Mr Robert Peden

Mr Rob Peden is a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in oculoplastic, aesthetic, cataract, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. His post-graduate training was completed at Moorfields Eye Hospital (London), as well as in Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Harley Street.

He provides bespoke structural, functional, and aesthetic surgery around the eyes, brow, and mid-face, working closely with patients to achieve natural-looking cosmetic outcomes. His extensive training as an eye surgeon enables him to assess the health of the eyes and surrounding structures, anticipate potential challenges, and incorporate these insights into comprehensive surgical planning.

Mr Peden performs cataract surgery with excellent outcomes and a very low complication rate. An audit of his cataract surgery over the five years leading up to February 2020 showed the following results: best-corrected vision of 6/6 (“20-20”) or better in 87.9% of patients without other eye diseases (compared to the UK average of 50.7%); 6/9 or better in 100% of patients (UK average 76.2%); and 6/12 (driving standard) or better in 100% of patients (UK average 96.2%). His complication rate for capsular rupture—a key indicator of surgical quality—was just 0.4% (UK average 1.1%).

University Education:

• Oxford University – Studied physiological sciences with a specialisation in neuroscience, achieving 93% in the neuroscience First Public Examination

• University of London – Graduate entry medicine; placed in the 98th centile in the Medical Schools Admissions Test, with distinctions in ophthalmology and orthopaedics

Post-graduate Training:

• Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh
  Comprehensive clinical and surgical training in ophthalmology, with a focus on oculoplastic and cataract surgery
  Ranked 2nd in the UK in the final FRCOphth exit examination

• Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke’s)
  Senior Clinical Fellowship offering advanced training in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery

• Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
  Advanced surgical fellowship at Europe’s oldest and largest ophthalmic centre
  Extensive experience in diagnosing and managing diseases of the eyelids, orbits, tear ducts, and mid-face
  Skilled in administering botulinum toxin injections to the lids, face, and neck
  Surgical periocular aesthetic training at Moorfields Private and 152 Harley Street

Mr Peden has taught at the universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh, London (UCL and Bart’s), St Andrews, and Dundee. He has also lectured for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology and MSurg in Clinical Ophthalmology programmes, in addition to various clinical and surgical courses.

He is a Good Clinical Practice-certified researcher with publications in leading journals and international presentations. He also serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Surgery and the Journal of International Medical Research.

Outside of his medical career, Mr Peden enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and spending time in the great outdoors.