Ms Lina Osman areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Ms Lina Osman is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in Leicester. With over 10 years of experience in her field, Ms Osman is highly skilled in a wide range of ophthalmological surgical procedures. She is an expert in the treatment of glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), as well as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy.
Ms Osman first qualified with an MBBS, before going on to receive an MSc in Community Eye Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and an FRCOpth from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Ms Osman currently practises at the Stoneygate Eye Hospital and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. She trained at several hospitals across the UK, such as the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, the Royal Free Hospital and King’s College Hospital in London. She completed her subspecialty training in glaucoma at the Queen’s Medical Centre at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
In addition to her clinical work, Ms Osman is renowned for her contributions to medical education and research. She has published several scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is also involved in the training and examination of junior optometrists.