Mr Samer Hamada - Eye Clinic London

07/04/2026

Corneal neuropathic pain — Part 3

One of the most underdiagnosed causes of eye pain today.

It is often mistaken for dry eye — but the mechanism is completely different, and so is the treatment.

This is why diagnosis matters.

If the diagnosis is wrong, the treatment will be too — and patients are left struggling without answers.

04/04/2026

We are honoured to be featured in the Tatler Address Book.

Our work is built around a highly personalised model of care, supported by advanced diagnostics and a detailed understanding of each patient’s condition. From ocular surface disease and dry eye management to complex corneal pathology, refractive surgery, and paediatric care, every decision is tailored rather than standardised.

We see a broad range of cases — from routine to highly complex — with a focus on precision, structured planning, and long-term visual outcomes.

This listing reflects a combination of sustained patient confidence and recognition within the professional community. It also brings greater visibility to an approach that has always prioritised detail, consistency, and individual care.

Our focus remains unchanged — to continue delivering at that level, every day.

29/03/2026

When I spoke to GB News about sun damage to the eyes, the aim was simple — to highlight something we still underestimate.

We are very good at protecting our skin.
But the eyes are often overlooked.

In clinic, this is where it becomes relevant.

UV exposure is not just about brightness or discomfort.
It is cumulative, and over time it contributes to cataract formation, affects the ocular surface, and can worsen dry eye symptoms.

Now, as we move into the summer season, this becomes more relevant than ever.
But it’s important to remember — UV rays are present all year round, even on cloudy days.

What I often see is patients feeling reassured because they are wearing sunglasses —
but not all sunglasses actually protect.

It’s not about how dark the lenses are.
It’s about proper UV filtration and adequate coverage.

And this is the part worth thinking about:
many people are wearing sunglasses… but are not truly protecting their eyes.

16/03/2026

Choosing a lens isn’t just a medical decision.
It’s a life decision.

It affects how you drive at night.
How you read.
How you see the faces you love.

It’s normal to feel confused by the options.
It’s normal to want certainty.

But the truth is — there isn’t one “perfect” lens.
There’s the lens that fits your eyes, your lifestyle, and how your brain adapts.

Your vision deserves time, care, and honest conversation — not pressure.

If you’re thinking about cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange, make sure you feel heard, understood, and confident.

14/03/2026

Back from WOS Winterthur 🇨🇭

Two inspiring days filled with great discussions, new ideas, and meaningful exchanges with colleagues from around the world.

From corneal neuropathic pain to presbyopia solutions, refractive surgery and ocular surface disease — the conversations highlighted how quickly our field continues to evolve.

But beyond the science, meetings like this are also about reconnecting with friends, meeting new colleagues, and sharing perspectives that ultimately help us care better for our patients.

Thank you to the WOS founders and for bringing together such a fantastic group of speakers and participants.

Already looking forward to the next one.

10/03/2026

I’ll be contributing to several sessions covering:

• Corneal neuropathic pain
• Corneal inlays for presbyopia
• Meibography & ocular rosacea workshop
• Keratoconus & refractive surgery

See you in Switzerland.

09/03/2026

One of the biggest challenges in dry eye is not diagnosis.
It’s certainty.

A patient walks in with dryness, irritation, burning, fluctuating vision… and very quickly we think we know what we are dealing with.

And often, broadly speaking, we do.

But the real challenge actually starts after that.

Because dry eye management is rarely straightforward.

Two patients may look very similar in the clinic, yet respond very differently to exactly the same treatment plan.

One improves quickly.
Another barely changes.
A third improves… then plateaus.

And that is where the real clinical thinking begins.

Do we persist with the current treatment?
Do we escalate?
Or do we step back and rethink the approach entirely?

These were some of the ideas we explored recently at 100% Optical together with DayBreak Medical, working through real cases that remind us how dynamic ocular surface disease really is.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do as clinicians is pause, reassess, and adjust the strategy rather than simply continue the protocol.

This is also where advanced diagnostics become invaluable — helping us monitor what is actually changing over time and guiding more personalised management rather than pure trial-and-error.

For patients reading this, there is also an important message:

Dry eye treatment is rarely a one-step fix, and it is certainly not one-size-fits-all. The most successful outcomes often happen when patients are engaged in the process, believe in their recovery, and take an active role in the journey alongside their doctor.

Because in many cases, that partnership is already half of the solution.

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05/03/2026

A wonderful Sunday at The Lanesborough, bringing together professionals from across medicine, aesthetics, nutrition and metabolic health.

Events like this are always a reminder of how powerful multidisciplinary conversations can be. When experts from different fields sit around the same table, ideas evolve quickly — and often in unexpected directions.

We discussed topics ranging from metabolic health and longevity to regenerative aesthetics, the brain–gut connection, and of course the ongoing debate around GLP-1 therapies. What made the discussions particularly valuable was not simply the information shared, but the diversity of perspectives in the room.

In medicine, it is easy to become anchored within a single framework of thinking. We develop models based on our own training, specialty and daily clinical experience. But real progress often happens when those frameworks are challenged.

When clinicians, scientists, nutrition specialists and aesthetic practitioners exchange ideas openly, new connections emerge. Different pieces of the puzzle begin to align.

Metabolic health, aesthetics and longevity are not separate conversations. They are deeply interconnected — and understanding that intersection will likely shape the future of modern medicine and preventive health.

Thank you to the organisers, hosts and fellow speakers who made the day both intellectually stimulating and genuinely enjoyable. Conversations like these are exactly how new ideas are formed.

04/03/2026

A surgery can be technically perfect — yet vision can still fluctuate afterwards.

One of the most common reasons? Dry eye disease.

Your tear film is the first optical surface of the eye. It’s the layer that light passes through before it even reaches the cornea or the lens.

If the tear film is unstable, the corneal surface becomes irregular.
And when that happens, measurements and calculations can change — which may affect visual quality after surgery.

That’s why careful ocular surface assessment and dry eye treatment before surgery is essential.

Better surface.
Better measurements.
Better outcomes.

21/02/2026

“What Most People Don’t Think About”

Lens Surgery: Facts You Should Know.

Most people focus on the day of surgery.

Very few think about:

• How their brain adapts to new optics
• How dry eye can affect measurements
• How night vision can change
• How lifestyle affects outcomes
• How expectations shape satisfaction

Lens surgery isn’t just a procedure.
It’s optics, biology, and adaptation.

Understanding that changes everything.

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17/02/2026

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