Miss Louisa Wickham
Private
NHS
Locations I work from
Insurers I work with
- Allianz
- Aviva
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Exeter Friendly Society
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
- Western Provident Association (WPA)
Age ranges treated
- Adults (age 16 and above)
About Miss Louisa Wickham
| Miss Louisa Wickham is a highly respected consultant ophthalmic surgeon with specialist expertise in retinal conditions including retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusions and epiretinal membranes. As chief medical director of Moorfields Eye Hospital and national clinical director for eye care at NHS England, she leads innovation in vitreoretinal surgery and clinical strategy at a national level. With an MD in proliferative vitreoretinopathy and numerous professional affiliations, Miss Wickham is recognised for her pioneering research and excellence in patient care. |
Qualifications / Professional memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (FRCOpth)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
- Member Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- Member Britain and Eire Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
Current NHS / University Post
- Chief Medical Director, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical training
- St Mary’s Hospital Medical School
- Imperial College, London
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
Research interest / experience
- Retinal detachment and proliferative vitreoretinopathy
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Research degree (MD) in ‘Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy - efficacy and outcomes of clinical management strategies’
- In 2018, Louisa Wickham and the vitreo-retinal team were nominated for and successfully achieved the Moorfields’ Stars Patient Choice Award, this annual awards ceremony recognises and rewards the academic and professional achievements of colleagues.
Languages spoken
- English
- German
Contact Miss Louisa Wickham
Practice manager: Alison Palmer-Anscomb
Last updated
9th December 2025