Private Retinal &
Complex Cataract
Surgeon in London
Mr Robert Henderson · BSc MBBS MD FRCOphth
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Specialist assessment and surgery for retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular holes and complex cataract problems. Mr Henderson also assesses patients who need further surgery after a previous operation, including persistent macular holes and cases requiring secondary lens implants.
If you have sudden visual symptoms, seek assessment today. For non-urgent enquiries, request a private consultation using the form below.
Private practice available
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Opening January 2027
Conditions
Treated
Mr Henderson offers private consultations and surgery for a comprehensive range of vitreoretinal conditions. Each patient receives a thorough assessment, a clear explanation of all treatment options, and a personalised surgical plan drawing on the latest evidence and techniques.
Specialist assessment and retinal detachment surgery, including complex cases and further surgery after a previous repair.
Retinal detachment care →A consultation to assess your symptoms and retinal scans, discuss whether surgery is appropriate, and explain the potential benefits, limitations and recovery.
Epiretinal membrane assessment and surgery →Assessment and surgery for macular holes, with specialist experience in persistent holes that have not closed after previous treatment.
Macular hole surgery →Specialist assessment for complex cataract problems and eyes requiring secondary lens implants, including consideration of Carlevale lenses where appropriate.
Complex cataract and secondary lens options →Wet and dry AMD managed with the most current anti-VEGF therapies. Mr Henderson provides specialist assessment and a personalised ongoing treatment plan to preserve and maximise your vision.
Learn more →Diabetic retinopathy and vitreous haemorrhage require timely expert management. Mr Henderson offers surgical vitrectomy for advanced disease alongside intravitreal injection therapy and laser treatment.
Learn more →Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implantation. Mr Henderson is experienced in combined cataract and vitreoretinal procedures for patients requiring both interventions simultaneously.
Learn more →Significant vitreous floaters can profoundly impact quality of life. Mr Henderson offers pars plana vitrectomy for floater removal in carefully selected patients, with a low complication rate and high satisfaction.
Learn more →As founder of the vitreoretinal unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Mr Henderson offers specialist care for children with Coats disease, FEVR, Stickler syndrome, and paediatric retinal detachment.
Learn more →Specialist assessment, genetic diagnosis, and access to cutting-edge gene therapy trials for LCA, retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, choroideremia, and Usher syndrome.
Learn more →Pars plana vitrectomy is the cornerstone of vitreoretinal surgery. Learn about what the procedure involves, the different conditions it treats, what to expect, and how to prepare.
Learn more →Considering your options
after previous eye surgery?
Mr Henderson welcomes consultations about persistent macular holes, complex retinal detachment and problems requiring secondary lens surgery. He will review your previous treatment, assess your eye and discuss the options relevant to your circumstances.
His specialist interests include amniotic membrane grafting for persistent macular holes.
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A Surgeon at the
Forefront of Retinal Care
Mr Robert Henderson is a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. His practice includes adult retinal surgery, complex cases requiring further surgery and specialist paediatric retinal care.
After completing his medical degree at UCL and his core ophthalmology training in London, Mr Henderson undertook fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, and a final advanced vitreoretinal fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital. This international training gave him an exceptionally broad surgical foundation, spanning both complex adult vitreoretinal surgery and the highly specialist field of paediatric retinal disease.
Mr Henderson founded the Vitreoretinal Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital, which is now the UK’s national referral centre for paediatric vitreoretinal surgery. He is the lead surgeon for the GOSH Highly Specialised RPE65 Ocular Gene Therapy Programme — the first approved gene therapy for inherited retinal disease in the UK — and has been Principal Investigator on the world’s first CLN2 ocular gene therapy trial.
Alongside his surgical practice, Mr Henderson serves as Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Great Ormond Street Hospital and is Honorary Associate Professor at the UCL–GOSH Institute of Child Health. With over 68 peer-reviewed publications, he is one of the most published vitreoretinal surgeons in the United Kingdom.
In his private practice, Mr Henderson offers the full range of adult vitreoretinal surgical and medical care, bringing world-class expertise to the treatment of conditions including retinal detachment, macular hole, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration.
One of fewer than five surgeons in the UK performing vitreoretinal surgery on infants — based at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the UK’s national paediatric referral centre for retinal disease.
Designated vitreoretinal surgeon for the UK OOKP (osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis) service at Moorfields Eye Hospital — a last-resort sight-restoring procedure for adults who have failed all other corneal treatments, and one of the most specialised surgical roles in British ophthalmology.
Expertise You
Can Trust
Mr Henderson combines the precision of a high-volume surgical specialist with the breadth of knowledge that comes from leading some of the most complex retinal programmes in the world.
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Where to Find Me
162 City Road
London EC1V 2PD
World-renowned specialist eye hospital and the centre of Mr Henderson’s adult vitreoretinal practice.
Great Ormond Street
London WC1N 3JH
UK national referral centre for paediatric vitreoretinal surgery, founded by Mr Henderson in 2014. Private clinic held on Wednesday evenings.
1 Welbeck Street
London W1G 0AR
A premier private medical centre in the heart of Marylebone. Mr Henderson will be consulting here from January 2027.
Research & Publications
Mr Henderson is one of the most published vitreoretinal surgeons in the United Kingdom, with a body of work spanning gene therapy, paediatric retinal disease, electrophysiology, surgical innovation and translational retinal science.
He has led first-in-human clinical trials, co-authored national commissioning applications, and contributed to landmark studies published in journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, The Lancet Digital Health, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Surgical Videos
Mr Henderson shares surgical video footage to support patient understanding and to contribute to the education of the next generation of vitreoretinal surgeons.
Request a private consultation
To enquire about a consultation with Mr Henderson, complete the form below or use the contact details provided. His team will contact you to discuss your enquiry and arrange the next step.
Private consultations are available at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, with private consulting at 1 Welbeck from January 2027.
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For suspected retinal detachment or sudden unexplained vision loss, please attend the Moorfields Eye Hospital 24-hour Emergency Eye Service at City Road, or contact your GP immediately for an urgent ophthalmology referral.