Mr Assad Jalil

Mr. Jalil was selected by peers as the UK Professional Standards Lead for British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS) in November 2022, and is a part of the BEAVRS national board promoting VR Surgery through education, research and audit. He is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Macular Hole Guidelines Group, and has been involved in writing national evidence-based guidelines on macular holes.

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 macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, 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 the few retinal surgeons in the world performing retinal gene therapy.

Mr. Jalil has co-authored 3 book chapters in addition to more than 75 publications in 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. He is the principal organiser of the main UK Retinal Detachment course since 2021 and is involved in training surgeons from all over the world.