Moorfields Private consultants in the global Power List 2026

In the most prestigious awards for ophthalmologists, Moorfields Private has been honoured with four of the top ten in this year’s list, and eight in the top 50.

Every year, The Ophthalmologist selects a theme for its awards. This year’s was Drivers of Change, with a focus on achievements in the past 12 months, highlighting those making the most difference in the field today.

The recognition of the individuals reflects the huge amount of work put in by the teams of people who have contributed to our broad research portfolio.

Unusually, they nominated one individual as the most influential ophthalmologist; the winner of this accolade is Professor Gus Gazzard. He responded to this, saying: “It’s tremendous be among so many colleagues from Moorfields being recognised for contributions to Ophthalmology. It shows the strength of our UCL-NHS collaborations”.

The Moorfields Private staff honoured are: 

• Professor Gus Gazzard, consultant ophthalmic surgeon and director of surgery, and professor of ophthalmology at IoO (Institute of Ophthalmology). (No 1 overall)

• Professor Adnan Tufail, consultant ophthalmic surgeon, honorary senior lecturer and professor of ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology UCL IoO. (Top 10)

• Professor Anthony Khawaja, honorary consultant ophthalmic surgeon and professor of ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL IoO. (Top 10)

• David Verity, consultant orbital and oculoplastic surgeon. (Top 10, new to Power List)

• Professor James Bainbridge, consultant ophthalmic surgeon and chair of retinal studies, UCL IoO.

• Professor Keith Barton, consultant ophthalmic surgeon, professor of ophthalmology at UCL IoO.

• Professor Mandeep Sagoo, consultant ophthalmic surgeon and director of the ocular oncology service, Moorfields Eye Hospital; professor of ophthalmology and ocular oncology, UCL IoO. (New to Power List)

• Professor Mariya Moosajee, consultant ophthalmologist and head of genetics service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, professor of molecular ophthalmology at UCL IoO and The Francis Crick Institute.

The list covers Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Moorfields Private colleagues from specialties not featured in previous years, including digital innovation and oncology, as well as humanitarian work.

Please click here to read more about each of the people recognised, including highlights from their submissions.