Consultant Orthoptist

Biography

Mr Jayesh Khistria MSc. BMedSci (Hons), is a Consultant Orthoptist, and graduated from the University of Sheffield. He holds a master’s in clinical ophthalmology, from University College London and started his early orthoptic career at the Oxford Eye Hospital before joining Moorfields, working alongside some of the UK’s top squint surgeons.

Mr Khistria is the first orthoptist in the country to be working in an advanced neuro-ophthalmology role and an honorary lecturer at UCL for new undergraduate orthoptists.
He specialises in both adult and paediatric treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), double vision and squints (strabismus) and has a special interest in neuro-ophthalmology, stroke, and orbital fracture patients.

Mr Khistria’s expertise encompasses children’s tailored treatment for diagnosis and management of strabismus. He is focused about patient centred care and will ensure that he tailors management plans to each of his patient’s needs.

Clinical interests

  • Paediatric Strabismus/Squints
  • Adult Strabismus/Squints
  • Amblyopia
  • Double VisionNeuro-ophthalmology
  • Stroke Rehab
  • Orbital Floor Fractures
  • Vision Therapy
  • Convergence insufficiency treatment