Mr Samer Hamada

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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About Mr Samer Hamada

Mr Samer Hamada has more than 25 years of experience in the ophthalmology field. As a consultant ophthalmic surgeon, he is the Medical Director of the Eye Clinic London, along with being the Clinical Lead at Corneo plastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital. His dual NHS and private practices, together with his stellar education, have enabled him to become one of the foremost ophthalmologists in the UK, leading innovation in his field.

Mr Hamada has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist since 2011, where he currently teaches and examine future ophthalmologists and refractive surgeons. He is also proud to be a faculty member for the (MCh) in Surgery (ophthalmology) at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent, as well as an examiner at the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) in Paris, France.

Samer’s dual fellowship training in adult and paediatric cornea, refractive surgery, ocular surface, and the anterior segment has made him one of the very few surgeons in the world who is qualified to deliver truly expert and complex care. His dedication and passion for ophthalmology have helped him to modernise NHS cornea services at the Cornea Plastic Unit at Queen Victoria Hospital. Here he also found the opportunity to implement the most advanced innovations in managing eye surface diseases including serum/plasma eye drops and amniotic membranes.

He introduced a new innovative way to restore cornea health by performing corneal stem cell transplantation using cells from the mouth (COMET or mouth-to-eye stem cell transplantation) and he performed the first ever UK procedures using this safe and unique technique. Moreover, he was the first surgeon to perform cornea neurotisation to restore cornea sensation in patients who lost cornea sensation due to trauma or severe disease. His work won the Foulds Trophy from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London.

These innovations helped hundreds of patients who lost vision due to major accidents, eye and facial burns, or stem cell failure from various reasons like aniridia or inflammation.

The list of his innovations is long but one particular innovation is introducing the most advanced lamellar cornea surgery called DMEK where a sheet of cells measures no more than 15 microns thick is transplanted to the eye to restore vision in patients who lost cornea clarity due to endothelial layer failure, for example, Fuchs corneal dystrophy. His innovative technique made him a true expert in this area in the UK and led to open teaching it to his colleagues and future corneal surgeons. He leads multiple courses where he trains other surgeons on advanced types of corneal transplantations, including endothelial keratoplasty and anterior lamellar keratoplasty.

Mr Hamada is a founder of the Cornea Club, a unique platform for all cornea specialists around the globe, that gives an opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise through meetings and scientific webinars.

Mr Hamada is also a leading innovator in the area of corneal disease management, having published a number of ground-breaking journals and articles and received numerous awards for academic presentations at many international conferences.

Samer Hamada pioneered the first consultant-led dry eye clinic both in NHS and private sectors and to this day is the most respected specialist in dry eye disease in the UK and internationally. This motivated him to establish The Ocular Surface Insight (OSI) magazine, which solely focused on eye surface diseases, including dry eye, as an editor-in-chief. Samer is a founder of the OSI International Conferences for ophthalmologists and optometrists, one of the largest in Europe.

His passion for ophthalmology has led him to carry out numerous research throughout the years and made him a leading investigator for the UK on a new presbyopia treatment using corneal inlays that measures only microns (Allotex).

His other ongoing research involves:

  • Cyclosporine 0.1% in severe keratitis “Santen Research”
  • Corneal neurotisation: The largest adult group in the world
  • QoL measures after corneal cross-linking
  • Screening Programme for paediatric keratoconus
  • Outcomes of Mouth-to-Eye Epithelial Transplantation (MEET)
  • Defining success in the management of blepharokeratoconjnctivitis: activity and damage.

Mr Hamada has various qualifications and training from prestigious institutions both nationally and internationally. His many years of education with dual fellowships in cornea, refractive surgery and paediatric cornea and anterior segment enabled him to succeed in the ophthalmology field and become a leader and an authority in the most complex corneal diseases, anterior eye reconstruction and complex refractive corrections.

