Mr Raghu Ram   MD, Dip NBE, FRCS, FRCOphth, PG Cert Med Education Cardiff University

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Cwm Taff Morgannwg University Health Board

My specialist interests are small incision cataract surgery, diabetic eye diseases, and medical retinal conditions including macular degeneration and lachrymal disorders and laser treatment for watering eyes. I have been actively involved in the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service which is successfully running on All Wales basis since 2003. I have been instrumental in delivering and developing medical retina service within the trust. I have successfully set up fast track diabetic eye clinics and in the process of developing new macular service for macular degeneration. A recent peer assessment in “Clinical 360 degree” appraisal shows I have sc DRSS Advisory Committee: I am an active member of DRSS advisory committee and All Wales consultants committee. This group advises Welsh Assemly government on policy issues of DRSS in wales. I have been involved in designing tools for quality assurance and bench marking for the service. An all Wales audit of the service is in  process.This service has been commended as model frame work for screening by National Audit commission report.(Testing times review of diabetes service in England and Wales 2002)

I run a specialist diabetes and uveitis clinic once a week. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the British Medical Association.

Research interests:                               Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy

Personal profile: I have a keen interest in cricket, golf, swimming and travelling.  I have also been involved in charity work in India.