About Dr Timlin
Dr Hannah Timlin
Consultant Ophthalmic, Oculoplastic & Lacrimal Surgeon
BSc(Hons), MBChB, PGCert(MedEd), FRCOphth · GMC 6134773
A specialist in all aspects of eyelid and tear duct surgery, from common conditions to complex reconstructions. Dr Timlin holds an NHS consultant post at Moorfields Eye Hospital and sees private patients at Moorfields Private and The Ezra Clinic, 152 Harley Street.
"Choosing surgery around the eyes can feel daunting. My aim is to provide expert, honest advice and guide you through every step of your treatment. I take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options clearly, and deliver care that is tailored to you, with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome in a way that feels supportive and reassuring."Dr Hannah Timlin
Dr Timlin has more than 20 years of medical and surgical experience. After graduating with First Class Honours from the University of Edinburgh, she completed a full programme of specialist ophthalmic training across leading hospitals in Edinburgh and London. This was followed by three years of advanced sub-specialist fellowship training in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, and Orbital Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, covering the full scope of aesthetic and functional eyelid surgery, tear duct surgery, and orbital conditions.
She is one of a small number of UK consultants whose training spans all three of these subspecialist areas, giving her a breadth of expertise that is rare in the field.
She now holds an NHS consultant post at Moorfields Eye Hospital as an Adnexal (eyelid and tear duct) Consultant, combining her private practice with continued work in the NHS.
Dr Timlin's clinical and research contributions have been recognised with awards from three of the most respected bodies in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.
Dr Timlin is an Honorary Lecturer at University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology, where she serves as Module Lead for Adnexal Surgery within the UCL Ophthalmology MSc programme. She is also a tutor on the University of Edinburgh's Ophthalmology MSc.
She is passionate about training the next generation of surgeons and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests focus on lacrimal surgery and eyelid cancer management.
Selected Publications
- Recurrent watering after tear duct (DCR) surgery: imaging findings and the outcomes of revision surgery BMC Ophthalmology
- Infrared imaging and optical coherence tomography of the tear drainage openings in patients having surgery for watery eyes (BOPSS prize-winning research) Ophthalmology (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
- Upper eyelid surgery improving symptoms in blepharospasm Journal of Movement Disorders
- The Benign Eyelid Lesion Pathway: tele-oculoplastics innovation at a tertiary eye hospital Eye (Royal College of Ophthalmologists)
- Secure clinical photography for monitoring suspicious eyelid lesions in the lid oncology clinic Eye (Royal College of Ophthalmologists)
Clinical Expertise
What Dr Timlin Treats
Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty, ptosis (droopy eyelid) repair and brow lift surgery for heavy, tired or ageing eyelids. Specialist oculoplastic care focused on natural-looking, functional and aesthetic results.
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Watery Eyes & Tear Duct Surgery
Expert assessment and treatment of watery eyes, blocked tear ducts and symptoms that have continued after previous tear duct surgery. Fellowship-trained lacrimal surgeon with specialist expertise in complex and revision DCR procedures.
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Eyelid Lumps, Skin Cancer & Reconstruction
Treatment of chalazia, eyelid lumps and lesions, skin cancer excision and eyelid reconstruction. Specialist surgical care from a Moorfields-trained oculoplastic surgeon.
Learn more →Dr Timlin is recognised by all major private medical insurers, including those below. Self-pay patients are also welcome, and fees are discussed at consultation.
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