Mr Hamada’s fellowships include:

  • WCRSVS Board certified and Fellow 2023
  • FEBO – European Board of Ophthalmology. 2019
  • MSc Cataract & Refractive Surgery – Ulster University. 2013
  • CCST – General Medical Council. 2011
  • FRCOphth – The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London. 2011
  • Do (Hons) – Ulster University. 2010
  • MRCOphth -The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London. 2003
  • FRCSEd (Ophth) – The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. 2002
  • ICO (Basic Science & Optics) – International Council of Ophthalmology. 2001

Also, a member of many professional organisations, including:

Mr Samer Hamada has an extensive set of skills, both clinical and academic, to perform surgeries in the most complex cornea and vision correction cases. However, his true passion lies in treating the youngest of his patients with various and most complex congenital ocular diseases. Early in his training, Samer developed a special interest in understanding and managing congenital and developmental cornea and anterior segment diseases in children, and performed surgeries on all ages from newborns to adults.

He performed more than 1000 corneal grafts including Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP), Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) and Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) both DMEK and DSEK.

He operated on more than 20,000 cataract eyes with 0% posterior capsule rupture – which is a key safety criterion according to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ annual national audit. Mr Hamada prides himself to have some of the top visual outcomes with 100% perfect centration of intraocular lens implants and one of lowest complication rates in the UK and the world.

Mr Hamada’s inquisitive and highly analytical mind together with his natural passion for investigating has made him, undeniably, a true leader in his field, being able to diagnose and treat patients efficiently in even the most complex cases, where other doctors failed to.

Mr Samer Hamada has dedicated his life’s work to innovating the treatment of eye conditions and helping patients get the care and results they deserve.
His specialist areas of interest and expertise include:

Samer Hamada received his distinguished achievement award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2014. Mr Hamada has also won the Best Patients Experience award two years in a row, which is voted for by patients themselves.

  • 2023 Board certified and awarded designation of fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (WCRSVS)
  • 2022 EVO Vision ICL 500 Award as UK top surgeon and world leader in phakic IOL implantation, Milan
  • 2021 Certificate of Prestige in recognition of my contribution to the international EVO ICL technology in China
  • Outstanding Patient Experience nominee every year since 2012
  • 2018 NHS Local Excellence Award for my role in service improvement
  • 2017 Foulds Trophy award for our work on the restoration of corneal sensation with regional nerve grafts!
  • 2016 Patients’ Experience Staff Award, QVH NHS, UK (nominated by patients yearly since 2013)
  • 2015 Patients’ Experience Staff Award, QVH NHS, UK
  • 2014 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • 2013 Staff Award: Best team, Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank, QVH, UK
  • 2011 – Life Achievement Honour Award from Syrian-British Ophthalmology Society
  • 2006 – “Honourable Mention”/Outcomes of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) from European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), Monte Carlo
  • 2005 – Staff Member Award “Most Paediatric Knowledge” Queen Victoria Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust
  • 2004 – Best Poster Prize from British Oculoplastic Society (BOPSS)/16 Years experience in BCC Management via non-MOHS surgical treatment
  • 1997 & 1998 ORBIS Certificate of Appreciation ORBIS International Project (Medical Education for the eyes of the World)

Mr Samer Hamada is a peer-reviewed, multi-award-winning surgeon who has been at the forefront of ophthalmology throughout his decades of experience in the field. In addition to publishing in peer-reviewed journals and writing many book chapters, Samer is also a reviewer of academic papers, using his expertise to help drive innovation.

