Mr Luke Anderson is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea, specialising in cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He holds patents for digital vision assessment technology in Europe, Japan and the United States, and has published clinical apps on the Apple App Store including a neuro-ophthalmic simulator.

Specialist Interests

• Cataract surgery (including toric, monofocal plus, extended depth of focus and multifocal IOLs)
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
• Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
• Glaucoma diagnosis and management
• Digital assessment of vision
• Artificial intelligence and neural networks in eye disease

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered at Sancta Maria Hospital

Mr Anderson offers private cataract and glaucoma consultations and surgery at Sancta Maria Hospital. His cataract practice covers standard and complex cataract surgery using a range of intraocular lens options including toric lenses for astigmatism, monofocal plus, extended depth of focus and multifocal lenses. His glaucoma practice includes medical management, laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), offered either as a standalone procedure or combined with cataract surgery.

Innovation and Research

Mr Anderson holds granted patents for digital vision assessment technology in Europe, Japan and the USA, and has published several clinical apps on the Apple App Store, including a neuro-ophthalmic simulator. His current research interests include the digital assessment of vision and the use of data and neural networks in the diagnosis and prognosis of eye disease, with an active glaucoma care pathway research project. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

National Leadership Roles

Mr Anderson is Chair of the Task and Finish Group reviewing the National Pathway for Glaucoma in Wales, and Chair of the Ophthalmic IT Committee for Swansea Bay University Health Board. He held several positions at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, including the Ophthalmic Training Group, the Curriculum Subcommittee, the Steering Group for the college’s e-portfolio, and was a founding member of the college’s Surgical Simulation Group.

Training and Appointments

Mr Anderson qualified from Leicester University in 2002, worked in Australia, and completed ophthalmic higher surgical training in Hampshire and Wales. He completed cataract and glaucoma surgical training at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, and became Glaucoma Lead for Cwm Taf University Health Board before joining Swansea Bay University Health Board in 2018.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
• Director, Eye Wales
• Director, Sana Private Health

He is a director of Eye Wales and Sana Private Health, and was Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Swansea Bay University Health Board.