On 31st August 2018, we, Gurjeet Jutley and my colleague Georgios Kontos, will take part in the Three Peaks Challenge. This involves summiting the highest peak in England, Scotland and Wales over 24 hours to raise money for a charity which has become very close to our hearts. 

Oxfordshire Association for the Blind (OAB) provides specialist support to anyone in the county affected by sight loss and works very closely with us at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The charity has been running a sight advisory desk at the Hospital for over twenty years. This service ensures that support is available to patients at the time of diagnosis and beyond. There are around 600 visitors to the desk annually.

The Oxford Eye Hospital is so busy and the number of patients we treat is increasing each year. We have seen at first-hand the wide range of services and support offered by OAB and are very grateful to be able to refer on patients to them who need additional help. This charity is a lifeline for so many people who are struggling to adapt to sight loss and we are committed to doing all we can to help them continue their invaluable work. 

The Team

Dr Gurjeet Jutley

Gurjeet is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Oxford Eye Hospital, with sub-specialty interests in glaucoma, trauma and complex cataract surgery.

"At an early stage at medical school, I had a passion for voluntary work. Whether organising fundraising events or helping build orphanages, helping those in need was the main reason I read medicine."

Please support us to succeed on this expedition and help OAB to continue to help the blind and visually impaired people of Oxfordshire.

Dr Georgios Kontos

Georgios Kontos is a trainee ophthalmic surgeon based the Oxford region. Georgios will need to rise above himself to complete his first 3-peak challenge.  

He remains positive that once again will defy convention and succeed in this task.