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

  1. Islam M, Morrison D, Hamada S, Katowitz J, Malhotra R. Outcomes on the Utilization of Lipodermoid Skin for Anterior Lamella Reconstruction in Severe Lipodermoids With Eyelid Coloboma: A Case Series. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jan-Feb 01;39(1):e8-e11
  2. Solebo AL, Teoh L, Rahi JS; British Childhood Visual Impairment and Blindness Study Interest Group. The role of screening and surveillance in the detection of childhood vision impairment and blindness in the UK. Arch Dis Child. 2022 Sep;107(9):812-817.
  3. Geerling G, Hamada S, Trocmé S, Ræder S, Chen X, Fassari C, Lanzl I; PERSPECTIVE study group. Real-World Effectiveness, Tolerability and Safety of Cyclosporine A 0.1% Cationic Emulsion in Severe Keratitis and Dry Eye Treatment. Ophthalmol Ther. 2022 Jun;11(3):1101-1117.
  4. Teoh LJ, Solebo AL, Rahi JS; British Childhood Visual Impairment and Blindness Study Interest Group. Temporal trends in the epidemiology of childhood severe visual impairment and blindness in the UK. Br J Ophthalmol. 2021 Dec 23:bjophthalmol-2021-320119.
  5. Ting DSJ, Galal M, Kulkarni B, Elalfy MS, Lake D, Hamada S, Said DG, Dua HS. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Fungal Keratitis in the United Kingdom 2011-2020: A 10-Year Study. J Fungi (Basel). 2021 Nov 12;7(11):966.
  6. McLintock CA, McKelvie J, Li Y, Hamada S, Lake D. Ferrara Rings for Visual Rehabilitation in Eyes with Keratoconus and Previous Cross-Linking Using the Ferrara Ring Nomogram. Vision (Basel). 2021 Sep 29;5(4):45. doi: 10.3390/vision5040045.
  7. Bernales A, Berger O, Hamada S. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: Beyond the Classic Treatment. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2021 Sep-Oct;58(5):e36-e39. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20210708-02. Epub 2021 Sep 1.
  8. Anders P, Anders LM, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Seitz B, Gatzioufas Z. Effect of intracorneal ring segment implantation on high order aberrations comparing patients with eccentric versus central keratoconus. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 Aug 18:11206721211041022. doi: 10.1177/11206721211041022. Online ahead of print.
  9. Elalfy M, Maqsood S, Reinhold A, Panos GD, Khine A, Lake D, Hamada S, Gatzioufas Z. Clinical outcomes after intracorneal ring segment implantation for keratoconus management in corneas with mild apical haze. Ther Adv Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar 24;13:25158414211003378. doi: 10.1177/25158414211003378. eCollection 2021 Jan-Dec.
  10. Maqsood S, Elsawah K, Dhillon N, Soliman S, Laginaf M, Lodhia V, Lake D, Hamada S, Elalfy M. Management of Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defects with Human Amniotic Membrane-derived Dry Matrix. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 May 28;15:2231-2238. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S299141. eCollection 2021.
  11. Elalfy M, Maqsood S, Soliman S, Hegazy SM, Hannon AA, Gatzioufas Z, Lake D, Hamada S. Incidence and Risk Factors of Ocular Hypertension/Glaucoma After Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 May 25;15:2179-2188. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S299098. eCollection 2021.
  12. Elalfy M, Maqsood S, Hau S, Kannan RY, Nduka C, Hamada S, Malhotra R. Functional and Structural Changes Following Corneal Neurotisation in the Management of Neurotrophic Keratopathy: UK Single Centre Series. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 May 24;15:2149-2160. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S298941. eCollection 2021.
  13. Ho VWM, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Lake D. One-year visual outcome of secondary piggyback pinhole device implantation in pseudophakic eyes with irregular corneal astigmatism and iris trauma. Eye (Lond). 2021 Apr 22:1-6. doi: 10.1038/s41433-021-01537-7.
  14. McLintock CA, McKelvie J, Miraflores Gomez S, Gatzioufas Z, Elalfy M, Hamada S. Outcomes of sequential intracorneal ring segment and phakic intraocular lens insertion for visual rehabilitation in keratoconus. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov 2;:1120672120969600. doi: 10.1177/1120672120969600. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33135490.
  15. Vastardis I, Gatzioufas Z, McLintock C, Kohlhaas M, Hamada S, Lake D, Elalfy M. Tear film parameters before and after intracorneal ring segment implantation in keratoconic eyes. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2020 Sep 21;:1120672120958301. doi: 10.1177/1120672120958301. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32951440.
  16. Claoué C, Khan S, Manzouri B, Hamada S, Gray P, Arbabi E, Qureshi K, Lee V, Kashani S, Bowman R, Wolffe M, Javed H. Response to: ‘Montgomery in, Bolam out: are trainee surgeons “material risks” when taking consent for cataract surgery?’. Eye (Lond). 2020 Sep 2;. doi: 10.1038/s41433-020-01168-4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32879456.
  17. Gatzioufas Z, Elalfy M, Hamada S. Authors’ Reply. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2020 Jan-Mar;15(1):120. doi: 10.18502/jovr.v15i1.5964. eCollection 2020 Jan-Mar. PubMed PMID: 32095219; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7001022.
  18. Guber I, Gatzioufas Z, Goldblum D, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Lake D. [Clinical Outcomes after Keraring Implantation for Keratoconus Management in Thin Corneas]. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2019 Dec;236(12):1435-1438. doi: 10.1055/a-0659-2549. Epub 2018 Sep 14. PubMed PMID: 30216944.
