Personal Profile
Mr Nolan Cota is Lead Clinician for Anterior Segment and Glaucoma services at St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist expertise in refractive cataract surgery, corneal transplantation and the management of complex glaucoma. His practice combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centred approach, ensuring the highest standards of care for every individual.
Mr Cota is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is actively involved in clinical research and education, contributing to the development of innovative treatments in anterior segment surgery. His areas of interest include premium lens cataract surgery, corneal grafting and modern glaucoma interventions, including medical, laser and surgical options.
With over 30 years of consultant-level experience, Mr Cota is recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes for patients across Merseyside and the North West. His commitment to excellence ensures patients receive personalised care tailored to their visual needs and lifestyle.
Mr Cota’s reputation as a trusted ophthalmic surgeon is built on clinical expertise, compassionate care and a dedication to improving quality of life through restored vision.
Current NHS/University Posts
- Consultant Ophthalmology Surgeon, Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical interests
- Cataract surgery
- Yag LASER
- Refractive cataract surgery
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologist
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- United Kingdon & Eire Glaucoma Society
- British Medical Council
Treatments offered
- Astigmatism assessment
- Cataract surgery
- Dry eyes
- Endophthalmitis treatment
- Entropion and ectropion repair
- Eye test (ophthalmic exam)
- Eyelid cyst removal
- Eyelid lesion removal
- Viscocanalostomy
- Vitrectomy surgery
- YAG laser capsulotomy