SHAH EYE SURGEON

Key Achievements

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• Mr. Shah has interest and expertise in Small incision (phacoemulsification) cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation (standard and a premium intraocular lens including multifocal IOL), General Ophthalmology, Medical Retinal diseases (Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-related macular degeneration, Retinal vein occlusion etc) and Intravitreal therapies.​

• Mr. Shah developed a keen interest in Medical retinal diseases including Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic retinopathy and Retinal vein occlusion. He also undertook training in Medical retina at Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust in 2008/09.

• Mr. Shah worked as Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at Rotherham General Hospital from May 2010 before joining his current substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist post at Great Western NHS Hospital, Swindon in April 2012 and has been working since then.

• Mr. Shah is Clinical Lead for community DRSS (Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services) for Swindon, Bath and Salisbury screening service

• Mr. Shah has been actively involved in the development of Medical Retina services, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy

• Mr. Shah is Ophthalmology representative at the MAC (Medical Advisory Committee) at The Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon

• Mr. Shah has presented more than 30 papers/posters in various International and National conferences and meetings that he has attended.

• Mr Shah is Faculty trainer for the Microsurgical Skills Course and Intro to Phaco course at Royal College of Ophthalmologist (RCOphth), London

• Mr Shah is Examiner for FRCOphth (Fellowship exam by Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London) and FRCS (Glasg) Fellowship exam for Ophthalmology at Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow