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Richard Imonikhe FRCOphth, MBBS, MSc, BEng, ARSM

Mr. Richard Imonikhe is the Glaucoma Lead Consultant at University Hospital Southampton and the founder of Lumeria Eye Clinic, where he provides private specialist care.

Richard grew up in Southampton before moving to Imperial College London, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering followed by a postgraduate Master’s degree in Science and Engineering in Medicine. He initially worked at the forefront of medical innovation, specializing in regulatory and safety assessments for novel clinical trials. His passion for medicine led him to medical school, where he developed an early interest in Ophthalmology.

His ophthalmic training took him through several prestigious institutions, including Charing Cross Hospital, Western Eye Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he completed a glaucoma fellowship.

Expertise & Surgical Skills

Richard is an expert in:

• Cataract Surgery
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), 
• YAG Capsulotomy, and 
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, as well as a highly experienced 
• Glaucoma Surgery - Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using Elios laser, iStent, Preserflo, Hydrus Shunt, and the OmniSurgical system
• Traditional glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy and aqueous shunt implantation (Paul’s tube, Ahmed valve, Baerveldt valve)

Research & Teaching

Richard has a strong academic background, with research interests in medical devices, AI applications in healthcare, and advanced glaucoma surgery. He has contributed to large clinical trials and published research in peer-reviewed journals.

As an educator, he regularly teaches medical students, optometrists, nurses, and doctors at both regional and departmental levels, sharing his expertise in glaucoma, laser treatments, and surgical innovations.

Patient-Centered Care

Richard’s approach is highly personalized, focusing on understanding each patient’s unique needs and preferences. He combines his extensive expertise with a commitment to delivering exceptional, tailored care for every patient.