Dr. David Shahnazaryan is the Lead Corneal, Cataract, and Vision Correction Surgeon at Medical Optics Ireland, where he is heading the development of a premier cataract, corneal, and refractive service. This landmark next step builds directly upon his successful tenure as a Consultant Refractive and Anterior Segment Surgeon at Centre for Sight, one of the UK’s foremost private eye hospitals. Dr. Shahnazaryan credits his critical experience at Centre for Sight as the vital foundation that prepared him to lead this advanced service in Ireland. Driven by the philosophy that clear vision transforms lives, his purpose is to restore independence and confidence to his patients.
When patients meet Dr. Shahnazaryan, they can expect a personalized, compassionate, and reassuring partnership. He rejects a one-size-fits-all approach, taking the time to listen closely to each individual’s distinct lifestyle goals, daily visual demands, and unique expectations. Blending an empathetic bedside manner with meticulous clinical precision, he ensures that every individual feels completely informed, safe, and supported throughout their transformative vision correction journey.
What motivates Dr. Shahnazaryan every day is the immediate, life-altering impact that advanced refractive surgery delivers. Witnessing the profound joy of a patient who achieves true visual freedom after years of heavy dependency on glasses or contact lenses remains his ultimate professional reward. He is continually inspired by the field’s rapid technological advancements, which empower him to customize laser and lens treatments with exceptional safety and precision to meet the highest visual standards.
Dr. Shahnazaryan’s extensive credentials reflect a career dedicated to clinical excellence and international leadership. He holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI), a Doctor of Medicine (MD) research degree, and a European Board of Ophthalmology diploma. His specialized training features advanced fellowships in Cornea at King’s College Hospital, Oculoplastics at St James’s University Hospital, and a certification in SMILE and FemtoLASIK procedures. Beyond clinical practice, he shapes his field as a faculty member of the AECOS Education Committee and co-founder of the AECOS Green Working Group.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Shahnazaryan is dedicated to humanitarian efforts, regularly volunteering his surgical expertise with the Armenian Eye Care Project to eliminate preventable blindness. He balances his professional life by cherishing quality time at home with his wife and two daughters. Whether engaging in community activities or personal interests, he brings the same warmth, dedication, and energy to his family that he provides to his patients every day.
Medical Optics Ireland
2-3 Castle Street
Bray, County Wicklow A98 K8X2 IRELAND
Telephone + 353-44-738-903-0808
Email – DrShahnazaryan@Gmail.com
About: David Shahnazaryan, MD, FRCSI (Ophth), FEBO, CertLRS Bio