Mr Peter Simcock
MB ChB, DO, FRCP, FRCS, FRCOphth
- Specialities Ophthalmology
- Telephone 01392 434 141
- Year of first qualification 1983
- Email peter@theeyeexpert.co.uk
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Languages spoken
English
- GMC Number 2846062
- Website http://www.theeyeexpert.co.uk
- Fax 01392 279 333
Profile
Mr Simcock has a wealth of experience in treating cataract, retinal and macular problems. He prides himself in providing the most appropriate treatment for his patients with the highest level of clinical care. He will take time to give a clear explanation of your condition and treatment.
Mr Simcock's website has been developed to provide detailed information on all the conditions he treats in an unbiased and informative way which is easy to use and includes video clips.
He has been lead trainer on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists microsurgical course and trains eye doctors from all over the world.
Mr Simcock has a national clinical excellence award for his duties to the NHS and has been on the Training Committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Chair of the Equivalence of Training Committee.
He has also been Lead Clinical, Audit lead and College Tutor in his NHS post.
Clinics
- By arrangement
Locations
Current posts
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Interests
Other interests
Mr Simcock is a cataract and retina specialist and performs all types of cataract surgery including premium toric lenses and ways of reducing dependence on glasses. He performs all types of retinal surgery and has been at the forefront of developing limited posture techniques for macular hole surgery as well as combined surgery with lens removal at the time of vitrectomy to avoid subsequent cataract surgery. He is also a macular specialist and can provide all types of injection and laser treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusions.
Personal interests
Mr Simcock enjoys the outdoor life with his, wife and young family and at weekends goes exploring in his VW Campervan with bikes and surfboards aboard.
Member of
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Research
- 45 scientific articles in peer reviewed journals
- 3 books published