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Mr YanNing(Johnson) Neo

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Whipps Cross Hospital & The Royal London Hospital

Johnson Neo is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon specializing in cornea, external disease, cataract, and refractive surgery. He undertook his ophthalmology specialist training in London and was recommended an acceleration of training award twice by Health Education England before achieving his Certificate of Completion of Training. During his training, he also undertook one year of fellowship training in population health with The King's Fund, and one year of research fellowship award studying the application of Artificial Intelligence in ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He also chaired the London Ophthalmology Trainee Group and was the chief resident at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He subsequently completed two years of advanced fellowship training in cornea and external eye disease at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, 2 best-selling textbooks and several podcasts (including being the permanent host of the Eye See podcast series). He is the youngest elected member of the advisory board for the Royal College of Ophthalmologist National Ophthalmic Database (NOD) and sits on the council for multiple international and national organisations such as ESCRS, UKISCRS, Tear Health Academy and MCLOSA. Johnson is triple board-certified and has till date received over 30 National and International awards in recognition of his achievements in clinical excellence, research, teaching, quality improvement and medical leadership.

Treatments and procedures

  • Cataract and secondary lens replacement surgery
  • Anterior segment reconstruction
  • Cornea transplants (penetrating keratoplasty, anterior lamellar keratoplasty, DSAEK, DMEK)
  • Corneal limbal stem cell transplant
  • Pterygium surgery
  • Therapeutic laser surgery
  • Laser refractive surgery

Research interests

Johnson has vast experience in surveillance and large dataset studies. His published research on the National Ophthalmic Database has helped set the national standards for cataract surgery in the United Kingdom and worldwide. His work on the use of machine learning algorithms (MLA) in triaging adult eye casualty patients has attracted collaborations between the NHS and industrial partners to further the use of artificial intelligence in the UK health and care setting.

His current research focuses on the causal relationship between novel chemotherapy agents and ocular surface inflammation. He also leads the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons young ophthalmologists’ sustainability research group.

Leadership roles

  • National advisory board, Royal College of Ophthalmologist (RCOphth) Cataract National Ophthalmic Database (NOD)
  • Council member, International Tear Health Academy (THA)
  • Council member, Medical Contact Lens & Ocular Surface Association (MCLOSA)
  • Global council member, EyeSustain
Speciality
Consultant services Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken English
Available for private patient work Yes, find out more
GMC number 7421179
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