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Mr Vik Sharma Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist
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Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist, London

Mr Vik Sharma

MBBS BSc FRCOphth. Lead Glaucoma Surgeon, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Medical Director, London Ophthalmology Centre.

Mr Sharma is a surgeon to royalty and the trusted choice of professional colleagues including doctors, GPs and eye surgeons.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pmFreephone 0800 7569993

Mr Vik Sharma, Lead Glaucoma Surgeon at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Director of London Ophthalmology Centre Recommended by patients on Doctify
GMC Specialist RegisterNo. 4307574
FellowRoyal College of Ophthalmologists
Hon. Senior LecturerUniversity of London
OutstandingPatient Experience 2025

Glaucoma and cataracts

What to look for, and how it is treated

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Why choose LondonOC

An ophthalmology clinic like no other

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care and the best possible treatments to our patients. The combination of world class, internationally renowned surgeons and leading technology makes us an ophthalmology clinic like no other.

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years since Mr Sharma founded the London Ophthalmology Centre in 2005

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procedures performed by our surgeons

We only specialise in eye care: we are the first exclusive London ophthalmic clinic and surgery centre. We only work with specialist consultant surgeons who are leads in their field of ophthalmology.

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years since Mr Sharma founded the London Ophthalmology Centre in 2005

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procedures performed by our surgeons

We only specialise in eye care: we are the first exclusive London ophthalmic clinic and surgery centre. We only work with specialist consultant surgeons who are leads in their field of ophthalmology.

About Mr Sharma

A highly respected lens and glaucoma surgeon

At a glance

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Founded in 2005 by Mr Vik Sharma, LondonOC's clinic has grown into a busy ophthalmology clinic specialising in Glaucoma and Cataract treatment.

Mr Vik Sharma is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and a fully accredited consultant on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register, No. 4307574. He has authored many ophthalmology chapters in medical texts and in peer-reviewed journals and is a Hon. Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology for the University of London.

Mr Sharma is a highly respected lens and glaucoma surgeon, as well as in general ophthalmology. He offers the full range of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), including Hydrus, OMNI, Xen, PreserFlo and MINIject, the latest lasers treatment, micro-incision cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and uses topical anaesthesia, and on-axis phaco, painless eye surgery as part of his technique.

Mr Vik Sharma is Lead Glaucoma Surgeon at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and actively offers patients a new modern service in North London, developing new laser treatments and surgical implants for better eye pressure control.

Mr Vik Sharma remains an active member of the medical research field, presenting internationally and locally, discussing research findings and new techniques/treatments, and has advised many glaucoma boards. He is actively involved in training the next generation of glaucoma and cataract surgeons at the Royal Free.

Mr Vik Sharma is rated 4.92 out of 5 from 136 verified patient reviews on Doctify.

Quick answers

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Who is Mr Vik Sharma?

Mr Vik Sharma MBBS BSc FRCOphth is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He is Lead Glaucoma Surgeon at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Director of London Ophthalmology Centre on Harley Street, which he founded in 2005. He is on the GMC Specialist Register (No. 4307574) and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the University of London.

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What procedures does Mr Sharma perform?

SLT laser, the full range of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) including Hydrus, OMNI, Xen, PreserFlo and MINIject, traditional glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy, tube surgery and diode laser), cataract surgery with premium lens implants, and combined cataract and glaucoma surgery.

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Where does Mr Sharma see patients?

Privately at London Ophthalmology Centre, 99 Harley Street, London W1G 6AQ, with surgery at the centre’s own surgery centre at 13-14 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6AH. He also leads glaucoma services at the Royal Free in North London.

Your visit

What happens when you get in touch

LondonOC is a consultant only service, so you see the same consultant at every step.

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Patient stories

Highly rated by Doctify patients

Learn more about our patient care by reading our verified Doctify reviews, where real experiences highlight our commitment to excellence and trust.

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Questions

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Contact

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We are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm. Call reception, email, or send an enquiry here.

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Book a consultation with Mr Sharma

If you ever need treatment, it's good to know you don't have to wait.

Call the clinic Freephone 0800 7569993

Glaucoma

LondonOC specialise in innovative technology to diagnose, monitor and treat Glaucoma. Glaucoma care at LondonOC

Symptoms of glaucoma

The silent condition: often no symptoms at all

The most common type of glaucoma, chronic open-angle glaucoma, usually has no symptoms in its early stages. It can slowly damage your sight before you notice anything, which is why regular eye pressure checks matter.

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Treatments for glaucoma

The right step for your eye

Glaucoma treatment aims to lower eye pressure and protect your sight. Depending on the type and stage of your glaucoma, Mr Sharma may recommend SLT laser, eye drops or minimally invasive surgery, and he explains every option at your consultation.

