David Williams is a highly respected veterinary ophthalmologist with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and advancing animal welfare. After qualifying from the University of Cambridge in 1988, he embarked on a distinguished career in veterinary ophthalmology. David gained his Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology and a PhD in ocular immunology during his time at the Animal Health Trust and the Royal Veterinary College.

Returning to Cambridge, he pursued his Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons with a dissertation on ocular abnormalities in farmed halibut, demonstrating his ongoing interest in exotic animal medicine. He furthered his academic achievements with a VetMD focusing on age-related cataracts in dogs, cats, and horses.

David is now a lecturer at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, where he leads the ophthalmology clinic and inspires the next generation of veterinary professionals. In addition, he is a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Medicine and holds a Doctorate in Education, specialising in veterinary ethics and animal welfare.

Outside of his professional life, David is a licensed lay minister for a small church just north of Cambridge. His faith is central to his life, guiding his work and commitment to improving the lives of both animals and people. Through his Instagram account, bow_teye, he shares daily ophthalmology cases, aiming to make complex concepts accessible to vets and students alike.

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