients about your consultant and common eye questions and concerns.
Vision loss after 40: A VisionSafe Eye Check might catch signs of AMD, glaucoma, macular or retinal conditions.
Vision loss after the age of 40 is common, and there are several reasons this happens. One of the most prevalent reasons is an age-related change in our focusing which means we are not able to read small print easily without glasses (also known as presbyopia). However, there are more serious eye conditions which can lead to irreversible vision loss if not detected at an early stage.
What is macular degeneration?
AMD is a condition which affects the retina, the light-sensitive membrane at the back of the eye. As we get older, we develop an accumulation of waste material underneath the retina. This accumulation can affect the function of the light-sensitive cells.
What are common age-related eye problems and what are the symptoms?
The three big age-related eye problems that come to mind are cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. We often treat these age-related eye conditions here at Eyesight Clinic.
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Our Consultant Ophthalmologists love to stay on top of the latest in eye treatment options for patients through regular industry meetings, journals and research.
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