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Mr Allon Barsam
MA (Hons) Cantab MB BS FRCOphth FWCRS Examiner Cert LRS
Laser eye surgeon and OCL Vision founding partner, Allon Barsam, has a world-recognised reputation for personalised vision correction delivering maximum precision and care for every one of his patients. Mr Barsam combines state-of-the-art technology with superb technical microsurgical skills.
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Director and founding partner of OCL Vision
Allon Barsam is a director and founding partner of OCL Vision. From 2010 he specialised exclusively in laser eye surgery, lens-based vision correction surgery, cataract surgery with premium lenses and corneal surgery. He has an international reputation for combining state of the art technology with superb, microsurgical skills.
Mr Barsam recognises that each patient deserves both precision and personalisation for their vision. He has a passion and proven track record providing enhanced vision for many people whose livelihoods and wellbeing depend on sight. His laser eye surgery patients include naval aviators (top gun pilots), commercial pilots, elite professional athletes in major sports and high-profile members of the entertainment industry. In addition, he has treated hundreds of doctors, optometrists, consultant eye surgeons and members of their families including several other laser eye surgeons from across the world.
Mr Barsam was trained in several international centres of excellence. He graduated in 2002 from the University of Cambridge and University College London Medical Schools with honours and a distinction in surgery. His residency training was at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, followed by a fellowship in New York, where he worked closely with two of the founding fathers of modern cornea, cataract and laser vision correction surgery. He then completed an additional cornea, cataract and refractive surgery fellowship at the Western Eye Hospital in London.
Mr Barsam was the lead Consultant and fellowship director for corneal transplantation and complex anterior segment surgery at the L&D University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UCL Partners. This tertiary centre of excellence was founded and set up by him in 2012, for which he received several excellence awards.
He has published over 45 peer-reviewed scientific papers and 16 book chapters and he is the co-author of a comprehensive textbook on Ophthalmology, which is now in its third edition.
He is an editorial advisory board member and former section editor of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe. He wrote his Doctoral thesis at the University of Cambridge on Keratoconus and safety in laser vision correction.
Mr Barsam is regularly invited to speak, chair and moderate at national and international conferences. He is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ prestigious Microsurgical Skills Faculty.
In 2023 he was honoured to be invited to become one of a few inaugural board-certified fellows of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (FWCRS) in recognition for his commitment and contributions to the Specialty of Refractive surgery globally. Mr Barsam was a member of the Council for the Royal Society of Medicine, Ophthalmology section from 2015-18. In 2018, he was selected to join the CertLRS Examinations Subcommittee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, working with the college to safeguard national standards in laser and lens-based refractive surgery. In 2023 Mr Barsam was also elected as a member of the council for both the British Society of Refractive Surgery and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
In addition, Mr Barsam is an expert opinion leader for the laser eye surgery and cataract surgery industry, frequently advising on best practices with existing and emerging advanced technology. He has been the lead instructor for a video-based instructional course in refractive anterior segment surgery at both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Specialties
Personalised laser and lens vision correction
He specialises in personalised laser and lens vision correction. He will work with you to carefully customise the best treatment plan for your individual visual needs.
- Laser Eye Surgery: LASIK
- Laser Eye Surgery: LASEK/PRK/TransPRK
- Laser Eye Surgery: SmartSight™
- Reading Vision Correction
- Lens replacement surgery
- Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Phakic IOLs
- Corneal Transplantation
- Keratoconus Management
- Advanced Surface Ablation
Research highlights
Effective, safe and very latest technology
It’s essential for Mr Barsam to offer his patients the most effective, safe and very latest technology. He highly values innovation and he is meticulous with research, critical analysis and thorough evidence base for best practice before he implements new techniques or treatments. Mr Barsam is a surgical innovator who works closely with the industry to refine and advance existing techniques continually.
A GLOBAL REPUTATION
Expert opinion leader
Mr Barsam is a sought-after, expert opinion leader for the laser eye surgery and cataract surgery industry, frequently advising on how to improve and perfect safety with existing and emerging advanced technology.
In 2022 successfully carried out the UK's first SmartSight™ (lenticule extraction/flapless keyhole laser vision correction) procedure.
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Our eye surgery clinic in New Cavendish Street
Our laser eye surgery and cataract surgery clinic is located on New Cavendish Street in the heart of London’s Marylebone. Nestled between Harley Street and Wimpole Street.
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Pamela Lens Replacement SurgeryClinical excellence guaranteed. Highly professional and yet friendly, reassuring staff and excellent facilities. The waiting time for initial consultation, assessments, and resulting surgery for lens replacements is just 2 weeks. Highly satisfied. Thank you to Ali Mearza!
Emma Laser Eye surgeryThe way I was dealt by Dr Laginaf was nothing short of outstanding. She went above and beyond and I would like to thank Dr Laginaf for the attention to detail.
Suhail VitrectomyGreat experience with Dr Chien Wong and his team. I needed to have three separate operations to repair a detached retina and poor NHS interventions. Amazing care and treatment and 2 years later still very grateful for their efforts.
Gordon Cataract SurgerySo much care, from the initial enquiry to the final check-up, every team member treats you as if you are the most important person they have ever dealt with. I completed my treatment feeling valued and with better than 20/20 vision.
Robert Laser Vision CorrectionThe entire experience, from early tests to the surgery and post-surgery care has been nothing but exceptional! I had my surgery in December and whenever I've needed any help or had any concerns, the entire team, from the receptionists to nurses and Dr Laura have been magical. I would highly recommend OCL Vision!
Lynne Cataract SurgeryFrom start to finish, I felt I was in good and trustworthy hands. I had a cataract operation with Mr Barsam and have no hesitation in recommending him and his outstanding team. I cannot thank you all enough!
