Professor Saurabh Jain

Saurabh Jain is a Professor of Ophthalmology at UCL Medical School and a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Free and UCLH hospitals in central London. 

His areas of clinical expertise include adult strabismus surgery and botox,  paediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

His medical journey in ophthalmology began at King’s College London, followed by specialist registrar training at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he undertook a fellowship in adult strabismus surgery. He later pursued further specialization in paediatric ophthalmology at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

He serves as the International senior examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists as well as with the International Council of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Ophthalmology. He is also an active member of the council of the European Strabismus Association (ESA) and contributes to the research and adult strabismus committees of the American Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).

His research is primarily centered on strabismus and ocular motility, leading to numerous publications, including research papers, book chapters, and three textbooks. He frequently speaks at international conferences and has been invited to deliver lectures worldwide.

Balancing his academic and clinical duties, he manages a busy practice across the Royal Free, Whittington, and UCLH hospitals, integrating patient care with teaching, research, and ongoing education.