Dr. Andrew Webster

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Biography

Andrew Webster is a Professor in Molecular Ophthalmology at University College London and a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He led the Genetics Service at Moorfields, which was established in 2015 and has grown to become the largest specialist service in the country, providing genetic counseling, diagnosis, and management of inherited conditions affecting children, retinal diseases, optic nerve issues, cataracts, and ocular maldevelopment. His research team has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic mechanisms that underlie inherited eye disorders. He has played a pivotal role in national studies conducted by the National Institute for Health Research and Genomics England, and currently co-leads the Hearing and Sight Domain of the Genomics England Clinical Interpretation Partnership. Andrew trained in Ophthalmology Genetics at institutions in Cambridge, Iowa, and London, further enhancing his expertise in the field of genetic ophthalmology.

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Experience

Consultant Ophthalmologist

— Present

Moorfields Eye Hospital • London, ENG

Led the Genetics Service, providing specialized genetic counseling and management for inherited ocular conditions.