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Mr Obeda Kailani

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Year Qualified
2010
Qualifications
MBBS BSc(Hons) AKC FRCOphth FBCLA PGCert CertLRS
Specialty
Ophthalmology

Special Interests

  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGs)
  • Glaucoma micro / shunt and trabeculectomy surgery
  • Complex cataract surgery and laser surgery
  • Medical education

Biography

Mr Kailani is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Senior Lecturer and glaucoma surgeon recognised for his contribution to advancing modern ophthalmic care. He was named in the Top 50 in the world Ophthalmologist Power List for 2026, reflecting his role in shaping innovation within the specialty. He completed his medical degree in the UK, followed by higher specialist training in ophthalmology and advanced subspecialty fellowships in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at leading tertiary centres in London.

Mr Kailani’s work focuses on the responsible adoption of innovation, ensuring that new technologies and techniques are supported by evidence, structured training, and sustainable systems. He has led the integration of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and minimally invasive bleb-based procedures into routine practice, including canaloplasty, trabeculotomy techniques, the PreserFlo MicroShunt, and laser-based MIGS. His approach emphasises clear treatment pathways, rigorous evaluation of complications, and benchmarking of outcomes against national and international standards, enabling more precise and individualised care.

Alongside clinical practice, Mr Kailani has established a strong academic profile grounded in real-world outcomes. He has published as senior author on multiple peer-reviewed studies exploring glaucoma interventions, variation in surgical practice, and the health-economic impact of service delivery. He also serves as a reviewer for six high-impact ophthalmology journals.

Mr Kailani has a particular interest in scalable models of care, including the development and implementation of virtual pathways, demonstrating that innovation in delivery can be achieved safely with appropriate governance and outcome monitoring.

He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Cambridge and is actively involved in surgical training through fellowship supervision, international teaching, and research into simulation-based and technology-enhanced education.

Mr Kailani’s work reflects a clear commitment to delivering ophthalmology that is evidence-led, patient-centred, and built for the future.

Research

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