Andrew is an award winning cataract and glaucoma surgeon with a special interest in laser and surgical treatments.
He is president-elect of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) and a member of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS) Executive Committee. He was a lead for development of the European Glaucoma Guidelines, which have been translated into 11 languages and are widely used as the reference for high quality care. Andrew completed two advanced training fellowships graduating from Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, USA. For the last 10 years has been a consultant surgeon at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh where he provides a service personalised to the needs of individual patients. He is also a visiting surgeon at the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland and is ranked as one of the top 10 glaucoma specialists in Europe (https://expertscape.com/ex/glaucoma/c/eur). Since 2023, he has served as the National Lead for Ophthalmology Research in Scotland. He also holds a certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and was awarded the highest score in Europe in his board examination. He has specialist training in advanced cataract surgery techniques and was one of the first ophthalmologists in Europe to be awarded a Fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery Sub-specialist diploma (FEBOS-CR). Andrew lives in Edinburgh with his wife and 3 daughters. In his spare time he volunteers as a qualified assessor for the British Paralympic Association. Andrew works with most insurance companies but many of his patients choose to self pay. A new patient consultation is £250. |
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Self pay fees Initial consultation: £250 Follow up consultation: £200 Cataract surgery: from £3250 To check other prices please call 0800 702 2667 |
What patient's say about Dr Tatham
"Mr Tatham is an exceptional Eye Surgeon who has treated my glaucoma with great success. His advice, care and surgical attention have been excellent." Dinah Bentley, Edinburgh "Dr Tatham saved my sight and I’m so grateful.”
Teresita Winser, Aberdeenshire A patient recently shared her story in the Sunday Post. Click the link below to read more.
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Charity workDr Tatham is chair of Eyecare, the charitable body supporting vision research and training in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
If you are holding a charity event or considering a legacy donation please consider a gift this fund which is part of Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eye-pavilion |