A founder-led eye clinic on Harley Street.
Located at 22a in the heart of London’s medical district, we continue Harley Street’s decades-long association with ophthalmology – combining four decades of clinical authority with a refined, personalised approach to care.
Built on a quiet conviction.
The Harley Street Eye Centre at 22a was founded in 2018 by Mr Marwan Ghabra around a quiet conviction – that real ophthalmic care begins in conversation with the surgeon who will perform the procedure, not a call centre.
Forty years of clinical practice live behind that idea, including the first phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Damascus in 1998 and the technique that now carries his name. From routine refractive surgery to the corneal and retinal cases other clinics turn away, every patient is met in person, scanned with our full diagnostic suite, and given a plan built around their eyes – not a template.
Right treatment, right time.
We provide individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition, lifestyle and visual goals – delivered with ethical, evidence-based practice.
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Consultant-led
Every assessment, every decision, every procedure is led by a senior consultant. No juniors fronting clinical calls.
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Ethical & evidence-based
Diagnostics first. We only recommend a procedure when the data and your goals genuinely align.
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Continuity of care
The same names answer your calls, scan your eyes and follow up after surgery - for as long as you need us.
The clinic other clinics call.
We’re increasingly recognised internationally as a go-to clinic for complicated, unusual or second-opinion cases. Patients fly in from across the UK, the Gulf and the United States – particularly for keratoconus, advanced corneal disease and retinitis pigmentosa.
Patients since 2019
Treatments performed
Urgent vitrectomy
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The Ghabras.
A father-son team uniting decades of surgical mastery with the discipline of modern, patient-centred healthcare delivery.
Mr Marwan Ghabra
Founder · Medical Director
An internationally renowned ophthalmic surgeon with over four decades of clinical and surgical practice. Originator of the Ghabra Technique for keratoconus. Trained in the UK and Damascus, where he performed the first phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Syria. NHS Monday complex surgical list at Barts Health.
- Cornea
- Refractive
- Retina
- Complex cataract
Dr Hakam Ghabra
Clinical Director
Refractive surgeon and healthcare entrepreneur. Leads the clinic’s growth, patient pathway design and digital systems. Co-founder of MAG Optics and United Scientific Associates – the family’s clinical research and innovation arms. Active in LASIK, Trans-PRK, ICL and lens-based refractive surgery.
- Refractive surgery
- Dry eye
- Innovation
- Patient experience
A practice that grows by referral.
1998
First phacoemulsification cataract surgery performed in Damascus by Mr Marwan Ghabra.
2013
MAG Optics co-founded - the family innovation arm developing intra-corneal implants.
2015
Selected into Johnson & Johnson J Labs Accelerator with MAG Optics.
2018
The Harley Street Eye Centre opens its doors at 22a.
2023
Recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for keratoconus.
2025
Flux Awards Eyecare Provider of the Year.
MAG Optics & the Ghabra Technique.
In 2013, Mr Marwan and Dr Hakam Ghabra co-founded MAG Optics to develop custom intra-corneal implants for keratoconus – earning selection into the Johnson & Johnson J Labs Accelerator.
The work led to the Ghabra Technique – a femtosecond laser-assisted method for implanting collagen lenticules deep within the corneal stroma, designed to preserve native tissue where transplant would otherwise be the only option.
The family’s clinical research arm, United Scientific Associates, runs proof-of-concept studies that bring innovations from bench to patient.
Lens innovation: the mix-and-match approach.
Our research in refractive and cataract surgery pioneered the “mix-and-match” intra-ocular lens (IOL) strategy, combining monofocal, extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) and multifocal lens technologies.
By customising IOL combinations to each eye, this method achieves:
- Spectacle independence for all visual ranges
- Reduced glare and halo phenomena
- Improved contrast sensitivity and night vision
This evidence-based approach has influenced modern refractive practice worldwide and remains central to advanced lens-surgery planning.
Technology & Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities support accurate diagnosis and precise, predictable treatment:
- Advanced diagnostics: OCT, corneal topography, ocular biometry and dry-eye assessment
- Modern laser platforms for laser eye surgery and YAG laser procedures
- Dedicated surgical and minor-ops rooms, with comfortable patient areas
- Digital imaging to benchmark progress over time
Technology matters, but how we use it for you matters most. Every investigation and procedure is chosen for clinical value and safety.
In the press, on the record.
12 Reasons Why 7,700+ People Choose Us
Meet our consultants.
Led by Mr Marwan Ghabra and supported by senior consultants, each focused on their own field of expertise. The same names answer your calls, scan your eyes and follow up after surgery.
Dr Hakam Ghabra
Clinical Director
- Refractive surgery
- Dry eye
- Patient experience
Professor Charles Claoué
Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Cataract
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
Mr Ahmad El Karamouty
Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Lens replacement
Stories of vision restored.
Hear directly from patients whose lives were changed by surgeon-led care at The Harley Street Eye Centre.
Cadell
Laser Eye Surgery
“This surgery changed my life , it was like night and day. I was back to playing football like nothing happened.”
Caddel
Joel
Laser Eye Surgery
“I literally woke up the next morning and could see , it was just like nothing had ever happened.”
Joel
Amira
Laser Eye Surgery
“My questions were answered. I felt a lot more comfortable and I didn’t feel like I was ever rushed or pressured into making the decision.”
Amira
Sharon
Laser Eye Surgery
“I thought that was it… And once I saw him — oh my God, it was like… I said to him, you’re like my guardian angel. Because I just felt safe. I actually felt safe in his hands.”
Sharon
Frequently Asked Questions
Something specific on your mind?
We’re one call away on 0203 968 2030.
Do I need a referral to see a consultant?
How long is an appointment?
Allow 45–90 minutes for your first visit to accommodate diagnostics, discussion and planning.
Is laser eye surgery right for me?
Suitability depends on prescription, corneal health and lifestyle. We’ll perform detailed scans and explain the safest options (including non-surgical choices).
What if I’ve had surgery elsewhere and still have symptoms?
We regularly assess complex and post-operative cases. Please bring any previous records or scans, and we’ll advise on the next steps.
Do you treat children?
Yes. Our paediatric ophthalmology service provides gentle assessments and evidence-based treatments for children.
What aftercare will I receive?
A structured follow-up plan with direct access to your care team; longer-term monitoring for conditions like glaucoma, keratoconus and retinal disease where appropriate.
Speak with our team.
No sales team. No pressure. A thoughtful, expert conversation about your eyes.