Mr Ali Hassan is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist expertise in Cornea, External Eye Disease, and Oculoplastic Surgery. He maintains a busy clinical practice at CLARITY in London and works with CHEC across the UK, ensuring that world-class eye care is conveniently accessible to a broad patient base. With a focus on restoring both vision and comfort, Mr Hassan is adept at managing a wide spectrum of complex conditions. He particularly excels in treating challenging corneal disorders, performing intricate ocular surface reconstruction, and correcting various eyelid conditions. His approach is distinguished by its blend of cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments and genuinely compassionate, personalised care. Uniquely, he also offers expertise in complementary approaches, such such as evidence-backed herbal medicine, where appropriate, to enhance patient outcomes, providing relief even for those with persistent conditions who have struggled to find a solution.
Mr Hassan’s comprehensive qualifications and robust training underpin his exceptional clinical skill. He completed his medical degree (MBBS) at St George’s Hospital Medical School and undertook his postgraduate ophthalmology training within the rigorous Kent, Sussex, Surrey deanery. His specialisation was cemented through advanced training in oculoplastic surgery in East Sussex, followed by prestigious corneal fellowships at two of London’s foremost institutions: Moorfields Eye Hospital and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. Academically, he holds a Master’s in Science (Merit) from Queen Mary University of London and the distinguished Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). Furthermore, his extensive experience in both lab and clinical research at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, includes pioneering, ground-breaking work on the use of finger-prick autologous blood for severe dry eye disease, demonstrating his commitment to innovation in patient care.
Specialist Treatments
- Cataract Surgery and problems resulting from cataract surgery including dry eye
- Eyelid Conditions: Blepharoplasty (upper/lower), ptosis repair, lesion biopsy, cyst/lump removal, eyelid malposition correction, lacrimal probing, and punctal stenting.
- Cornea Care: Ocular surface reconstruction, calcium removal, and lesion biopsy.
- Dry Eye Solutions: Demodex decolonization, meibomian gland probing, intense pulsed light, manual meibum expression, eyelid margin debridement, autologous blood membrane grafts, and finger-prick autologous blood therapy.
