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About Dr Yin Mon Aung

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Dr Yin Mon Aung is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery, dedicated to helping patients protect, preserve and restore their sight with the safest, most effective, and advanced treatments available. With a strong reputation for clinical skill and a warm, personalised approach to care, she is committed to offering every patient the highest standard of ophthalmic treatment. Dr Aung is widely recognised for her calm, reassuring manner. Patients often describe her as approachable and thorough. She believes that clear communication is essential in eye care and takes the time to explain diagnoses, discuss treatment options and answer questions in a way that helps patients feel informed, confident and supported at every step. Her approach combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion, making her a trusted choice for patients seeking specialist eye care. Dr Aung’s Glaucoma training spans the most respected ophthalmic centres across Asia and the United Kingdom, giving her a rare depth of international experience. She completed a Clinical Glaucoma Fellowship at the Singapore National Eye Centre, one of Asia’s leading institutions for glaucoma research, innovation and complex patient care. This fellowship allowed her to develop extensive expertise in

diagnosing and managing glaucoma of all types and severities. Following this, she undertook a Senior Glaucoma Fellowship at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, where she gained advanced surgical experience in managing challenging and complex glaucoma cases. Her training at these centres has equipped her with a highly specialised skill set, particularly in modern surgical techniques. In addition to her fellowship training, Dr Aung holds: · FRCOphth – Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists · ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Edinburgh · MRCSEd (Ophth), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Her strong academic background underpins her commitment to delivering evidence-based, safe and effective care. Dr Aung runs a busy glaucoma service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, where she cares for a large and diverse patient population. She is also actively involved in training junior eye surgeons and works collaboratively with specialist optometrists and nurses to maintain the highest standards of care. Her dedication has been recognised through multiple staff award nominations for exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical contribution. Above all, Dr Aung is deeply committed to providing personalised, compassionate and evidence-based care. She strives to ensure that every patient feels listened to, supported and fully understood, whether they are undergoing routine cataract surgery, managing long-term glaucoma or seeking advice about their eye health. Her combination of advanced expertise, surgical precision and warm bedside manner makes her a highly trusted specialist for patients seeking high-quality private eye care.

Clinical Interests

  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), including iStent and OMNI Surgical System
  • Trabeculectomy surgery
  • Preserflo Microshunt implantation
  • Advanced cataract surgery using modern techniques and intraocular lens implantation
  • Combined cataract and glaucoma procedures to treat both conditions safely and efficiently in a single surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologist
  • UK and Eire Glaucoma Society
  • The Midland Ophthalmological Society
  • General Medical Council

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

7726644
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

M.B.,B.S (Ygn), MRCS Ed (Ophth), ChM (Clinical Ophthalmology), FRCOphh

Professional memberships

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologist
  • UK and Eire Glaucoma Society
  • The Midland Ophthalmological Society
  • General Medical Council

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