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Mr Faisal Idrees

MBBS, FRCSEd, MRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Glaucoma & Complex Anterior Segment Surgery

A highly experienced glaucoma consultant with a strong focus on advanced diagnostics, long-term disease control, and precision management of complex glaucoma.

Faisal Idrees
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Mr Faisal Idrees – Consultant Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Surgeon

Faisal Idrees is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma, with extensive experience across medical, laser, and surgical management of glaucoma, including complex and high-risk cases. He is recognised for his methodical, evidence-based approach, strong diagnostic expertise, and commitment to preserving vision over the long term in patients with chronic and progressive eye disease.

Mr Idrees holds a substantive NHS consultant post managing patients across the full spectrum of glaucoma severity — from glaucoma suspects and diagnostic challenges, early ocular hypertension through to advanced glaucoma and end-stage disease. The hallmark of his approach to patients has been delivering care for Eyes with Heart and Soul. After many years of exclusively focussing upon NHS service development locally based upon for Quality, Safety and Efficiency, Mr Idrees has made the decision in 2026 to bring that approach to private care.

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Specialist Expertise in Glaucoma

Mr Idrees is a fellowship-trained glaucoma subspecialist who provides comprehensive glaucoma care, offering tailored treatment plans that prioritise:

  • Accurate diagnosis, targeting the mechanism of disease
  • Disease staging, risk stratification with likely trajectory of disease
  • Long-term intraocular pressure control
  • Improvement of the ocular surface environment
  • Preservation of visual function and quality of life

His clinical practice covers:

  • Diagnostic challenges including glaucoma suspects
  • Primary open-angle glaucoma
  • Angle-closure glaucoma
  • Normal-tension glaucoma
  • Secondary glaucomas (including uveitic, pigmentary, steroid-induced, and post-surgical glaucoma)
  • Ocular hypertension
  • Complex and treatment-resistant glaucoma
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Advanced Glaucoma Diagnostics

A core strength of Mr Idrees’s practice lies in advanced glaucoma diagnostics and monitoring, ensuring decisions are driven by robust data and careful clinical assessment rather than pressure readings alone.

This includes expertise in:

  • Optic nerve head assessment
  • OCT analysis of retinal nerve fibre layer and ganglion cell complex
  • Visual field interpretation and progression analysis
  • Gonioscopy and anterior segment assessment
  • Risk modelling and long-term disease forecasting

This diagnostic precision allows for early intervention when needed and avoids unnecessary escalation where disease remains stable and tailoring for individual patients.

Medical & Laser Glaucoma Management

Mr Idrees has extensive experience in medical glaucoma management, optimising topical and systemic therapies while minimising side effects and treatment burden.

He also provides laser treatments including:

  • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
  • Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
  • Ciliary Body treatments

Laser therapy is carefully integrated into broader management plans rather than used in isolation.

Cataract Surgery in Glaucoma Patients

Cataract surgery in glaucoma requires nuanced planning. Mr Idrees has extensive experience managing:

  • Cataracts in glaucomatous eyes
  • Cataract surgery in patients with previous glaucoma surgery
  • Patients requiring combined cataract and pressure-lowering procedures

His approach prioritises visual quality, pressure stability, and long-term safety, particularly in patients with fragile optic nerves

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Surgical Glaucoma Expertise

When surgery is required, Mr Idrees offers a considered and patient-specific approach, ensuring the chosen intervention aligns with disease severity, ocular anatomy, and patient lifestyle.

His surgical experience includes:

  • Trabeculectomy
  • Glaucoma drainage device surgery including bleb forming or targeting the drainage angle
  • Glaucoma surgery standalone or combined with cataract surgery
  • Management of post-operative and complex surgical cases
  • Revision surgery and long-term post-surgical care

He is particularly experienced in peri-operative decision-making, recognising when surgery is necessary — and when it can safely be deferred.

NHS Practice & Multidisciplinary Care

Within the NHS, Mr Idrees manages both routine and complex referrals. He collaborates closely with:

  • Corneal specialists
  • Medical retina and Uveitis specialists
  • Emergency ophthalmology teams

This integrated model ensures continuity of care and rapid escalation when disease activity changes.

Governance, Audit & Quality Improvement

Mr Idrees has a strong background in clinical governance and audit, contributing to service development and patient safety initiatives. His work includes:

  • Actively lobbying to improve Glaucoma Services
  • NICE guideline adherence reviews
  • Surgical outcomes analysis
  • Patient Satisfaction Surveys of Surgical Glaucoma Service
  • Quality assurance in glaucoma clinics and glaucoma surgery

Mr Idrees has with singular purpose, focussed the last 8 years to drive up standards of care and patient safety in local NHS services.

Professional Memberships & Accreditation

  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Medical Protection Society
  • British Medical Association
  • Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • Member of the Institute of Leadership
  • Active participation in UK glaucoma professional networks including
  • United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS)
Patient-Focused Philosophy

Patient-Focused Philosophy

Mr Idrees is known for a calm, thorough, and reassuring consultation style, particularly valued by patients managing a lifelong condition such as glaucoma.

His consultations focus on:

  • Clear explanation of diagnosis and risk
  • Honest discussion of treatment options
  • Long-term planning rather than short-term fixes
  • Shared decision-making
  • Continuity of care

Patients frequently value his ability to translate complex clinical information into clear, practical guidance. His philosophy in his career has been to give patients the time they need, not the time the system gives.

Teaching & Professional Development

Mr Idrees is actively involved in education and mentoring, championing the involvement of nursing and allied health professionals in the fabric of patient care and empowering patients and their relatives.

His teaching activities include:

  • Teaching diagnostic skills and decision-making
  • Supporting multidisciplinary glaucoma education
  • Promoting Patient Safety and Professionalism
  • Ongoing professional development within ophthalmology

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Patients seeking expert glaucoma assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment planning can book a consultation with Mr Faisal Idrees through the Glaucoma Clinic.

Finance & Insurance

At Eye Clinic London, we believe that exceptional eye care should be accessible to all.

Here, we are happy to offer a range of flexible financial options and accept various insurance plans to ensure that your journey towards to optimal eye health is as seamless as possible. Our dedicated team is here to assist you in navigating the financial aspects, so you can focus on what truly matters – your vision and well-being.

Explore our range of payment options and insurance coverage, and let us take care of the rest.

Our Location

Strategically located in Devonshire Street, Harley Medical District, Marylebone, in the heart of London, our clinic is easily accessible, ensuring that your journey to exceptional eye care is as convenient as possible. Our central position ensures that you can easily reach us from various parts of the city.

Devonshire street in Marylebone is not just an address; it’s a hub of convenience and accessibility. With excellent transport links and a wealth of amenities nearby, your visit to Eye Clinic London will be convenient and hassle-free experience.

Whether you are a local resident or visiting form other parts of UK or abroad, our location will provide you with seamless connection to the private eye doctor in London.

When choosing to travel by public transport please alight at Bond Street Station and walk for 7 mins, alternatively exit at Oxford Circus station or Baker Street Station and walk for 10 mins.

Street parking is available.

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