Renowned eye surgeon to speak at UK cross-linking consortium meetingHarley Street, London (May 25, 2016) – Mr Samer Hamada, a renowned eye surgeon from Eye Clinic London and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust has been invited to speak at the UK Cross-Linking Consortium Meeting. The event was held last Tuesday 24th May 2016 at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. This meeting is the first of its kind in the UK, covering the most important issues relating to cross linking. As such, only accomplished professionals in their field have been given invitation to the event, particularly those with an interest in corneal cross linking.With funding from the Medical Research Council, the UK Cross-Linking Consortium was established back in 2013 to encourage collaboration and co-ordinated multi-centre studies for ophthalmologists and vision scientists. Other goals of the organization are to establish a code of best practice for corneal cross-linking and provide information or advice to national bodies about developments in corneal cross-linking..fusion-widget-area-2 {padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.fusion-widget-area-2 .widget h4 {color:#252525;}.fusion-widget-area-2 .widget .heading h4 {color:#252525;} Search for: Recent Posts What Is Blepharitis? Symptoms & Treatment What Is Astigmatism? PRK Vs LASIK: What’s The Difference? Myopia Vs Hyperopia: What’s The Difference? What Is Hyperopia? (Long-Sightedness) Book a consultation to see how to best tackle your eye condition. Call us or book a consultation online today.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4{border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;background:rgba(92,92,98,0.8);}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4 .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4 i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active i{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus{border-color:#ffffff;background:#5c5c62;}CALL 0800 197 8808.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-5{border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;}Book a consultationSome of the experts invited to the speak at the event include Dr Sally Hayes from the Cardiff University, Mr David O’ Bart from the St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, Mr Colin Willoughby from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, and Mr Dan Gore from the Moorfields Eye Hospital. Eye Clinic London’s Mr Samer Hamada led a discussion on the epithelium of cross-linking. He presented clinical studies and long-term follow up data that support corneal cross-linking as a viable treatment for keratoconus eye diseases.Keratoconus affects 1/300 Asians and 1/2000 Caucasians. Corneal cross-linking has already been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for stopping and slowing down keratoconus. With this treatment, children and younger patients are the ones who would reap the most benefits since the disease is more aggressive and progresses faster with younger patients.About the expertMr Samer Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal SurgeonMD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer Hamada, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. We put your safety before anything else so you can rest assured that if you choose us you will be in the best and safest hands. .fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6{border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;background:rgba(92,92,98,0.8);}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6 .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6 i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:hover .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:hover i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:focus .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:focus i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:active .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:active i{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:hover,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:active,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-6:focus{border-color:#ffffff;background:#5c5c62;}Learn more about me