Mr Saruban Pasu BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and The Spire Sussex hospital and is able to see patients at various locations including Eastbourne District General, Bexhill, Conquest and The Spire Sussex Hospital.

He is the clinical lead for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for East Sussex, and has overall clinical responsibility and accountability for the entire programme. He has regular meetings with NHS England representatives to ensure all diabetics receive the highest level of eye care. 

He is the Ophthalmology Specialty Champion for his NHS trust, and leads the education and mentorship of medical students and junior doctors wishing to pursue a career in Ophthalmology.

Prior to moving to south coast with his wife and two young children, he was a locum Consultant Ophthalmologist for Imperial College in London, specialising in cataract surgery and disorders of the Retina.

His areas of expertise include cataract surgery with intraocular lens insertion. Privately he is able to use Premium intraocular lenses to reduce the need for reading and distance glasses following the surgery.

Other interests include general ophthalmology and disorders of the Retina including vein occlusions, diabetes and age related macular degeneration. He is able to perform Retinal and YAG laser, as well as Intravitreal injections. He has a strong academic interest having published extensively in medical journals, and has presented his work at international meetings. 

He spent two years of his training fully dedicated to research at Moorfields Eye Hospital London and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, which lead to the award of a postgraduate doctorate degree MD(res). His research has made it possible for patients to make a more informed decision regarding macular hole surgery and is applicable on an international scale.

Mr Pasu completed his schooling at the prestigious Perse School, Cambridge and graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine in London. His extensive and comprehensive ophthalmology training was in London, namely at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Imperial College. Mr Pasu was selected to complete his subspecialty training in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital. During this time he developed a keen interest in complex cataract surgery and took an active and passionate role in teaching junior eye surgeons. 

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Mr Pasu has been described as a compassionate, forward thinking and safe surgeon who prides himself on the high quality of his work.