Mr Self joined UHS as consultant in May 2013, after completing his specialist training in ophthalmology in Southampton, and in paediatric ophthalmology in Manchester.

BM FRCOphth PhD

Training and education

BM, University of Southampton, 1999
PhD, University of Southampton, 2009
FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2012.

Experience

Mr Self joined UHS as consultant in May 2013, after completing his specialist training in ophthalmology in Southampton, and in paediatric ophthalmology in Manchester. His research training was through a prestigious Medical Research Council clinical research training fellowship/PhD in ophthalmic molecular genetics and nystagmus.

Mr Self is lead ophthalmologist for the oculo-genetics, paediatric cataract and paediatric nystagmus services at UHS. He is also a senior lecturer and examiner at the University of Southampton, and has various associated teaching and research roles.

Mr Self is advisor to INvision research charity, has formally advised the Nystagmus Network charity, and is a board member of the Gift of Sight charity. He also works with local and national community groups and schools to promote public awareness and engagement in science.

Awards and prizes

Medical Research Council clinical research training fellowship grant
Nominated for national bioscience communication award 2009 for public engagement in science work

Research

Nystagmus
Ophthalmic genetics
Paediatric ophthalmic surgery

Information on Mr Self's research and publications is available on the University of Southampton website.

Contact

You can contact Mr Self by emailing his secretary Wendy Rowe, or by calling 023 8120 3617