PES Appoints New Lead Consultant Ophthalmologist

17 May 2022

Primary Eyecare Services  (PES) are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Lead Consultant Ophthalmologist, Anna Bhan.

Anna Bhan is a Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon with over 25 years’ experience in the specialty. She is a UK trained consultant ophthalmologist with experience in general and complex subspecialty work, including glaucoma, high risk cases, ethnic minorities and comorbidities. She is committed and passionate about delivering clinical excellence and innovation to her patients, furthering knowledge through academic research and developing successful, relevant junior ophthalmologist training programs.

Her clinical background has been underpinned by glaucoma fellowships with Mr Eamonn O’Neill and Professor Peter Shah in Birmingham, and a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship with Mr Mike Burdon. From these foundations, she has become expert in the implementation and running of virtual clinics, also augmenting links with community optometrists to undertake shared care, referral refinement schemes, and minor eye conditions clinics.

PES Deputy Chief Executive, Rupesh Bagdai, said:

“Anna has extensive experience delivering glaucoma clinics both face to face and virtual. She brings a wealth of experience with her which will support PES to develop our Glaucoma services across England.”

She has undertaken and is interested in basic science and clinical research. She has been an investigator on both academic and industry sponsored studies, as well as set up her own research. She has published over 30 peer reviewed manuscripts, a BMJ book, and 26 congress posters. She has given 15 oral presentations at regional, national and international congresses and 14 invited talks.

With regards to training, she was one of the first glaucoma consultants to trial new simulated glaucoma surgical models, and is the Regional Simulation Lead for North West London. She has been an examiner for the College of Optometrists and a supervisor of optometrists undertaking diplomas and certification for higher training.

We look forward to Anna supporting the development and delivery of various models of care including virtual clinics etc. based on care pathways developed collaboratively with key stakeholders including Local Optical Committees, Hospital Eye Service departments and NHS Commissioners in line with national guidance.