Our Consultants - Mr. Daniel Dragnev FRCOphth FEBO FICO
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Department:
Rennie Eye Clinic
Specialty Areas:
Cataract, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Diabetic Retinopathy, General Ophthalmology
Contact Details:
Lara Llewellyn
Tel: 01744 646622
Fax: 01744 646331
Clinical Access Times:
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00 St Helens Hospital
Friday 09:00 – 17:00 St Helens Hospital
Overview/Background:
I commenced my ophthalmology career in 2004. I have trained in Bulgaria, Germany and the UK. I was appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 2014.
I have expertise in cataract surgery under local or topical (only drops) anaesthesia. I have a special interest in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma- trabeculectomy, non-penetrating glaucoma surgery (viscocanalostomy), XEN implant, iStent . I perform combined glaucoma and cataract surgery.
I am Diabetic Retinopathy Lead at St Helens hospital and manage medical retina conditions as well (Age-related macular degeneration, Central retinal vein occlusion, Branch retinal vein occlusion). My regular practice involves anti-VEGF (Lucentis, Eylea), steroid implants (Ozurdex,Iluvien) and micropulse laser therapy.
Qualifications:
- Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Fellow of The European Board of Ophthalmologists
- Fellow of The International Council of Ophthalmology
Professional Membership:
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- North of England Ophthalmology Society