  19. Guber I, Bergin C, Malde S, Guber J, Hamada S, Lake D. First experience with Oasis Collagen SOFT SHIELD® for epithelial defect after corneal cross-linking. Int Ophthalmol. 2019 Oct;39(10):2149-2151. doi: 10.1007/s10792-018-01070-9. Epub 2019 Jan 18. PubMed PMID: 30656511.
  20. McLintock CA, McKelvie J, Gatzioufas Z, Hamada S. In vivo comparison of two tear osmometers. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2019 May;47(4):550-551. doi: 10.1111/ceo.13421. Epub 2018 Nov 25. PubMed PMID: 30345725.
  21. Della Volpe Waizel M, Elalfy M, Thabit A, Hamada S, Pruente C, Scholl HPN, Gatzioufas Z. Successful Big Bubble-Assisted Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in a Patient with Intracorneal Ring Segments and Previous Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2019 Apr;236(4):379-381. doi: 10.1055/a-0859-6849. Epub 2019 Apr 18. PubMed PMID: 30999334.
  22. Georgoudis P, Sabatino F, Szentmary N, Palioura S, Fodor E, Hamada S, Scholl HPN, Gatzioufas Z. Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Current State of Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Treatment. Ophthalmol Ther. 2019 Mar;8(1):5-17. doi: 10.1007/s40123-019-0164-z. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Review. PubMed PMID: 30694513; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6393250.
  23. Waizel M, McLintock C, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Gatzioufas Z.Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis refractory to therapy in young female patient. Ophthalmologe. 2019 Mar;116(3):282-284
  24. Vastardis I, Thabit A, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Gatzioufas Z. Unexpected visual improvement after aborted intracorneal ring segment implantation for keratoconus. Ther Adv Ophthalmol. 2019 Jan-Dec;11:2515841418817500. doi: 10.1177/2515841418817500. eCollection 2019 Jan-Dec. PubMed PMID: 30729232; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6350120.
  25. Gatzioufas Z, Haidar H, Georgoudis P, Elalfy M, Hamada S. Extremely Steep Keratoconic Cornea without Corneal Hydrops; How Far Can Corneal Thinning Progress?. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2019 Jan-Mar;14(1):114-115. doi: 10.4103/jovr.jovr_168_17. PubMed PMID: 30820298; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6388528.
  26. Malhotra R, Elalfy MS, Kannan R, Nduka C, Hamada S. Update on corneal neurotisation. Br J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jan;103(1):26-35. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312104. Epub 2018 Sep 21. Review. PubMed PMID: 30242061.
  27. Thabit A, Gatzioufas Z, McLintock C, Elalfy M, Hamada S. Multiple Pit Defects of Unknown Etiology in a Foldable Hydrophobic Intraocular Lens. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2018 Oct-Dec;13(4):514-515. doi: 10.4103/jovr.jovr_118_17. PubMed PMID: 30479726; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6210880.
  28. Moschos MM, Laios K, Lavaris A, Damaskos C, Garmpis N, Thabit A, Lake D, Hamada S, Garmpi A, Gatzioufas Z. Refractive Nightmares Revisited: Calcification of a Multifocal Intraocular Lens. In Vivo. 2018 Sep-Oct;32(5):1265-1267. doi: 10.21873/invivo.11375. PubMed PMID: 30150455; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6199592.
  29. Gatzioufas Z, Hamada S, Palioura S. Ocular Surface Disease: Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics. J Ophthalmol. 2018;2018:6342130. doi: 10.1155/2018/6342130. eCollection 2018. PubMed PMID: 30210869; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6120270.
  30. Gatzioufas Z, Khine A, Elalfy M, Guber I, McLintock C, Sabatino F, Hamada S, Lake D. Clinical Outcomes after Keraring Implantation for Keratoconus Management in Patients Older Than 40 Years: A Retrospective, Interventional, Cohort Study. Ophthalmol Ther. 2018 Jun;7(1):95-100. doi: 10.1007/s40123-017-0117-3. Epub 2017 Dec 23. PubMed PMID: 29275457; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5997600.
  31. Gatzioufas Z, Panos GD, Elalfy M, Khine A, Hamada S, Lake D, Kozeis N, Balidis M. Effect of Conus Eccentricity on Visual Outcomes After Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation in Keratoconus. J Refract Surg. 2018 Mar 1;34(3):196-200. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20180115-02. PubMed PMID: 29522230.
  32. Gatzioufas Z, Hamada S, Lake D, Seitz B. Editorial: Keratoconus – What We Do Not Know. Open Ophthalmol J. 2017;11:173-175. doi: 10.2174/1874364101711010173. eCollection 2017. PubMed PMID: 28932333; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5585450.
  33. Gatzioufas Z, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Lake D. Tear Function and Ocular Surface Alterations After Accelerated Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Progressive Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens. 2017 May;43(3):203. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000367. PubMed PMID: 28430701.
  34. Gatzioufas Z, Panos GD, Hamada S. Keratoconus: is it a Non-inflammatory Disease?. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2017 Spring;6(1):1-2. PubMed PMID: 28428967; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5392225.
