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Mr Thomas Betts

Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon

MBChB (Dundee), FRCOphth

Mr Thomas Betts is a consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon with over 12 years of surgical experience. He graduated MBChB from the University of Dundee in 2007 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and member of the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society.

Tom completed seven years of ophthalmology training in Wales followed by three years of subspecialty fellowship in oculoplastics and glaucoma in New Zealand, giving him international expertise in complex eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery.

Expertise highlights

  • Over 12 years of cataract surgery with a complication rate well below the national average
  • Deputy Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at University Hospital of Wales
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University
  • Ophthalmic lead for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Skin Cancer MDT

Specialties

Cataract Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, Watery Eyes, Eye Socket Surgery, YAG Laser, Glaucoma

Key Achievements

12+ years cataract surgery with complication rate well below national average, British Oculoplastic Surgical Society member, Ophthalmic lead for Cardiff & Vale Skin Cancer MDT, 3-year fellowship in New Zealand
Mr Thomas Betts, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon at Vale Eye Surgeons

NHS Role

Deputy Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, UHW; Honorary Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University

Fellowship

3 years subspecialty training in Oculoplastics & Glaucoma, New Zealand

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