Dr. Muhammad Amjad
M.B.B.S
- Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist in Adult and Paediatric Retinal diseases and Cataract surgery
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Brief Introduction
Dr. Muhammad Amjad is a visiting Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, specialising in retinal diseases in adults and children and advanced cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He has a particular sub-specialist interest in children's retinal conditions, bringing specialist paediatric retina expertise that is not widely available in the region. He brings more than 15 years of international clinical experience, having completed his specialist ophthalmology training in the UK, together with fellowship training in Medical and Surgical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and in Paediatric Retina at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London
Areas of Expertise
- Adult and paediatric retinal diseases
- Uveitis
- Retinal detachments
- Macular holes
- Retinal vascular diseases
- Epiretinal Membranes
- Vitreous Haemorrhage
- Inherited retinal disorders (IRD)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR)
- Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)
- Adult and paediatric cataract surgery
- Age Related Macular degeneration
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), General Medical Council, UK
- Fellowship in Medical Retina, Uveitis & Oncology at Moorfields Eye Hospital London, UK
- Fellowship in Surgical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital London, UK
- Fellowship in Paediatric Retina at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
Professional Affiliations
- British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
- European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
- American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- British & Irish Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Association (BIPOSA)
Research & Academic Work
- Active involvement in retinal research
- Research published in international ophthalmology journals
- Published peer-reviewed research on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)
Services Provided by Dr. Muhammad Amjad
Retina services
Adult cataract
About Cataracts
A cataract is a condition where the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, reducing the amount of light that reaches the retina. This clouding can result in blurred or hazy vision and, in more severe cases, lead to vision impairment or loss of sight. People with cataracts often find that colours appear less vibrant, and everyday activities like reading, driving, or recognising faces become more difficult. Cataracts typically develop slowly over time, and the early stages might not be noticeable until vision problems begin to interfere with daily life.
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
About Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common degenerative change which affects one or both eyes in many people after middle age. It may present earlier in short-sighted patients or those who have sustained trauma to the eyes.
Thickening of the jelly casts shadows on the retina and is seen as floating shapes. These black ‘floaters’ in your vision move with the eye and then settle as the eye rests. These are often described by patients as a “cobweb” or “insects”.
You may also notice flashing lights, like little flickers in the outer periphery. Usually, these do not indicate a problem; however, it is important to have the eye thoroughly checked, as a retinal tear or retinal detachment may occasionally occur.
Retinal Detachment Surgery
About Retinal Detachment Surgery
Retinal detachment is a condition in which the thin lining at the back of the eye (the retina) begins to come away and separate itself from the underlying wall of the eye, which contains blood vessels that supply it with vital oxygen and nutrients.
If not treated promptly, retinal detachment will lead to blindness in the affected eye.
A retinal detachment is usually caused by a tear in the retina, and this is termed a Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Other types include traction retinal detachment, usually seen in advanced diabetic retinopathy, and Exudative retinal detachment (usually seen in people with inflammation). Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment needs urgent surgery in most cases.