  35. Hamada S, Moore TC, Moore JE, Al-Dreihi MG, Anbari A, Shah S. Assessment of the effect of cyclosporine-A 0.05% emulsion on the ocular surface and corneal sensation following cataract surgery. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2016 Feb;39(1):15-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.07.003. Epub 2015 Aug 12. PubMed PMID: 26275686.
  36. Sykakis E, Lam FC, Georgoudis P, Hamada S, Lake D. Patients with Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy and Cataract Undergoing Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty and Phacoemulsification with Intraocular Lens Implant: Staged versus Combined Procedure Outcomes. J Ophthalmol. 2015;2015:172075. doi: 10.1155/2015/172075. Epub 2015 May 12. PubMed PMID: 26064669; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4443888.
  37. Hirji N, Sykakis E, Lam F, Petrarca R, Hamada S, Lake D. Corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus or corneal ectasia without epithelial debridement. Eye 03/2015
  38. Litwin A, Kalantzis G, Drimtzias E, Hamada S, Chang B, Malhotra R. Non-surgical treatment of congenital ichthyosis cicatricial ectropion and eyelid retraction using Restylane hyaluronic acid. British Journal of Dermatology 02/2015
  39. Sykakis E, Karim R, Evans JR, Bunce C, Amissah-Arthur KN, Patwary S, McDonnell PJ, Hamada S. Corneal collagen cross-linking for treating keratoconus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Mar 24;(3):CD010621. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010621.pub2. Review. PubMed PMID: 25803325.
  40. Sykakis E, Georgoudis P, Hamada S, Lake D. Detachment of donor graft after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2015 Feb;133(2):e143259. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.3259. Epub 2015 Feb 12. PubMed PMID: 25674892.
  41. Hamada S, Nischal K, Evans J. The activity and damage of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 02/2013; 17(1):e16
  42. Khurram D, Patil J, Gajdosova E, Liasis A, Hamada S. Ocular and systemic findings in Peters anomaly Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 02/2013; 17(1):e18-e19
  43. Hamada S, Khan I, Denniston AK, Rauz S. Childhood blepharokeratoconjunctivitis: characterising a severe phenotype in white adolescents. Br J Ophthalmol. 2012 Jul;96(7):949-55. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2011-300771. Epub 2012 Apr 13. PubMed PMID: 22504838.
  44. Patel C, Hamada S, Athanasiadis Y, Bates R, Saleh G. Intraocular lens opacification mimicking the appearance of a congenital lamellar cataract. Eye (London, England) 08/2012; 26(11)
  45. Hamada S, Darrad K, McDonnell PJ. Salzmann’s nodular corneal degeneration (SNCD): clinical findings, risk factors, prognosis and the role of previous contact lens wear. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2011 Aug;34(4):173-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2011.02.004. Epub 2011 Feb 23. PubMed PMID: 21349758.
  46. Khan IJ, Hamada S, Rauz S. Infectious crystalline keratopathy treated with intrastromal antibiotics. Cornea. 2010 Oct;29(10):1186-8. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e3181d403d4. PubMed PMID: 20595892.
  47. Athanasiadis I, Lazaridou MN, Hamada S, Papaioannou S, Assaf A. Traumatic occipital meningoencephalocele presenting with homonymous hemianopia in a professional driver. Brain Inj. 2010;24(6):914-7
  48. Lake D, Hamada S, Khan S, Daya SM. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty over penetrating keratoplasty for host rim thinning and ectasia. Cornea. 2009 Jun;28(5):489-92. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e31818d3b3c. PubMed PMID: 19421052.
  49. Low S, Hamada S, Nischal KK. Antimetabolite and releasable suture augmented filtration surgery in refractory pediatric glaucomas. J AAPOS. 2008 Apr;12(2):166-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2007.09.012. Epub 2007 Dec 21. PubMed PMID: 18083595.
  50. Seadon H, Hamada S, Tahan M. Reliability and diagnostic significance of frequency doubling visual field testing. Acta ophthalmologica 09/2008; 86:0-0
  51. Hamada S, Low S, Walters BC, Nischal KK. Five-year experience of the 2-incision push-pull technique for anterior and posterior capsulorrhexis in pediatric cataract surgery. Ophthalmology. 2006 Aug;113(8):1309-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.03.057. PubMed PMID: 16877070.
  52. Morrison DA, Mellington FB, Hamada S, Moore AT. Schwartz-Jampel syndrome: surgical management of the myotonia-induced blepharospasm and acquired ptosis after failure with botulinum toxin A injections. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jan-Feb;22(1):57-9. doi: 10.1097/01.iop.0000195008.15872.a0. PubMed PMID: 16418670.
  53. Barnes EA, Dickinson AJ, Langtry JAA, et al. Eyelid basal cell carcinoma. Br J Ophthalmol 2006;90:926-7
  54. Hamada S, Jain S, Sivagnanavel V, et al. Drusen classification in bilateral drusen and fellow eye of exudative age-related macular degeneration. Eye 2006;20:199-202
  55. Jain S, Hamada S, Membrey WL, Chong V. Screening for age-related macular degeneration using nonstereo digital fundus photographs. Eye 2006;20:471-5
  56. Hamada S, Kersey T, Thaller VT. Eyelid basal cell carcinoma: non-Mohs excision, repair, and outcome. Br J Ophthalmol 2005;89:992-4
  57. Mitra M, Menon GJ, Casini A, Hamada S, et al. Tear film lipid layer thickness and ocular comfort after meibomian therapy via latent heat with a novel device in normal subjects. Eye 2005;19:657-60
  58. Hamada S, Issa S. Arcuate Keratotomy for correction of corneal astigmatism after cataract Surgery. Journal for Health Science, Damascus University 2000;1-16

