David Dunleavy

About

Mr. David Dunleavy is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, specialising in Corneal, Cataract, and Refractive surgery. With over a decade of experience in ophthalmic practice, he has developed extensive expertise on both a national and international level. His training includes prestigious fellowships, notably at Ireland's leading specialist centre, the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he honed his skills in all aspects of corneal and anterior segment surgery.

Mr. Dunleavy is an advocate of innovative surgical practices, performing advanced corneal transplantation techniques such as SALK, DALK, DSAEK, and DMEK. He is a recognised expert in the management of keratoconus, employing cutting-edge treatments including corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL), Kerarings, and CXL-PRK. His expertise in refractive surgery is underscored by his CertLRS qualification from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a postgraduate degree from the University of Ulster. He offers a comprehensive range of refractive solutions, including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and Phakic intraocular lenses (STAAR ICL). For cataract patients seeking advanced vision outcomes, he provides modern intraocular lens options such as Toric, Monofocal+, EDOF, and Multifocal lenses.

In addition to his surgical expertise, Mr. Dunleavy has a particular interest in paediatric anterior segment eye surgery. He leads a well-established NHS service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, catering to patients across the north of England and receiving referrals from a broad region. His dedication to excellence is reflected in the high volume of surgeries he performs, with over 1,000 cataract and refractive procedures annually and a complication rate among the lowest in the UK.

An experienced educator, Mr. Dunleavy is the Training Program Director at the Yorkshire Deanery, designing and delivering training for specialist ophthalmologists. He oversees the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, mentoring international ophthalmologists. His academic contributions include lecturing roles at the University of Leeds, the University of Bradford, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. His commitment to advancing the field has earned him over 10 national and international awards, cementing his reputation as a leader in ophthalmology.