Mr Nadeem Ali

Professional statement

Mr Nadeem Ali is a world-famous consultant ophthalmologist specialising exclusively in adult squint surgery, based at the London Squint Clinic. He specialises in the treatment of all forms of strabismus (squint) and diplopia (double vision), and is one of the few eye surgeons in the world devoted 100% to squint surgery. Patients come from across the UK and from around the world to have surgery with him.
 
Mr Ali was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and pursued his medical studies at Gonville and Caius College, the leading medical college within the University of Cambridge. He excelled academically, earning a triple first Class degree, topping his year on two occasions and receiving 16 academic awards. During his time at Cambridge, he conducted research on eye movements alongside renowned professors in the field.
 
After completing his basic medical training, Mr Ali spent seven years in ophthalmology training in the Northern Region, primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. He further honed his skills through a fellowship in squint surgery under the guidance of international expert Mike Clarke.
 
He also undertook a fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, gaining experience in neuro-ophthalmology, including complex eye movement disorders.
 
In 2010, Mr Ali was appointed consultant squint surgeon at world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he collaborated with top squint specialist John Lee. During this time, he gained extensive experience in advanced squint and double vision treatments.
 
One of his roles at Moorfields was lead for adult squint surgery at Moorfields South, and he was also responsible for monitoring the safety of squint surgeries within the Trust. His journal publication on the safety profile of 4000 squint operations has become a benchmark for safety standards in the field. He left Moorfields in 2023 to focus more on his work at the London Squint Clinic.
 
Outside of the UK, Mr Ali serves as a visiting consultant squint surgeon to Gibraltar Health Authority and the government eye hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland. He has trained fellows in squint surgery, both from the UK and abroad. He has been recognised for his dedication to patient care with an NHS Hero award.