Book Chapters:

  1. Hamada S, Matsou A. Tear Film and Ocular Surface in Keratoconus. In: “keratoconus: current and future state-of-the-art” Springer Book 2021 (in-print)
  2. Hamada S, Maqsood S. Paediatric Cornea.In: Prajna N. Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. Jaypee Brothers. 2018
  3. Hamada S, Maqsood S. Controversies in Paediatric Corneal Cross Linking. In: Barbara A. Controversies in the Management of Keratoconus. Springer International Publishing AG. 2018
  4. Hamada S, Barua A. Collagen Cross Linking in Children. In: Sinjab M, Cummings A. Corneal Collagen Cross Linking. Springer International Publishing 2017
  5. Hamada S, Rauz S. Microbiology, Virology and Histopathological Sampling and Diagnosis. In: Azuara-Blanco A., Hossain P., Lois N. Diagnostic technologies in Ophthalmology. Bentham Science Publishers 2012.
  6. Daya S, Hamada S. Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty”. In: Brightbill F, McDonnell P, McGhee C, Farjo A, Serdarevic O. Corneal Surgery: Theory Technique and Tissue. (4th Ed). Elsevier Health Sciences; ISBN: 9780323048354 (Dec. 2008). British Medical Association Book Awards 2009
  7. Hamada S. Paediatric Cataract: aetiology, diagnosis and management. In: Malhotra R. Eye Essentials: Cataract Assessment, Classification and Management. Butterworth Heinemann / Elsevier; ISBN0080449778 (Oct. 2007)

