Testimonials and News
President of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society
In October 2024 Dr Tatham was elected as President of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society, the professional society for glaucoma specialists.
www.aop.org.uk/ot/news/2024/11/11/ukegs-appoints-2025-president-and-president-elect
“Dr Tatham saved my sight and I’m so grateful”
Dr Tatham featured in the Sunday Post after saving Teresa's vision with lens replacement surgery.
www.sundaypost.com/fp/surgeon-fixed-the-plumbing-in-glaucoma-patients-eye-to-save-her-sight/
"He and the theatre staff were very professional and kind"
A grateful patient Jenny shared her story of cataract surgery with Dr Tatham with NHS Lothian Charity.
nhslothiancharity.org/case-study/jennys-story-honouring-my-late-husband-with-a-gift-in-my-will/
Indian Glaucoma Society
Dr Tatham was invited to the Glaucoma Society of India annual conference in September 2024. He was also able to visit the renowned Aravind Eye Hospital.
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Dr Tatham was recently a mentor for the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) course at the ESCRS, sharing his expertise with surgeons from across Europe.
Brazilian Glaucoma Meeting
In November 2024 Dr Tatham was a keynote speaker in Belo Horizonte Brazil where he lectured on innovation in glaucoma surgery.
Selected Awards
Dr Tatham has received many awards for his work, including:
Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Oct 2020
American Academy of Ophthalmology Best in Show, Oct 2019
Royal College of Ophthalmologists' Best Poster Prize, May 2019
International Santen Clinical Case Challenge Frist Prize, Apr 2019
University of Edinburgh MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology Tutor of the Year 2019
Scottish Ophthalmological Club Best Poster Prize, Sep 2018
American Academy of Ophthalmology International Scholar Award, Mar 2018
ARVO International Travel Grant, Feb 2017
American Academy of Ophthalmology International Ophthalmologist Education Award, Aug 2016
The Lady Illingworth Trust Prize Award, Apr 2016
2015 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Foulds’ Trophy, May 2015
2015 ARVO Innovative Ophthalmology Research Award, May 2015
Chinese Ophthalmological Society – Best Paper Award, Sep 2014
Scottish Ophthalmological Club – Best Paper Award, Feb 2014
UK and Eire Glaucoma Society – Best Paper Award, Dec 2013
San Diego American Lions Club Certificate of Appreciation, April 2013
Moorfields’ Alumni Meeting – Best Audit Award, Jan 2012
European Board of Ophthalmology Examination Highest Mark Award, May 2011