Cataract Surgery
Premium and complex cataract surgery including Toric, Multifocal, and Extended Depth of Focus IOLs. Specialist management of challenging cases.
About Your Surgeon
Miss Nardine Menassa
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at St. Paul's Eye Unit with Special Interest in Cornea, Cataract and Ocular Surface Disease
Miss Nardine Menassa is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at St. Paul's Eye Unit at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital with Special Interest in Cornea, Cataract and Ocular Surface Disease. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, where she was also awarded Medical Doctor (MD) doctorate with great honours for her research thesis on developing a PCR-based tool for the rapid diagnosis of fungal keratitis.
Miss Menassa trained in Ophthalmology in Germany (Heidelberg), Switzerland (Lucerne), and the UK, with fellowships in Leicester and Liverpool. She was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Certificate of Completion of Training.
Training & Background
Miss Menassa accomplished her TSC fellowship at the University Hospitals of Leicester and a post-CCT fellowship at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, both in corneal and ocular surface diseases.
Qualifications
- MD - Medical Doctor, University of Heidelberg, Germany (with great honours, thesis on PCR-based diagnosis of fungal keratitis)
- FRCOphth - Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
- TSC Fellowship - University Hospitals of Leicester (corneal and ocular surface diseases)
- Post-CCT Fellowship - Royal Liverpool University Hospital (corneal and ocular surface diseases)
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- Cornea Society
St Paul's Eye Unit & Academic Role
As an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, Miss Menassa collaborates closely with a scientific team to develop a corneal epithelial cell bandage, a project awarded £2.1 million by the MRC.
Miss Menassa is the lead for cataract services at Liverpool University Hospitals and is the Regional Representative to Council at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She also represents the Northwest of England at the Ocular Tissue Advisory Group and is an Examiner at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
For private patients, this means you benefit from a surgeon who operates at the cutting edge of her field—not just a practitioner of medicine, but a contributor to its advancement.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive care across the spectrum of anterior segment conditions
Corneal Transplantation
DMEK and DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs' Dystrophy and other corneal conditions. Full-thickness transplants when indicated.
Ocular Surface Disease
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and related conditions.
Complex Anterior Segment
Management of complex cases including trauma, previous surgery complications, and patients with co-existing corneal and lens pathology.
The Polite & Diligent Approach
I believe in taking time to listen. Every patient has a unique story—their concerns, their lifestyle, what they hope to achieve. Understanding this is just as important as the clinical examination.
I also believe in honesty. I will tell you clearly what I find, what I recommend, and what outcomes you can realistically expect. If surgery isn't the right answer, I'll say so. If there are risks you should know about, I'll explain them.
Finally, I believe in continuity. I personally manage your entire treatment journey, ensuring consultant-delivered care from your first consultation to your final discharge. I conduct your follow-up appointments personally. You have my direct contact details should questions arise.
This is what I mean by boutique care: personal, attentive care where you are never just a number on a list.
— Miss Nardine Menassa
What Patients Say
Miss Menassa is unfailingly polite and diligent. She explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. I felt completely confident going into surgery.
An excellent ophthalmic surgeon and a good listener. She took time to understand my concerns and made sure I was comfortable with the treatment plan.
I was nervous about eye surgery, but Miss Menassa put me at ease. The procedure was straightforward, and the results have been life-changing. I can drive at night again.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you have questions about your vision or you're ready to book a consultation, Miss Menassa and her team are here to help.