Sandro Di Simplicio Consultant Ophthalmologist Newcastle
- 0191 282 5315
- Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Eric Barnes Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Newcastle provides expert care at the Newcastle Eye Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Mr Barnes delivers exceptional outcomes in cataract surgery, watery eyes, and complex eyelid conditions. His commitment to surgical excellence and patient care is unmatched in the region.
Mr Barnes began his medical journey at St George’s Hospital Medical School, graduating in 1988. He refined his ophthalmic expertise through rigorous training at top London hospitals including Chelsea and Westminster, Charing Cross, and St Thomas’s. He later completed a distinguished fellowship in oculoplastics at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital.
In 2001, Mr Barnes joined the Royal Victoria Infirmary as a Consultant. He has since become a trusted name for those suffering from peri-ocular tumours, eyelid malpositions, and tear drainage problems. Through every stage of care, he ensures patients receive personal, effective treatment with minimal disruption.
Mr Barnes has a strong clinical focus on cataract surgery. He combines advanced techniques with a meticulous approach, ensuring fast recovery and excellent visual outcomes. Because of this, patients trust him for both routine and complex cataract procedures.
Since 2002, Mr Barnes has led the undergraduate ophthalmology programme at Newcastle University. He also supports postgraduate training across the UK. As a result, many of today’s rising ophthalmologists have benefited from his teaching and mentorship.
Mr Barnes continues to shape national standards in oculoplastic care. He develops and delivers courses on peri-ocular tumours and was proud to host the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society’s annual meeting in Newcastle in 2008. Since 2012, he has served as the Ophthalmic Audit Clinical Lead, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.
