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Colin Vize

About Me

In my training, I have been fortunate enough to have worked with three separate oculoplastic surgeons and consequently have benefited greatly from a wide range of approaches. My fellowship in Dublin, under the tutelage of Paul Moriarty provided a comprehensive induction to the field and set the standard of service that I strive to achieve.

My surgical caseload is enjoyably varied, ranging from lids to orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease. I have attended and actively participated in the northern oculoplastics meetings on a very regular basis. I still manage to conduct a weekly high volume refractive cataract list. Teaching is an important part of my role and encompasses both undergraduate and postgraduate roles. In addition, I lecture to local GPs and optometrists. I am a senior clinical tutor for HYMS and conduct regular SSCs for medical students.

Medical Career

  • Present 2004

    Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

    Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbit, Hull & East Yorkshire Eye Hospital

  • 2004 2003

    Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis, Leeds General Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 2003 2003

    Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbit, Bradford Royal Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 2003 2002

    Clinical Fellowship

    Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbit, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin

  • 2002 2002

    Paediatric Ophthalmology, Bradford Royal Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 2002 2001

    Cornea & external eye disease, St James’s University Hospital

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 2001 2001

    Oculoplastics, Orbit and Lacrimal, Leeds General Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 2001 2000

    Medical Retina, Leeds General Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 1999 2000

    Paediatrics, Medical & Surgical Retina, Hull Royal Infirmary

    Yorkshire Deanery Ophthalmology Rotation

  • 1999 1997

    Senior House Officer

    Bradford Royal Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital

  • 1997 1996

    Senior House Officer

    Sunderland Eye Infirmary

Education & Training

  • FRCOphth 2003

    Exit Assessment

    Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

  • FRCOphth 1998

    Final Fellowship

    Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

  • FRCOphth 1996

    Optics and Refraction

    Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

  • FRCOphth 1995

    Part 1

    Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

  • M.B.B.S. 1993

    The Medical School

    Newcastle upon Tyne

  • School 1988

    St Mary’s School

    Menston, West Yorkshire

Current Membership of Professional Bodies

  • 2014
    Northern Oculoplastic Group
  • 2012
    American Academy of Ophthalmologists
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    The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a professional medical association of ophthalmologists. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and its membership includes more than 90 percent of practicing ophthalmologists in the United States as well as over 7,000 members abroad. The AAO's stated mission is "to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists ... to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care"
  • 2011
    British Oculoplastic Surgery Society
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    BOPSS, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, was founded in 2000 with the aim of bringing together surgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland who share a major interest in oculoplastic surgery (ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, orbital and lacrimal surgery, and aesthetic (cosmetic) eyelid and facial surgery).
    The aims of the Society are:
    • To advance education, research and the quality of clinical practice in the area of ophthalmology known as oculoplastic surgery. (This field comprises specialist plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal drainage system, and the upper and mid-face).
    • To provide an opportunity for members to meet, communicate and share their expertise and experience in oculoplastic surgery.
    • To provide information and advice to the public in order that a better understanding of oculoplastic surgery as a subspecialty can be achieved.
  • 2003
    British Medical Association
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    The British Medical Association (BMA) is the professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The BMA has a range of representative and scientific committees and is recognised by National Health Service employers as sole contract negotiators for doctors. The BMA's stated aim is "to promote the medical and allied sciences, and to maintain the honour and interests of the medical profession"
  • 1999
    Royal College of Ophthalmologists
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    The Royal College of Ophthalmologists received its Royal Charter in 1988 and although a relatively new college in comparison to other medical royal colleges with long histories, this College continues to strive to meet the needs of the 21st Century. The Royal Charter and Ordinances of the College state that the purposes for which the College exist are:
    • Advance the science and practice of ophthalmology
    • Educate medical practitioners in the science and practice of ophthalmology
    • Maintain proper standards in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of the public
    • Promote study and research in ophthalmology and related subjects and publish the useful results of such study and research
    • Further instruction and training in ophthalmology both in the United Kingdom and overseas
    • Educate the general public in all matters relating to vision and the health of the human eye