Mr Andrew Luff is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange and vitreoretinal surgery, with more than 35 years’ experience and over 25,000 lens procedures. He consults and operates for Eye Surgery Clinic patients across Highcliffe, Guildford, Winchester and Southampton.
About Mr Andrew Luff
Andrew Luff is one of the most experienced eye surgeons practising in the south of England. His career in ophthalmology began in 1988, and over more than three decades he has performed in excess of 25,000 cataract and refractive lens procedures and more than 15,000 vitrectomy operations — one of the largest surgical experiences of its kind in the region.
He trained to Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) level in both general and ophthalmic surgery, and held the post of Clinical Service Director for Ophthalmology at Southampton General Hospital. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Chichester, where his research focuses on symptomatic vitreous opacity (persistent floaters) — an area in which he is recognised nationally.
Patients value his calm, evidence-based approach and the continuity of being assessed, treated and followed up by the same consultant throughout their care.
Specialist expertise & procedures
Mr Luff focuses on lens and retinal surgery, with a particular interest in restoring clear, functional vision after cataract or for patients troubled by floaters. Procedures he performs include:
He also treats symptomatic vitreous floaters with dedicated floater treatment, offers premium implant lenses, and provides photobiomodulation assessment for dry age-related macular degeneration. Indicative self-pay costs are set out on our cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange and vitreoretinal surgery price pages.
Training, qualifications & memberships
Mr Luff is on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmology (GMC reference 2595689). His training and professional standing include:
Medical education & training
- Undergraduate medicine at the University of Oxford and Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London
- Higher ophthalmic surgical training at Southampton General Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in general and ophthalmic surgery
- Visiting Professor, University of Chichester
Professional memberships
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Britain & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
- European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Professional profiles
Considering cataract surgery, lens replacement or treatment for floaters? Mr Luff can talk you through your options.
Request an appointmentWhere Mr Luff consults
Mr Luff sees private patients at the following Eye Surgery Clinic locations in the south of England:
- Highcliffe (Dorset)
- Guildford (Surrey)
- Winchester (Hampshire)
- Southampton (Hampshire)