MBBS (Distinction) BSc (Hons) FRCOphth MD(Res) PgDip
Consultant Ophthalmologist
"My interest in eyes began during medical school. During my fourth year, I undertook an intercalated Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience at Imperial College London, where we had a module on Vision. Learning about the way the eye captures light and the brain constructs the world we see as part of higher visual processing struck me as one of biology's most remarkable achievements. That spark never left me, and it guided everything that followed."
Mr Anurag Garg is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, one of London's leading academic teaching hospitals. After graduating from Imperial College School of Medicine with Distinction and a First Class Honours intercalated BSc in Neuroscience, he trained across some of the UK's most respected centres, including Moorfields Eye Hospital — widely regarded as the world's leading specialist eye hospital — and St Thomas' Hospital. He completed two glaucoma fellowships, at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital respectively. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract & Refractive Surgery from Ulster University, before taking up his substantive consultant post at Guy's & St Thomas' in 2025.
What sets Mr Garg's practice apart is the combination of broad clinical experience and focused specialist expertise — three areas that together define his approach to private practice.
An experienced cataract surgeon with a specialist interest in complex cases and patients with co-existing eye conditions. He offers the full range of intraocular lens options, including toric lenses for astigmatism and premium lenses for patients who wish to reduce their dependence on glasses after surgery. For many patients, cataract surgery is life-changing — and Mr Garg's priority is ensuring every patient feels fully informed and confident before proceeding.
Learn more →As Clinical Lead for the Rapid Access Eye Clinic at St Thomas' Hospital, Mr Garg manages the full spectrum of urgent and general ophthalmic presentations every week — from red and painful eyes to sudden visual disturbance and unexplained symptoms that need specialist assessment. Patients who are unsure what is wrong, or who simply want expert reassurance, are always welcome.
Learn more →Mr Garg has dedicated a significant part of his career to understanding and advancing the treatment of glaucoma. His MD(Res) from University College London focused on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) — a safe and effective laser treatment for glaucoma — and his research contributed to the landmark LiGHT Trial, which changed national guidance on how glaucoma is first treated in the UK. He has published over 25 peer-reviewed papers, including in The Lancet and Ophthalmology.
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Mr Garg has a longstanding commitment to postgraduate medical education and clinical training. He holds the role of College Tutor for Ophthalmology at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the pastoral and educational oversight of ophthalmology residents within the department.
He serves as a clinical and educational supervisor for ophthalmology residents and fellows. He also supervises optometrists undertaking the Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification, reflecting his commitment to multidisciplinary education and the development of extended roles within eye care.
Beyond ophthalmology, Mr Garg contributes to wider postgraduate education, delivering regular teaching to foundation year doctors and emergency medicine residents on the recognition and initial management of acute eye conditions — an area where timely, accurate assessment can be critical to preserving a patient's sight.
Research has been a defining part of Mr Garg's career. He completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD[Res]) at University College London under the supervision of Professor Gus Gazzard — ranked among the world's leading ophthalmologists and widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in glaucoma — focusing on the clinical outcomes, predictors of success, and safety of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in the treatment of glaucoma. This work was undertaken as part of the landmark multicentre LiGHT Trial, which Professor Gazzard led, and which directly influenced national guidance on the first-line treatment of glaucoma in the UK.
He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals including The Lancet, Ophthalmology, Eye, and IOVS, with multiple first and senior author papers focusing on glaucoma outcomes and laser treatment. His research has been recognised with several competitive awards and grants, including funding from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the International Glaucoma Association, and Fight for Sight.
Mr Garg has presented his research at national and international ophthalmology meetings, and was awarded the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society Prize for Best Free Paper in 2019. That same year, the International Glaucoma Association Award for Excellence in Glaucoma Care was awarded to the LiGHT Trial Study Group, of which Mr Garg was a member.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Garg continues to contribute to ophthalmic research. He is currently involved as a collaborator in cataract-related clinical trials, with further publications in preparation — reflecting his ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice and the advancement of patient care.
A full list of publications is available on request.
A private consultation with Mr Garg is unhurried. He believes that good eye care begins with listening — understanding not just your symptoms, but how they are affecting your life. He will take the time to explain your diagnosis clearly, set out your options, and make sure you feel confident in any decision reached together.
At your first appointment, Mr Garg will take a full clinical history before performing a comprehensive eye examination. This will typically include assessment of your vision, measurement of your eye pressure, and examination of the front and back of your eyes using a slit lamp. Further investigations or imaging may be arranged where appropriate, depending on your presenting concerns.
To make the most of your consultation, please bring your current spectacles or contact lens prescription if you have one, a list of any medications you are currently taking, and any previous eye test results or referral letters that may be relevant.
Mr Garg sees patients at GSTT Private, St Thomas' Hospital, conveniently located on the South Bank in central London, with excellent transport links from across the city and beyond.
Outside of his clinical and academic work, Mr Garg is married to a Consultant Dermatologist, also at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. They have two young children together. In his spare time, Mr Garg enjoys cycling, running, squash, and tennis.
Mr Garg welcomes self-referrals, GP and optometrist referrals, and patients with private health insurance.
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