Parwez Hossain

Professor Parwez Hossain is a Professor and King James IV Professor in Ophthalmology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. He is also a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at University Hospitals Southampton, focusing on cornea and ocular surface diseases. His work bridges clinical practice and research, with key contributions to microbial keratitis, corneal transplantation, and advanced imaging techniques.

• University of Aberdeen (MBChB)
• PhD in Immunology and Biomedical Physics/Engineering

His research emphasizes corneal infections, inflammation, and surgical innovation. Using anterior segment OCT, he has advanced the understanding of early corneal infection dynamics and developed laser-assisted keratoplasty techniques. His publications reflect a focus on infectious corneal diseases, transplantation, and OCT imaging, with collaborations in biomedical engineering and microbiology.

• Founders Cup (2017)
• King James IV Professorship (2018)
• NHS Innovation Award (2008)
• Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award (2014)
• Jack Howell Prize (2007, 2011, 2016)

He leads a surgical fellowship program training ophthalmologists in DSEK/DMEK transplantation and has secured major grants from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, TFC Frost Charitable Trust, and Sight Research UK. His external roles include editorial board membership for Eye and Journal of EuCornea, and chairing the NHS Blood & Transplant Ocular Tissue Advisory Group.