Personal Profile
Mr. Assad Jalil is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon and Uveitis Specialist.
He is the Lead Clinician of Vitreoretinal Surgery at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the leading ophthalmic units of Europe, and a centre for clinical and research excellence.
He is also the UK Professional Standards Lead for British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS).
Mr. Jalil has extensive experience in all aspects of latest vitreoretinal surgery including 23G, 25G and 27G pars plana vitrectomies. He has a special interest in surgical and medical management of vitreous and retinal diseases including retinal detachment; diabetic retinopathy; macular diseases including macular hole and epiretinal membranes; floaters; retinal vein occlusions; and age-related macular degeneration (including the use of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections). His surgical expertise also encompasses simple and complex cataract surgery as well as dealing with complications of cataract surgery. In addition, he is an expert of complex, sight- threatening ocular inflammatory disorders (uveitis) especially in the use of immunosuppressive medications and vitrectomy in dealing with this condition. He regularly audits his practice to ensure the highest standards of quality of care.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Mr. Jalil is an integral part of the research team at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital which has pioneered research into, amongst others, retinal implants and retinal gene therapy.He is one of thefew retinal surgeons in the world performing retinal gene therapy.
Mr. Jalil has co-authored3 book chaptersin addition to more than50publicationsin peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals. He regularly presents at national and international meetings. He is the supervisor of the well renowned Clinical as well as the Research Vitreoretinal fellowships at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and is involved in training surgeons from all over the world.
The procedures undertaken by Mr. Jalil include:
- Simple and complex Cataract surgery
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Retinal detachment surgery including scleral buckling
- Macular hole surgery
- Surgery for removal of epiretinal membranes
- Vitrectomy for diabetic eye disease
- Vitrectomy to remove vitreous floaters
- Vitrectomy to diagnose and treat uveitis and its complications
- Intravitreal injections for wet age-related macular degeneration,
- Diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusions
- Laser capsulotomy
- Laser treatment for retinal tears
- Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion
