Mr Nick Stanojcic

Mr Nick Stanojcic is a UK-dual-trained consultant ophthalmologist and optometrist specializing in cataract and corneal surgery and vision correction. Mr Stanojcic completed advanced fellowship training in cataract and corneal transplantation surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital and Addenbrookes Hospital. He holds a research doctorate (MD) from King’s College London in modern cataract surgery. Mr Stanojcic has been the Lead for Corneal Service at West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Stanojcic has led several NIHR (National Institute for Health and Research) portfolio studies and Randomized Controlled Trials researching cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/nick.stanojcic.1/bibliography/public/). His landmark research publication into Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery was the world’s first Randomized Controlled Trial to report long-term safety and efficacy results.

Mr Stanojcic was ranked 1st overall in the prestigious internationally open Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Duke-Elder Ophthalmology Exam. He was awarded 1st prize from the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons for Best Cataract Research Paper.

Mr Stanojcic is the national lead for Medicines, Devices and Safety and a member of the Quality and Safety Committee at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. As part of this role, he works closely with MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care and offers advice and guidance to ophthalmologists in the UK. Mr Stanojcic is an active trainer for the surgical skills faculty at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.