Books:

  1. Hamada S. and Al-Alawi. Show me what my friends can see by Sonksen P, Stiff B. translated into Arabic: Bahrain 2005; ISBN 0951752618
  2. Hamada S. Arcuate Keratotomy for correction of corneal astigmatism. Arabic Union Catalogue 2000. OCLC 4770562690
  3. Hamada et al. Nelson Essentials in Paedatrics by Richard E. Behrman R, Kliegman R. Tranlated into Arabic: Syria 1994; ISBN978-0721694061
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Samer Hamada Reviews

 

Mr Samer Hamada has received excellent patient testimonials throughout his time as a surgeon. He has been nominated every year for the last 12 years for “outstanding patients experience” award which he has won on two occasions. He also won a local NHS excellence award which is a prestigious award issued to distinguished NHS consultants. Having performed more than 20,000 complex and routine cataract surgeries, in addition to the thousands of other surgeries, patients find that they are in no better hands than Mr Hamada’s.

His passion and dedication to his work not only made him an unparalleled expert in his field but also a truly empathetic and caring surgeon. Working with children and adults alike, he has an ability to put patients at ease and guide them through their complex care and surgeries with compassion and confidence.

Patients most often note Mr Hamada’s kindness, compassion and professionalism when leaving glowing reviews of his service. They also frequently mention how easily Samer Hamada put them at ease, even when they were anxious or worried about the procedure ahead. Many patients have found that Mr Hamada was able to help find a correct diagnosis and efficient treatment plan for them, where other doctors and even experts have struggled or failed to.

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Fern Lulham
13:16 30 Jan 23
Mr Hamada is simply the best! Naturally I value his medical expertise, but for me, just as important is his warm and supportive way of talking to me. It makes all the difference, even when the news has not been what I wanted to hear! Also, Joanna, his office manager is the most helpful person you could ever wish to deal with.
Yas A
16:57 20 Jan 23
I have been to many expert ophthalmologists across the country, however Mr Hamada is the only one so far who has offered me different treatment options to help settle my dry eye disease. I am still in the beginning of my journey but I’m hopeful that my condition continues to improve under his care.His practice manager Joanna has also been very understanding and accommodating whenever I needed to get seen urgently during flare ups.
Hajar CHLIH
17:51 25 Nov 22
Following Mr Hamada’s treatment plan. I have been referred to Eye Clinic London to treat my dry eye disease challenging condition.I highly recommend them for their professional experienced team, especially Mr Hamada his expertise is beyond any words, having had the services of Mr Hamada at numerous locations privately and under NHS. I can only describe him as the absolute best eye surgeon, very professional with such great attention to details, his diagnosis and consultations are very thorough in friendly manner.A BIG Thank you to Mrs Joanna Tregent for taking care after my eyes during IPL sessions, a beautiful professional, dedicated person. She goes above and beyond to give the best service. Thank you to everyone at Eye Clinic London , at this clinic you will be treated as a person not a business number.They highly care about their patients.
Caron French
20:02 11 Nov 22
I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Samer Hamada. His expertise and experience are beyond question, of course, but his style and approach are an added bonus. He really listened to me throughout the process, and made me feel relaxed and calm during both clear lens replacement procedures. I’d like to also mention Mr Hamada’s PA, Joanna, who is a wonderful support to him and who ensured that every i was dotted and every t crossed in her lovely, warm manner. I offer this review willingly but since you’ve offered, please donate to a food bank rather than send me a voucher. Thanks.
Simon Page
13:01 06 Nov 22
Very efficent, thorough and caring from start to completion. Lots of information and guidance from the time of the initial examination and assessment through to the completion of my procedure which involved the removal of cataracts but most importantly lens replacement to restore my long sight to 20/20 vision. Now in my late seventies I have the long sight I had 63 years ago!The nurse who prepared me for the operation described the procedure as being as close to a minor miracle as anything they did at the clinic. She was so right, it is life-changing.Be sure you follow Mr Hamada and his team's advice.
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