Mr Rakesh Jayaswal is a fellowship-trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in corneal disease, complex cataract surgery, and laser and lens-based vision correction. A founding partner of LaserVision, he leads the ophthalmology service at Prema and has extensive experience across corneal surgery and vision correction.

After initially training in general surgery, he began his ophthalmic career with a lectureship at the University of Sheffield. He subsequently undertook specialist training at Moorfields Eye Hospital at St George’s Hospital, London, and the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. After completing his specialist training, he undertook a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, gaining advanced expertise in corneal surgery and vision correction procedures.

Appointed as a consultant in 2009, Mr Jayaswal went on to lead the corneal service, introducing advanced techniques, including lamellar and endothelial corneal transplantation and newer treatments for keratoconus. His experience spans laser vision correction, lens surgery, and complex corneal transplantation, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the optical system.

With particular expertise in intraocular lenses, Mr Jayaswal tailors lens selection to each patient’s eyes, visual needs and lifestyle. He continues to innovate, evaluating and introducing advances in surgical techniques and lens technology to improve visual outcomes and the quality of patient care.

Mr Jayaswal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a member of the American and European refractive surgery societies. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and presented at more than 30 national and international meetings.