Ophthalmology

NHS Lothian offers a strong platform for commercial ophthalmology research, with specialist services across retina, uveitis, glaucoma, cornea, cataract, paediatrics and neuro-ophthalmology. The department supports industry studies through experienced clinical investigators, access to diverse patient populations, advanced multimodal imaging, and established infrastructure for delivering complex interventional and observational trials.

Meet our PIs specialising in this area

Paul Steptoe
Email v1pstep3@ed.ac.ukSpecialty: Ophthalmology
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, NHS Lothian
  • Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
  • NRS Career Researcher Fellow

Commercial research interests:

Medical retina| Uveitis trials

Andrew Tatham
Emailandrew.tatham@nhs.scotSpecialty: Ophthalmology
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, NHS Lothian

Commercial research interests:

Ophthalmology|Glaucoma| Retina|Cataract