Ms Charlotte Buscombe
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
About Ms Charlotte Buscombe
Ms Charlotte Buscombe is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist expertise in cataract and refractive surgery. She joined the Wellington Eye Clinic in 2025, bringing extensive UK training and a decade of broad ophthalmic experience.
Charlotte has a background in clinical ophthalmology, ethics, and law. This uniquely supports her compassionate approach to patient counselling, consent and communication, as well as her emphasis on tailored care and shared decision-making.
Clinical Background & Expertise
· Laser Eye Surgery
· ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
· Custom Lens Replacement (CLR)
· Premium Cataract Surgery – including toric and multifocal intraocular lenses (IOL)
Charlotte is committed to delivering safe, high-quality visual outcomes while optimising the patient experience at every step of the surgical journey.
Qualifications & Training
Ms. Buscombe is a graduate of the Peninsula Medical School, in the South West of England. She completed specialist ophthalmology training in the UK through the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She holds:
· Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
· Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmologists (FEBO), achieving one of the highest international examination scores
Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract & Refractive Surgery (PgDipCRS, Merit)
Ms Buscombe also has a background in medical law and education, having obtained:
· Master’s Degree in Medical Law (LLM, Distinction)
· Diploma in Legal Medicine (DLM, Distinction)
· Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME, Distinction)
Academic & Professional Contributions
Former Professionalism Development Tutor, University of Exeter Medical School
· Led regional registrar teaching programmes for Ophthalmology
· Recipient of regional “Excellence in Training” and “Mentorship” awards
Why Choose Charlotte?
Charlotte brings a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to eye care, combining surgical expertise with exceptional communication, empathy, and attention to detail. Her commitment to patient understanding, safety, and comfort ensures that every individual receives personalised, evidence-based care, tailored to their vision goals and long-term eye health.
Qualifications
- BMBS (Distinction), Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, 2011
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, UK, 2013
- DLM (Distinction), Diploma in Legal Medicine, UK, 2017
- LLM (Distinction), Masters in Medical Law, University of Cardiff, 2018
- PGCME (Distinction), University of Dundee, 2020
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK, 2021
- FEBO, European Board of Ophthalmology, 2021
- PgDipCRS, Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, University of Ulster, 2024