Tarun Sharma

About

Mr. Tarun Sharma is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust, a position he has held since 2008. He has been instrumental in establishing the county's complex glaucoma surgical service, focusing on advanced treatments such as modern trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C and laser interventions for glaucoma.

Mr. Sharma's journey in ophthalmology began after qualifying as a medical doctor, when he entered a three-year residency program specialising in ophthalmology. During his residency, he conducted a prospective randomised study on glaucoma surgery, earning his MD in Ophthalmology in 1994. His advanced training continued at prestigious institutions, including the Birmingham Eye Hospital, Oxford Eye Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he served as both Specialist Registrar and Senior Glaucoma Fellow.

With a strong interest in glaucoma diagnostics and treatments, Mr. Sharma is particularly skilled in disc imaging, laser treatments, and surgical interventions like modern trabeculectomy with adjunctive therapies and glaucoma drainage implant surgery. His research explores the quality of life in patients with glaucoma, as well as the integration of cataract surgery in complex glaucoma cases and advancements in modern glaucoma surgical techniques.

Mr. Sharma's contributions to the field include publishing the world’s first paper on the use of 5-FU in phacoemulsification to protect functioning glaucoma operations. He has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is a respected educator. As an active faculty member, he frequently participates in training workshops and delivers invited lectures on glaucoma both in the UK and internationally, sharing his expertise and insights into the latest developments in glaucoma management.