Meet Our Team

CONSULTANT SURGEONS

In striving to meet our objective of being the premier centre of ophthalmic / eye care excellence on the island of Ireland, with world-class, unrivalled patient experience and outcomes, Cathedral Eye Clinic has worked tirelessly to assemble an extensive team of locally-based consultant ophthalmologists (with combined experience of over 200 years), who can provide specialist expertise in:

Laser refractive and lens replacement surgery

Cataract surgery

Corneal / Keratoconus treatments

The management and treatment of retinal conditions

Glaucoma treatments

Oculoplastics / eyelid surgery

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.

Mr Niraj Mandal

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

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.

Mr. Stephen Stewart

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mr. David Armstrong

Consultant Ophthalmologist

As a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Mr. Armstrong has gained a high level of skills in both clinical and surgical Ophthalmology.

Miss Vasuki Jothi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

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.

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.

Optometry and Orthoptics

Cathedral Eye Clinic’s optometrists and orthoptists are highly skilled professionals. They are experts in comprehensively examining and testing all aspects of your eyes and vision using the most state-of-the-art equipment to check, amongst other things, the health of your eyes and your prescription.

Christopher Crawford

Principal Optometrist

Shona McConnell

Optometrist

Gillian Murdoch

Specialist Optometrist

John Dennison

Optometrist

Rachel Blair

Optometrist

Kiera Kerr

Optometrist

Colin Turk

Optometrist

Janice McCrudden

Specialist Optometrist/Medico Legal

Anita McCaw

Orthoptist

Rukhsana McCann

Orthoptist

Anita McCaw

Orthoptist

Rukhsana McCann

Orthoptist

Richard McNeely

Research Optometrist

Rebecca Cairns

KTP Associate Research Optometrist

Richard McNeely

Research Optometrist

Rebecca Cairns

KTP Associate Research Optometrist

Richard Rock

Ophthalmic Technician

Orlagh Morris

Ophthalmic Technician

Olivia Litter

Optical Assistant

Richard Rock

Ophthalmic Technician

Orlagh Morris

Ophthalmic Technician

Olivia Litter

Optical Assistant

CLINIC MANAGEMENT & PATIENT CARE TEAM

Our team has been selected carefully to provide our highly valued patients with the best possible experience from start-to-finish – from initial phone call / email or message right through your pathway from first appointment to final post-op check.

Joyce Shaw

Chief Operations Officer/Registered Manager

Tracey Burns

Deputy Manager

Joyce Shaw

Chief Operations Officer/Registered Manager

Tracey Burns

Deputy Manager

Hannnah 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

Emily Harrop

Marketing Operations Assistant

Yan Taylor

Digital Marketing Assistant

Dee Mexis-Kerr

Senior Finance Administrator

Brent Diffin

Head of Finance

Katie McLaughlin

Finance Assistant

Dee Mexis-Kerr

Senior Finance Administrator

Brent Diffin

Head of Finance

Katie McLaughlin

Finance Assistant

Apple Maxwell

Administration Team Lead

Clare McCrory

Waiting List Initiative Liaison

Grace Duffy

Patient Care Administrator

Siobhan Doherty

Patient Care Administrator

Sarah Moore

Patient Care Administrator

Kelly Connolly

Patient Care Administrator

Vanesa Rubyte

Patient Care Administrator

Zoe Judge

Patient Care Administrator

Clare McRandal

Patient Care Administrator

Jennifer McComb

Patient Care Administrator

Nicole Garces

Front of House

Tara Woolsey

Front of House

Nicole Garces

Front of House

Tara Woolsey

Front of House

NURSING TEAM

Our nursing team has been carefully selected to deliver exceptional care and support throughout your healthcare journey. From preparing you for your procedures to providing skilled, compassionate care during treatment and ensuring a smooth recovery, our nurses are dedicated to your comfort and well-being. With their expertise and commitment, they work closely with the wider healthcare team to ensure every aspect of your care is seamless and patient-centered.