Adam Ross is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-speciality interest in cataract and lens surgery including micro-incision and complex cataract surgery, general ophthalmology, retina and uveitis. He has over 20 years experience in medicine, and was previously the lead for the retinal service at the Bristol Eye Hospital  as well as being exceptionally active in clinical research, being the principal and chief investigator on a variety of trials. He carried out his training in Bristol and Cheltenham, as well as visiting fellowships in New York and the National Eye Institute in Washington.   

His expertise lies in cataract and lens surgery, complex cataracts, premium multifocal/trifocal and toric intraocular lenses as well as retinal disease.  

Mr Ross has extensive experience using the newest innovations and modern intraocular lenses including Monofocal, EDOF, EMV, Multifocal, Trifocal, Spiral and Toric lenses.  He regularly collaborates with the pharmaceutical industry and was one of the first UK surgeons to be given the opportunity to use the most modern intraocular lenses before fully coming to market.

Furthermore, he is an expert in retinal and inflammatory (uveitis) eye diseases having led the retinal and injection service at the world renowned Bristol Eye Hospital.  He has set up various clinical trials investigating novel drugs and therapeutics.  Mr Ross has published widely in the ophthalmic literature and is continually invited to give opinions, talks and presentations world-wide.

Mr Ross has completed various post-graduate qualifications, is a fellow of the higher education academy, and continues to be actively involved in teaching of ophthalmologists in addition to allied health professionals. 

He has an extensive background in teaching and was the Ophthalmology Postgraduate Training Director and Head of School for Ophthalmology in the Severn Deanery as well as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Bristol. Mr Ross has trained numerous ophthalmology trainees and fellows who are now consultant ophthalmic surgeons both in the UK and worldwide

Mr Ross is also heavily involved in research within the subspecialty of retina and previously sat on the board of trustees for the charity SRUK (Sight Research UK). 

He takes pride in providing bespoke individualised care for all of his patients.

Outside of Ophthalmology, Mr Ross is a proficient musician having previously attended the Royal Academy of Music. He plays the violin regularly and sings wide and varied repertoire in a choir performing regularly in concerts.

Over and above everything else, Mr Ross enjoys spending time with his family in Cornwall in the sea.

Mr Ross is able to treat the following conditions:  cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, lens surgery, refractive lens surgery, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, diabetic eye disease, other retina and macular diseases, glaucoma, dry eye , blepharitis, uveitis, eyelid cysts and lumps as well Laser Yag procedures.

• Cataract
• Premium Intraocular Lenses
• Toric Intraocular Lenses
• Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
• YAG Laser eye surgery
• Retinal Laser Treatment
• Uveitis
• Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Retinal Vein Occlusion
• Injections (lucentis, eylea, avastin ozurdex, Iluvien),
• Blepharitis, Dry eyes
• General Ophthalmology

• Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• American Academy Ophthalmology
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Other posts held

• Consultant Ophthalmologist, Bristol Eye Hospital
• Training Programme Director / Head of School for Ophthalmology
• University of Bristol Examiner
• General Medical Council, UK (GMC) recognised Trainer
• Lead Consultant for Medical Retina Service, Bristol Eye Hospital
• Training Lead for 9 registrars, 10 Retinal Fellows, numerous optometrists and nurse practitioners
• Honorary Senior Lecturer / Lead Coordinator for University of Bristol Undergraduate Ophthalmology Programme
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Trustee for National Eye Disease Charity (NERC)