A Centre of Ophthalmic Excellence

Our Team

We’ve spent almost two decades assembling a locally-based team of consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists and clinical support staff — bringing more than 200 years of combined experience to every patient who walks through our door.

200+

Years combined
surgical experience

11

Consultant
ophthalmic surgeons

25,000+

Procedures performed
by our Clinical Director alone

A Centre of Ophthalmic Excellence

Clinical leaders who shape the future of ophthalmology

Our consultant surgeons aren’t just practitioners — they lead through innovation, research and the training of the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Why trust our team

Every treatment, backed by proven expertise

Every member of our clinical team brings world-class training and a specific area of focus — so wherever your care pathway leads, you’re seen by someone who specialises in exactly that.

Every treatment, backed by proven expertise

From SMILE and LASIK to lens replacement, our surgeons tailor the technique to your eyes, lifestyle and vision goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Cataract surgery

Our consultants perform cataract procedures daily, offering monofocal and multifocal lens options to match your visual needs after surgery.

Corneal & keratoconus treatments

Specialist care for corneal disease and keratoconus, including CAIRS treatment, delivered by surgeons with dedicated anterior segment expertise.

Retinal condition management

Ongoing monitoring and treatment for retinal conditions from a team with dedicated vitreo-retinal surgical experience.

Glaucoma treatments

Early detection and long-term management, medical and surgical, aimed at protecting your sight for the years ahead.

Oculoplastics & eyelid surgery

Specialist oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital care from a consultant with a dedicated interest in this area of ophthalmology.

Department 01

Consultants

Locally-based consultant ophthalmologists with a combined 200+ years of surgical experience across every major sub-specialty in eye care.

11 Members

Prof Jonathan Moore

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Clinical Director

Professor Johnny Moore is a highly respected Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director of Cathedral Eye Clinic, specialising in ocular surface reconstruction, laser refractive surgery, cataract and other intra-ocular eye surgery and has personally completed approximately 25,000 treatments.

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Mr Niraj Mandal

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Medical Director

Mr Mandal, MBChB FEBO FRCOphth PGDip CertLRS, is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon specialising in refractive lens exchange, cornea and cataract surgery, with over 3000 eye procedures performed and taken care of over 8,000 patients in consultation clinics.

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Mr Stephen Stewart

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Medical Director

Mr Stephen Stewart, MBBS MA PgDipCRS CertLRS FRCOphth, is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in cataract, refractive and complex anterior segment surgery

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Mr Wing Chan

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr Wing Chan is a highly respected Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, with extensive cataract and lens replacement experience. Mr. Chan specialises in vitreo-retinal surgery.

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Mr Gerard Reid

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr Gerard Reid, MB BCh, BAO, MSc, FRCOphth, is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in cataract surgery, glaucoma (medical and surgical management) and inflammatory eye disease.

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Mr. Stuart McGimpsey

Consultant Ophthalmologist

With over 10 years of consultancy experience, Mr. McGimpsey’s specialism is in Vitreoretinal surgery and macular diseases, performing treatments such as cataract surgery, treatments for retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and lid surgery.

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Mr. Richard Best

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr. Richard Best has over 20 years of experience as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, with particular interest in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery. Mr Best acted as Clinical Director for Ophthalmology at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast between 2004-2008.

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Mr. Murali Upendran

Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr. Updendran is a vastly experienced ophthalmic surgeon with retinal, cataract and laser surgery experience and who has held posts in the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai and, more recently, at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

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Mr Sri Kamalarajah

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr. Sri Kamalarajah is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital disorders. He is based at the Royal Victoria Hospital and also has sessions in the Mater and Downpatrick Hospitals.

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Mr. Ajay Mohite

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mr Ajay Mohite is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in vitreoretinal surgery. He brings extensive expertise in treating complex eye conditions, with a particular focus on retinal detachments, macular surgery, and advanced cataract procedures.

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Miss Vasuki Jothi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Department 02

Orthoptics & Optometry

Our optometrists and orthoptists examine every aspect of your eyes and vision using state-of-the-art equipment, from eye health checks to your prescription.

15 Members

Rebecca Cairns

Research Optometrist, Dry Eye Clinic Lead

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Gillian Murdoch

Specialist Optometrist

John Dennison

Optometrist

Conor Loughran

Optometrist

Janice McCrudden

Specialist Optometrist/Medico Legal

Richard Rock

Ophthalmic Technician

Orlagh Morris

Ophthalmic Technician

Peter Finlay

Ophthalmic Technician

Department 03

Clinic Management & Patient Care Team

The team behind your experience from start to finish — your first phone call, your appointments, and everything in between through to your final post-op check.

25 Members

Joyce Shaw

Chief Operations Officer/Registered Manager

Tracey Burns

Deputy Manager

Hannah Long

HR Business Manager

Rachel Lyness

Business Liaison Manager

Benji Aiken

IT Liaison Manager

Ally O’Neill

Patient Experience Liaison

Victoria Gillespie

Business Liaison Officer

Laura Logan

Marketing Executive

Adam Steele

IT Support

Brent Diffin

Head of Finance

Dee Mexis-Kerr

Accounts payable administrator

Katie McLaughlin

Accounts Receivable administrator

Niamh Clernon

Finance Administrative

Amy Morgan

Assistant accountant

Claire McCrory

Deputy Administration Manager

Grace Duffy

Patient Care Administrator

Siobhan Doherty

Patient Care Administrator

Sarah Moore

Patient Care Administrator

Kelly Conolly

Patient Care Administrator

Vanesa Rubyte

Patient Care Administrator

Zoe Judge

Patient Care Administrator

Claire McRandal

Patient Care Administrator

Jennifer McComb

Patient Care Administrator

Tara Woolsey

Front of House

Sarah McAleese

Front of House

Department 04

Nursing Team

From preparing you for your procedure to compassionate care during treatment and a smooth recovery, our nurses keep every part of your care seamless.

7 Members

Iain Mitchell

Quality & Patient Safety Lead

Judith Curry

Dermatology Nurse Manager

Joanne McCabe

Staff Nurse

Denise Keegan

Staff Nurse

Jacqueline Burnside

Staff Nurse

Andrea Fodor

Healthcare Assistant

Richard Montalbo

Healthcare Assistant

Book a consultation with our team

If you’re considering treatment, we invite you to book an assessment and experience the Cathedral Eye Clinic difference for yourself.