Mr Sam Evans is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Plymouth and Torbay, South Devon. He specialises in cataract surgery, glaucoma management and surgery, and oculoplastic lid procedures. He has performed over 5,000 cataract operations and offers bilateral simultaneous cataract surgery as a routine service.
About Mr Sam Evans
Mr Evans trained in ophthalmology in Wales and developed a subspecialty interest in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. He has worked as a consultant in NHS and private practice across Devon and Wales, building extensive surgical experience before establishing Devon Eyes as an independent private practice.
He is the founding consultant of Devon Eyes, a practice built on the principle that patients in South Devon deserve timely access to high-quality specialist eye care from a named, independent consultant—not a corporate chain.
Qualifications & registrations
- FRCOphth—Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- GMC number 6154157—fully registered with a licence to practise
- Specialist registration in Ophthalmology
- MBBS
Clinical interests
- Cataract surgery, including premium lens implantation and bilateral same-day surgery
- Glaucoma management, SLT laser, and MIGS
- Oculoplastic lid surgery—ptosis, blepharoplasty, ectropion, entropion
Contact Mr Evans directly
hello@devoneyes.com
WhatsApp: 07944 894490
Independent, not corporate
Devon Eyes is independently owned and not part of any corporate optical group. Mr Evans personally sees every patient, performs every operation, and is available for follow-up questions throughout your care.
This is not the experience you get from a high-volume corporate clinic. It is the experience of a named consultant who knows your case and is accountable to you directly.
In the community
Devon Eyes is rooted in South Devon. These are the organisations and people we're proud to support.
Bounty & Hope
Devon Eyes is proud to support Conrad Humphreys and the Bounty & Hope project at Mount Batten, Plymouth. Conrad is one of Britain’s most accomplished offshore sailors — a Vendée Globe competitor, three-time round-the-world skipper, and the youngest winner of the BT Global Challenge. His Young Explorers programme gets children aged 8–16 onto the water aboard Bounty, the vessel from Channel 4’s Mutiny, with free places for pupils on Free School Meals.
Royal Western Yacht Club
Devon Eyes sponsors the Wednesday night racing series and the Commodore’s Cup at the RWYC — Plymouth’s historic sailing club and the start line for some of the world’s great offshore races, including the OSTAR and the Fastnet.
RWYC members are eligible for a reduced consultation rate. Just mention your membership when booking.
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Devon Eyes is a Gold tier corporate supporter of the Theatre Royal Plymouth — one of the largest producing theatres outside London and a cultural cornerstone of the city.
Theatre Royal supporters are eligible for a reduced consultation rate. Just mention your membership when booking.
Ready to meet Mr Evans?
Book a consultation in Plymouth or Torbay. Most patients are seen within one week.