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SLT laser treatment

Often the first step, and it can replace daily drops

SLT (selective laser trabeculoplasty) is a quick, painless laser treatment done in clinic in around five minutes, using numbing eye drops only. For many patients with open-angle glaucoma, it can replace daily eye drops. Mr Sharma has carried out thousands of SLT treatments since 2010.

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Lasers and surgical implants

When pressure needs more control

Mr Sharma offers the full range of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), including Hydrus, OMNI, Xen, PreserFlo and MINIject, so the choice is made for your eye rather than by what’s available.

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Cataracts

LondonOC has invested heavily in world-class consultants and innovative equipment to treat Cataracts. Cataract care at LondonOC

Symptoms of cataracts

Cloudy, blurred or dim vision

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye. It stops light from reaching the back of the eye clearly, so vision becomes blurred, dim or glary. It isn’t a “film” or “skin” growing over the eye, as many people think.

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Treatments for cataracts

You choose when to have surgery

You don’t need to wait for a cataract to be “ripe” before having surgery. If it’s affecting your vision or daily life, Mr Sharma can treat it with the latest technology, whenever you’re ready.

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Mr Sharma’s technique

Needle-free and painless by design

Micro-incision cataract surgery using anaesthetic eye drops instead of injections. It takes around 15 minutes, and most patients are home within the hour. Premium and multifocal lens implants are available.

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Cataracts and glaucoma together

Two conditions, one operation

If you have both, Mr Sharma can often treat them in a single operation, combining cataract surgery with MIGS. For most patients, recovery is the same as cataract surgery alone.

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Why choose London Ophthalmology Centre

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care and the best possible treatments to our patients. The combination of world class, internationally renowned surgeons and leading technology makes us an ophthalmology clinic like no other. About LondonOC

Consultant only service

The same consultant at every visit

We are a consultant only service not just consultant led meaning you will only see your consultant at each visit and we promise you will see the same consultant at every visit and receive the very best care and advice.

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Mr Vik Sharma at a glance

What happens when you get in touch

  1. Get in touch

    Call reception on 020 7000 3193 or 0800 7569993, or email reception@londonoc.co.uk. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm.

  2. Your consultation

    See Mr Sharma at the outpatient clinic, 99 Harley Street. LondonOC is a consultant only service, so you see your consultant at every visit.

  3. Tests and diagnosis

    Assessment using the clinic's technology to diagnose and monitor glaucoma and cataracts, with a clear explanation of what it shows.

  4. Your treatment

    If you need treatment there are no waiting lists. Surgery takes place at the Ophthalmology Surgery Centre, 13-14 Fitzroy Square, with all inclusive pricing.

  5. Aftercare

    Follow-up with the same consultant, so your care stays with the person who knows your eyes.

Patient reviews

Mr Sharma carried out a complete assessment of my eyes and explained the various options available. The surgery itself went smoothly and comfortably and I’m delighted with the results.

Patient review

Doctor Sharma was professional, efficient, warm and reassuring. I could not recommend a doctor more highly. I felt his knowledge and expertise were second to none and was very glad I’d booked this appointment.

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I found him patient and clear as to options, the manner of the surgery to take place, post-surgery issues and lens choice. Charming manner and friendly practice. The surgery was about a half hour, no pain, and results amazing.

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Mr Sharma is always so friendly and makes you feel at ease, his care for me has been outstanding and I would always recommend him.

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Frequently asked questions

Booking and visits

How do I book an appointment?
Call reception on 020 7000 3193 or 0800 7569993, or email reception@londonoc.co.uk.
When is the clinic open?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm.
Where are appointments held?
Outpatient clinic appointments are at 99 Harley Street, London W1G 6AQ. Surgery takes place at the Ophthalmology Surgery Centre, 13-14 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6AH.
Will I see the same consultant each time?
Yes. LondonOC is a consultant only service, not just consultant led, so you see the same consultant at every visit.
Is there a waiting list for treatment?
No. If you need treatment, you do not have to wait.

Glaucoma and cataracts

Does glaucoma have symptoms?
Often not. Chronic glaucoma, the most common type, usually has no symptoms and can go undetected, causing loss of vision. This is why screening is so important.
Do I have to wait for a cataract to be ‘ripe’?
No. You can choose when to have cataract surgery. Waiting for a cataract to be ‘ripe’ is old technology.
Is a cataract a film over the eye?
No. A common misconception is that a cataract is a “film” or “skin” that has grown over the eye. Cloudy patches in your vision stop light reaching the back of the eye, which impairs vision.
How is surgery priced?
All surgical treatments have all inclusive pricing. Call reception for details.

Locations

Outpatients (Clinic Appointments)
99 Harley Street
London W1G 6AQ
Ophthalmology Surgery Centre
13-14 Fitzroy Square
London W1T 6AH

Telephone 020 7000 3193 or 0800 7569993. Email reception@londonoc.co.uk. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm.