Ms. Abha Gupta – Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Ms. Abha Gupta is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist based at the prestigious Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. She began her medical school education at Manchester Medical School, where she also gained an intercalated BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Her specialist ophthalmology training took place at the prestigious Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, with additional experience in the Leeds rotation. After completing her sub-specialty training in Edinburgh, she worked as a consultant in Edinburgh before returning to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, where she now provides expert individual and dedicated  care to patients.

Expertise & Services for Private Patients

Ms. Gupta specializes in a range of eye conditions and advanced treatments, including:

Cataract surgery (including complex cases)

Laser treatments for retinal conditions

YAG capsulotomy (laser treatment for vision after cataract surgery)

Eyelid surgery (basic procedures)

Diabetic eye disease management

Treatment of vein occlusions

Screening for hydroxychloroquine-related retinal issues

Age-related macular degeneration (dry and wet forms)

She leads the hydroxychloroquine retinal screening service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, ensuring high-quality care for patients on long-term medication.

Academic & Professional Leadership

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Gupta is a respected medical educator and examiner. She is a senior examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London) and leads the prestigious Duke Elder Exam for medical students interested in ophthalmology.

She also holds key academic roles, including:

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Member of the Academy of Medical Educators

Module Lead for the MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh

Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer

Ms. Gupta is committed to delivering personalized, expert eye care to her patients, combining her clinical expertise with a passion for medical education and research.