Mr Ijaz Sheikh - Ophthalmology

Mr Ijaz Sheikh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Ashtead Hospital in Surrey

Clinical interests

Mr Sheikh's special clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, complex uveitis cases, cataract and eyelid surgery.

Mr Sheikh has performed treatments such as intravitreal injection therapy, laser treatment for diabetic eye diseases and treated other retinal problems.

His recent interests are to develop quality audits, publications, research projects and artificial intelligence-based diabetic retinopathy screening in his native country.

Specialties:

Ophthalmology

Retinal disease

Diabetic eye disease

Cataract surgery

Eyelid surgery

Special clinical interests:

Age-related macular degeneration

General retinal diseases (including retinal vascular diseases)

Uveitis

Eyelid surgery/ Oculoplastics

Cataract surgery

Diabetic eye disease

Chalazion removal

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Academic background

Mr Sheikh has several international publications and presentations and is actively involved in the teaching and training of other ophthalmologists, optometrists and nurses. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

Professional Memberships

General Medical Council

Britsh Medical Association

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

EU Retina

MDDUS

NHS base

Surrey & Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinic Times

Thursday evening