Mr Jay Edward Self BM, FRCOphth, PhD
Associate Professor and Consultant Ophthalmologist
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Jay Self BM FRCOphth PhD is Associate Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Southampton. He is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospital Southampton. He has a special interest in general Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Cataract, Nystagmus and Ophthalmic Genetics. His research program is closely aligned with his clinical practice
All of our research has the overarching aim of improving the lives of children with eye disorders
Jay completed his higher specialist training in Paediatric Ophthalmology in Southampton and Manchester and his research training through an MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship/PhD in Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics.
Jay’s research interests cover a range of disorders affecting vision in children including nystagmus, albinism, genetic disorders of the eye, amblyopia and paediatric cataract. His team combines expertise in genetics, bioinformatics, eye-tracking and clinical trials.
Jay is an advisor to 4 vision charities, board for one charity, Div B representative for the UHS hospital charity, and ambassador for one foundation. He works closely with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) in a number of roles including member of the genomics working group, chair of various national masterclass training courses and has represented the college for media communications. He is an advocate of public engagement in science and has delivered many public address lectures and open floor sessions for over 10 years.
Jay and his team are passionate about translating research findings into clinical practice and improving the care for children with visual disorders by improving diagnostics, developing new treatments and disseminating best practice.
Roles
2013-2015 : Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist. University of Southampton
2011–2012 : Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
2008–2011 : Senior Trainee and Honorary Visiting Lecturer, University of Southampton.
2005–2008 MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow and PhD student, University of Southampton.