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Ms Valerie Saw

MBBS (Hons I and University Medal) FRCOphth CertLRS PhD

Ophthalmologist

29 years of experience

London, NW8 7JA

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Skill endorsed

by Miss Theresa Richardson, Mr Richard Lee

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Blepharitis
2
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
1
1
Specialist Contact Lenses
1

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About Ms Valerie Saw

Ms Valerie Saw is a world-renowned expert in her field and is currently based at Imperial College NHS Trust. She sees private patients at the Wellington Hospital, the London Clinic, and an Ultralase clinic in Harley Street.

She has expertise in the following areas:

  • Corneal transplants, including DMEK
  • LASIK and other laser refractive surgeries.
  • Cataract surgery using standard, toric, and multifocal lenses
  • Vision correction surgery, including implantable contact lens surgery, lens replacement surgery
  • Keratoconus surgery including cross-linking, DALK
  • Pterygium surgery
  • YAG laser capsulotomy.
  • Dry eye treatment
  • Stye/Chalazion treatment
  • Recurrent corneal erosion treatment
  • General Ophthalmology
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Blepharitis
  • Cataracts
  • Vision correction surgery, including lens replacement and LASIK
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Keratoconus
  • watering eye
  • Corneal infections and scarring
  • Contact lens-related eye conditions

As a leader in her field, she is the only female currently listed among the top laser eye surgeons in the UK by Clinic Compare UK. She is renowned for her expertise and is also the first female president of the British Society for Refractive Surgery.

She trained at the University of Sydney, gaining the University Medal for placing first on the honours list. Following this, she trained in complex corneal cataract and refractive surgery after spending 4 years of advanced speciality training at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital.

She has made significant contributions to research in her field, particularly in the areas of corneal and cataract surgical techniques and inflammatory dry eye conditions.

In addition to her clinical work, she is a clinical lecturer based at the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, where she undertook her PhD focusing on severe forms of dry eye ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (mucous membrane pemphigoid). She is also an examiner and supervisor for PhD students, and she regularly delivers lectures at both national and international scientific meetings. Additionally, she is an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' certificate in laser and refractive surgery.



Subspecialties

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Emergency Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
  • Vision Correction Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(7)
Endorsements
(6)

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Blepharitis
2
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
1
1
Specialist Contact Lenses
1
Cataracts
1
Astigmatism
1

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6069669


Education

University of Sydney

Medicine

Graduated 1997


Qualifications

  • MB BS Hons I and University Medal - University of Sydney - 1997
  • FRANZCO - Royal Australian & NZ College of Ophthalmologists - 2004
  • PhD - University College London - 2009
  • FRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists - 2015
  • Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery (Cert LRS) - Royal College of Ophthalmologists - 2011

Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £255
  • Follow-up appointment: £195

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • The PHC
  • Benenden Health
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality

Location

All locations for Ms Valerie Saw

4.67

(3028)

8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA

4.89

(1976)

20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW

4.64

(736)

Floor 15, Thames View, Fulham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom, W6 8RF

4.88

(381)

119 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AU

4.6

(144)

153-173 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5QH

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(0)

128 Finchley Rd, London, United Kingdom, NW3 5HT

0

(0)

Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road, London, UK, W6 8RF

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(0)

15 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QQ

Video consultation

Video Consultation

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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1

Reviews

5.0
verified patient
12 Nov 2023

Miss Valerie Saw recently performed very successful cataract surgery on both of my eyes and provided excellent advice and solutions to manage and significantly improve my dry eye and blepharitis conditions. Miss Saw is highly professional, extremely thorough, and communicated brilliantly throughout the whole process, so I felt confident every step of the way. During my initial consultation Miss Saw identified some complications with my left eye. She ensured further tests were carried out where required, to ensure the surgery would be a success. Miss Saw clearly explained: my diagnosis; all of my options; and provided excellent information regarding the surgery and aftercare. During the surgeries she explained what was happening, as a result I felt at ease during the operations. She is very patient and was willing to answer all my questions and is very personable and has great people skills. Miss Saw provided excellent aftercare and is supported by a great team who made sure I was looked after extremely well during the whole procedure. I now have a “new set of eyes” and can see clearly, and colours are bright, and details are sharp. I highly recommend Miss Saw, she is highly professional, very thorough, exceptionally knowledgeable, she communicated brilliantly, was incredibly patient and is very personable. Thank you so much!

5.0
verified patient
14 Apr 2023

Ms Saw is a fantastic consultant who made an effort to go the extra mile and ensure I had a smooth procedure. My recovery post surgery has been pretty seamless, mostly due to the guidance Ms Saw gave and her willingness to answer questions and be on hand when needed.

5.0
verified patient
23 Mar 2023

Dr Saw was extremely professional and quickly diagnosed the cause of my eye problem and thoroughly explained in detail how the eye could treated.

5.0
verified patient
22 Oct 2022

I felt incredibly lucky to have my cataracts removed by Ms Valerie Saw. She has a number of qualities that I think any eye doctor -- or maybe any doctor -- should have. She is remarkably attentive to her patients and explains what is happening or going to happen at every step of the way, which is particularly important for such a scary procedure as lens replacement. She also has a fantastic lightness of touch -- I have never met any doctor who would be so delicate with a patient. Apart from performing a difficult cataract removal procedure ( and my right eye, she told me, presented a problem because the cataract was difficult to remove) , she also helped me with a simpler but a very annoying condition known as a 'dry eye'. I had had it for over eight months, when she taught me the technique of hot compresses which brought a wonderful relief. This was before the operations. Now that the condition has returned and I am fighting it again, I feel grateful to Valerie because she had warned me that this might happen and also that it might last up to six months – it is always best to know what to expect. This feeling that I have been warned and know what is going on was my experience all through the worrying time of cataract removals. I felt that I was in good hands. And finally, I am of course, most grateful for the vision I now have. I have been short-sighted and wearing glasses since I was nine. It was a wonderful relief when after moving to Britain in the early 1990's I started wearing contact lenses, which I have been doing for 28 years. Unfortunately, the cataracts ...

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5.0
verified patient
13 Oct 2022

VS was very thorough, reassuring and personable from the first to the final consultation. She was very careful throughout and I was extremely confident that I was in very safe hands. Everything was properly explained and I am delighted with the outcome. The whole procedure went as planned and I did not experience any problems. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
15 Aug 2022

Regrettably I have had to see many doctors lately. Valerie Saw must be one of the most competent , gentle , patient , practical and caring doctors I have come across

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Endorsements

Valerie is a very caring doctor and especially any cornea diseases and is also excels at refractive surgery. She cares enough about her patients not to offer everyone’s laser surgery unless they really will benefit from this and therefore I trust her implicitly.

21 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Corneal Disease
Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions

Miss Theresa Richardson

Miss Theresa Richardson

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

An expert in cornea and refractive conditions, I have referred many happy patients to Ms Saw for her comprehensive approach to patients with advanced corneal conditions requiring the highest level of experience, I have full confidence in Ms Saw!

12 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
Corneal Transplantation

ML

Mr Richard Lee

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Ms Valerie Saw's reviews like?

Ms Valerie Saw's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews.

What languages does Ms Valerie Saw speak?

Ms Valerie Saw speaks English

Where is Ms Valerie Saw located?

Ms Valerie Saw primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital, located at 8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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What are Ms Valerie Saw working hours?

Ms Valerie Saw is working Monday (09:00 - 18:00, 09:00 - 10:00), Tuesday (12:00 - 17:30), Wednesday (13:30 - 17:00), Thursday (08:30 - 18:30), Friday (09:00 - 13:00)

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