Mr Jonathan J Ross
MBChB FRCOphth

 

Speciality: Ophthalmic, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
NHS Hospital: Borders General Hospital, Melrose

 

Cinical interests

Cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, watery eyes, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, removal of eyelid lumps and cysts, removal and reconstruction of midface skin tumours and correction of eyelid malpositions such as outward turning eyelids.

In addition to the above, Mr Ross offers specialist care for surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation of the eyelids and midface. This includes treatment of baggy lower eyelids, droopy upper eyelids, drooping eyebrows, prominent forehead wrinkles, facial asymmetry, sunken or hollowed looking eyes, downward turned outer eyelids, ingrown eyelashes and eyelid wrinkles. As well as surgical techniques, he uses Botox for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles and hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Voluma) for volume restoration of youthful facial contours.

 

 Training & background

  • Visiting Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Southland Hospital, New Zealand, 2010
  • Oculoplastic Fellow, Queen Victoria Hospital for Plastic Surgery and Burns, East Grinstead 2009-10
  • Higher Surgical Training in Ophthalmology, West of Scotland
  • Training Programme 2005-2009
  • Basic Surgical Training in Ophthalmology, St. Paul’s Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital 2001-2004
  • University of Glasgow 1993-1998

Mr Ross is a peer reviewer for The British Journal of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and Oxford University Press.

 

Professional memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors

  • Member of the Scottish Ophthalmological Club

 

Outside work

Originally from Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Mr Ross completed his schooling in Chiswick, London.  Since his university days he has lived, worked and studied in Scotland, England, Wales, Africa, India, Pakistan and New Zealand.  He has also travelled extensively around Europe, America, Australia and Asia.

In his spare time he enjoys art, photography and rugby.  He lives in the Scottish Borders with his wife, three children and a labradoodle who enjoys a good walk in the hills every morning before sunrise.

 Mr Ross consulting with a patient

Publications

  1. A Review of Combined Orbital Decompression and Lower Eyelid Recession Surgery for Lower Eyelid Retraction in Thyroid Orbitopathy.
    Norris JH, Ross JJ, O’Reilly P, Malhotra R
    (In submission, Orbit).
  2. A comparison of facial muscle squeezing versus non-facial muscle squeezing on the efficacy of botulinum toxin-A injections for the treatment of facial dystonia
    O’ Reilly P, Ross JJ, Norris JH, Malhotra R
    (In submission, OPRS)
  3. The effect of orbital decompression surgery on intraocular pressure, refraction and central corneal thickness in patients with Thyroid Orbitopathy
    Norris JH, Ross JJ, Kazim M, Selva D, Malhotra R
    (In press, Orbit)
  4. Early Experience Using a New Modified Bone Nibbler for Superior Osteotomy During Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy.
    Patel V, Ross JJ, Malhotra R.
    Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print]
  5. An Endoscopic Approach for the Management of Congenital Lacrimal Fistulae.
    Ross JJ    , Patel V, Malhotra R.
    Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jul 15. [Epub ahead of print]
  6. Massive orbital recurrence of uveal melanoma without metastases after 28 years.
    Ross JJ    , Dean SJ, Koppel DA, Roberts F, Kemp EG. 
    Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 May;94(5):632. 
  7. Pupil block following inadvertent back to front implantation of a 5 degrees vaulted posterior chamber intraocular lens.
    Li Yim JF, Ross JJ, Jay JL.
    Can J Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun;45(3):293-4
  8. Orbitofacial rejuvenation of temple hollowing with Perlane injectable filler.
    Ross JJ    , Malhotra R.
    Aesthet Surg J. 2010 May-Jun;30(3):428-33.
  9. Evolution and changing paradigms in Dacryocystorhinostomy (review) Part I
    Patel V, Ross JJ, Malhotra R
    EYE NEWS (non-peer reviewed), October 2009 vol16(3): p52-56
  10. Evolution and changing paradigms in Dacryocystorhinostomy (review) Part II 
    Patel V, Ross JJ, Malhotra R
    EYE NEWS (non-peer reviewed), December 2009 vol16(4):6-10.
  11. Variable angle of strabismus related to timing of opiate ingestion.
    Ross JJ    , Brown V, Fern AI.
    J AAPOS. 2009 Apr;13(2):200-1.
  12. Large choroidal osteoma with macular decalcification.
    Ross JJ    , Kemp EG. 
    Retina. 2009 Mar;29(3):413-4.
  13. Bilateral spontaneous idiopathic extraocular muscle haematoma.
    Dean SJ, Ross JJ, Kemp E. 
    Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2007 May-Jun;35(4):369-71.
  14. Peyronie's disease following long-term use of topical timolol.
    Ross JJ    , Rahman I, Walters RF. 
    Eye (Lond). 2006 Aug;20(8):974-6. 
  15. Charles Bonnet Syndrome following enucleation.
    Ross JJ    , Rahman I. 
    Eye (Lond). 2005 Jul;19(7):811-2.
  16. Systemic remission of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after intralesional interferon alpha-2b to bilateral conjunctival lymphomas.
    Ross JJ    , Tu KL, Damato BE.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Oct;138(4):672-3.
  17. Facial eczema and sight-threatening glaucoma.
    Ross JJ    , Jacob A, Batterbury M.
    J R Soc Med. 2004 Oct;97(10):485-6. 

Mr Ross


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0131 202 9113