Mr Derek Ho
Qualifications
MA(Cantab) MBBS FRCOphth FEBO CertLRS
GMC number: 7419381
Practising since: 2013
Specialties
Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmology
Sub-specialties: Oculoplastic Surgery
Consultation times
- Clinics at the Cardiff Bay Hospital
- Overview
About
Mr Derek Ho is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Cardiff, Wales, specialising in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, corneal transplantation, and other corneal and conjunctival procedures. He is also the Consultant Lead for Cataract Services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
He is a high-volume cataract surgeon, performing and supervising approximately 100 cataract operations each month. For suitable private patients, he offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery using needle-free topical anaesthesia, allowing rapid visual recovery with minimal discomfort.
He graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed his ophthalmology training in Wales, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) and the European Board of Ophthalmology, Mr Ho is a dual board-certified eye surgeon. He also holds the UK specialist certificate in laser and refractive surgery (CertLRS), reflecting his expertise in advanced vision correction techniques.
He is a Surgical Skills Faculty Trainer at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, teaching and mentoring ophthalmology trainees nationally. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents at national and international meeting. He is a member of UKISCRS and EUCornea
Special interests
Cataract surgery
Corneal diseases
Anterior Segment Surgeries
Other interests
Bilateral dropless cataract surgeries
Premium cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy
Pterygium
Personal interests
Spending time and travelling with my family.
Languages spoken
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Derek Ho at Nuffield Health
- Refractive lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Mr Derek Ho works with
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Cardiff Bay Hospital, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff, CF11 0SN
Related experience
Research
Mr Derek Ho’s research centres on advancing training and technology in cataract and microsurgical eye surgery. His work has explored how surgeons resume operating after a long break, finding that confidence and stress levels improve with structured practice and simulation.
In his pursuit of innovation, Mr Ho has pioneered affordable stereoscopic imaging for ophthalmic education — from smartphone-delivered 3D visualisation to compact recording systems that make Micsurgical teachingmore accessible and immersive.
Mr Ho has also examined rare surgical phenomena, such as trypan blue dye unintentionally staining the back of the eye, and clarified that this effect, though unusual, is harmless and temporary.
Memberships
- United Kingdom & Ireland Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons
- European Society of Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Specialists
Other posts held
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Consultant Ophthalmologist
Insurers Mr Derek Ho works with
Mr Derek Ho works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Mr Derek Ho does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Derek Ho does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Derek Ho does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.