Optometry & Vision Science

Mark Wright perform over 300 small incision phaco-emulsification (modern small incision) cataract surgeries annually with over 99% as a day case. His cataract outcomes

are as follows; over the past three years (1,173 consecutive cases), 96% of patients saw 6/12 or better postoperatively (comparative figure is 91% from the national

cataract audit). Mark’s capsular rupture rate, the most commonly sited measurement of surgical dexterity was 0.6% (1.9% national cataract audit). He co-leads the

oculoplastic (eyelid and socket) service for Lothian. Audit of surgical outcomes forms the backbone of revalidation, He was the inaugural audit secretary for the British

Oculoplastic Surgical Society. He have a keen interest in teaching and has, for the past 10 years, run the undergraduate ophthalmology course at Edinburgh University.

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh Consultant Ophthalmologist, West Lothian NHS Trust,

St John's Hospital, Livingston. Honorary Part-time Senior Lecturer, Edinburgh University.