Ms Rubina Rahman is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who joined Practice Plus Group in 2023. She specialises in cataract removal, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma treatment, and vitreo-retinal disorders. She has more than 30 years of experience as a Consultant Ophthalmologist.
Biography
After qualifying as a doctor, Ms. Rubina Rahman underwent specialist ophthalmology training in Oxford and the South West of England. She completed a two-year fellowship in Vitreo-retinal surgery at the Oxford Eye Hospital.
In September 2002, Ms. Rahman was appointed as a consultant at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. She has since established a state-of-the-art Vitreo-retinal service from scratch, providing cover to Halifax, Huddersfield, and the surrounding areas. She is among a select group of UK surgeons who use the advanced 27G vitrectomy platform.
Since 2016, Ms. Rahman has been performing 27G procedures in 95% of patients undergoing vitrectomy, significantly enhancing postoperative comfort and expediting visual rehabilitation. She audits her surgical outcomes using a prospectively maintained Vitreo-retinal database.
Throughout her career, Ms. Rahman has held several key positions, including lead clinician, audit lead, and educational supervisor. She is currently the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust, representing the Hospital Eye Service (HES) on the Eye Care Network. In this role, she collaborates with LOC and GP commissioners to ensure integrated working between primary, community, and secondary care. Additionally, she serves as the Lead for Vitreo-retinal Services at CHFT.
Procedures
Expert in cataract surgery
Ms Rahman specialises in cataract surgery
Expert in refractive lens exchange surgery
Ms Rahman specialises in refractive lens exchange surgery
Expert in glaucoma treatment
Ms Rahman specialises in glaucoma treatment
Expert in vitreo-retinal disorders
Ms Rahman specialises in vitreo-retinal disorders
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Ms Rahman is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, refractive lens exchange surgery, and vitreo-retinal disorders.
She joined Practice Plus Group in 2023 and is a pioneer in the world of ophthalmology.
Ms Rahman treats self-pay patients, private medical insurance patients and NHS patients.
A private consultation with Ms Rahman costs £145. This price includes: an in-depth consultation and a tailored treatment plan. Simply call 0330 058 1809 or fill out the form on this page.
Ms Rahman’s specialist training and surgical techniques
Ms Rahman has also pioneered non-posturing macular hole surgery and places great emphasis on outcome auditing, consistently maintaining above-average success rates in her surgical practice.
Ms Rahman’s memberships, fellowships and teaching
Beyond her clinical work, Ms Rahman remains deeply committed to advancing ophthalmology. She serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow and has undertaken several leadership and educational roles, including serving as Audit lead and Clinical lead, reflecting her dedication to maintaining high standards of patient care and professional excellence.
Ms Rahman’s research and publications
Rubina regularly presents her work at national and international conferences and has published over 50 abstracts and 35 peer-reviewed papers across a wide range of ophthalmic topics. She also reviews mainstream ophthalmology journals, including Eye, Retina, and the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. Her academic contributions include co-authoring 50 abstracts and publishing 35 papers on various topics such as cataract, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, and 27G vitrectomy.
“With more than 30 years of experience as a Consultant Ophthalmologist, I can treat a wide range of eye conditions and bring clarity back to your vision.”
Rubina Rahman
Consultant Ophthalmologist
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If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Rubina Rahman.
Can I pay to see Rubina Rahman?
Yes. An initial consultation with Rubina Rahman costs £145. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Rubina Rahman?
First, Rubina Rahman will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options. This will likely involve an in-depth consultation, any eye imaging required on the day (all eye imaging is painless), and a tailored treatment plan.
How much does it cost to see Rubina Rahman?
It costs £145 to have an initial consultation with Rubina Rahman.
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