Miss Winifred Nolan
Private
NHS
Conditions I treat
Insurers I work with
- Allianz
- 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 Miss Winifred Nolan
| Miss Winifred Nolan is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in glaucoma, with expertise in complex surgical treatments including trabeculectomy, aqueous shunt procedures, and laser therapies. She has a strong clinical focus on primary angle closure and secondary glaucomas, and is widely sought for second opinions on challenging cases. With an MD in glaucoma prevention and extensive international research collaborations, Miss Nolan is committed to advancing global eye health. She also plays a key role in training future specialists in the UK and developing surgical education programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
Qualifications / Professional memberships
- Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
- Doctor of Medicine (Research) (MD, University of Birmingham/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology)
Current NHS / University Post
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Full time since 2010
- Clinical Associate Professor, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Medical training
- Medical degree (MBChB): University of Birmingham Medical School
- Ophthalmology specialist training: North Thames Ophthalmology training scheme/Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Research Fellowship: Insitute of Ophthalmology/University College London
- Clinical Glaucoma Fellowship: National University Hospital, Singapore
- Clinical Glaucoma Fellowship: Glaucoma Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital
Research interest / experience
- Research interests in Epidemiology and prevention of glaucoma blindness in Low income populations
- Research degree and thesis into detection and early treatment of Primary angle closure glaucoma in Asia
- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre 2007-2010
- Clinical interests: Complex primary and secondary glaucoma, surgical glaucoma treatment, Primary angle closure glaucoma
- Other roles:
- Trustee and Chair of Clinical Advisory Panel, Glaucoma UK
- World Glaucoma Association: Member of Board of Governors (current), Chair of Scientific Programme Planning Committee (2017-2019)
- Editorial Board member, EYE Journal
- Clinical Director Moorfields South 2013-1016
Languages spoken
- English
Contact Miss Winifred Nolan
Practice manager: Fiona Shiels and Debbie Keane
Last updated
3rd December 2025