Associate Professor Mahi Muqit
Private
NHS
Locations I work from
Insurers I work with
- Allianz
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Exeter Friendly Society
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
- Western Provident Association (WPA)
Age ranges treated
- Adults (age 16 and above)
About Associate Professor Mahi Muqit
| Mr Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, specialising in cataract, medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. With thousands of successful procedures and over 80 peer-reviewed publications, he is recognised for his expertise in treating macular holes, diabetic eye disease, and retinal detachment. Mr Muqit combines advanced laser and vitrectomy techniques with a personalised approach to care. He is also an Associate Professor at UCL and actively involved in global eye health initiatives and clinic research trials. Patients value his precision, innovation, and dedication to restoring sight through tailored surgical solutions. |
Qualifications / Professional memberships
- MBChB BSc (Hons) FRCOphth PhD
- Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (FRCOphth)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- British and Eire Vitreoretinal Surgeons Society (BEAVRS)
- UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS)
- Diabetic Eye Care Committee, International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
- Working Group for Diabetic Retinopathy, International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
- Specialist Adviser to NICE for the Interventional Procedures Programme
Current NHS / University Post
- Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer and Associate Professor, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London
Medical training
- University of Glasgow
- St Marys Hospital Medical School, Imperial College
Research interest / experience
- Vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina and cataracts
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Macular hole
- Medical Retina Clinical Research Fellowship, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
- PhD, University of Manchester (Diabetes, Pattern Scan Laser and Retinal Imaging)
- Clinical trials in diabetic retinopathy and vitreoretinal surgery
- International charitable work with Helen Keller International
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
- Expert panel member and co-author for Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Guidelines, published by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Oxford Eye Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Bengali
Last updated
3rd December 2025