Simon Harding

Professor Simon Harding holds the Chair in Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Liverpool since 2008 and leads the Department of Eye and Vision Science within the Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease. As an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at St. Paul's Eye Unit, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust, he bridges clinical practice with translational research.

• European Association for the Study of Diabetic Eye Complication (Past President, 2016-2021)
• WHO Consultant (2022-present)
• Co-founder of AI-Sight Ltd (diabetic retinopathy AI solutions)

His research focuses on diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, with recent work applying artificial intelligence to retinal screening systems and developing risk prediction models. Current projects include WHO partnership initiatives for global implementation of whole-system approaches to diabetic retinal disease.

Key scientific contributions include:

• ISDR risk-based screening system for diabetic retinopathy
• AI-Sight's diagnostic AI platform
• Multi-center clinical trials on anti-VEGF therapies
• Malarial retinopathy diagnostic protocols

He has received prestigious recognition through an MBE (2022) from HM Queen and maintains leadership roles in multiple professional organizations including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and European Association for the Study of Diabetic Eye Complication.