Mr Dharmasena is a highly distinguished Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery, based in the North-West of England. He provides meticulously tailored and highly specialised care to both adults and children, and is widely recognised for his mastery in diagnosing and treating the full breadth of complex eyelid, orbital, and tear-duct disease. His extensive clinical expertise covers a vast array of conditions, including the medical and surgical management of benign and malignant tumours of the eyelids and orbit, complex inflammatory conditions like Graves’ orbitopathy, tear-duct disorders, and various forms of dry-eye syndromes. He is an expert in correcting eyelid malpositions, such as ptosis (droopy eyelids), ectropion, and entropion, alongside managing trauma and complex periocular infections.
Mr Dharmasena’s educational and training journey is marked by prestigious appointments at internationally renowned centres of excellence. After earning his MBBS from the University of Colombo in 2000, he undertook foundational ophthalmic training in the East Midlands Deanery. His early postgraduate years included Senior House Officer posts at esteemed institutions such as Moorfields Eye Centre and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He then completed his higher specialist training in the North-Western Deanery, followed by advanced, prestigious fellowships in orbital, lacrimal, and oculoplastic surgery at both Moorfields Eye Hospital and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. These two institutions are considered global leaders in the field.
As a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Mr Dharmasena’s practice seamlessly integrates advanced reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. This includes procedures such as upper and lower blepharoplasty (including SOOF lift and Asian blepharoplasty), brow lifting, micro- and nano-fat transfer, and advanced interventions for conditions like facial palsy, blepharospasm, and synkinesis. He remains deeply engaged in academic and research initiatives, driven by a clinical philosophy grounded in refined surgical artistry, precision, and a compassionate commitment to patient well-being and advancing surgical innovation.
