About Mr. Ijaz Sheikh

Consultant Ophthalmologist | 40 Years of Excellence in Eye Care

With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Mr. Ijaz Sheikh is a highly respected

Consultant Ophthalmologist renowned for his expertise in cataract surgery, oculoplastic

procedures, and retinal conditions. His commitment to excellence has earned him a reputation

for delivering personalised, patient-centred care.

Since qualifying in 1985, Mr. Sheikh has dedicated a significant part of his career to the

education and mentorship of ophthalmologists in the UK and internationally. His involvement in

surgical training programmes, examiner roles, and collaborative teaching workshops has

contributed to raising standards in ophthalmic care across both high- and low-resource settings.

He is also actively involved in charitable and development-focused eye care initiatives,

working with organisations that promote better access to surgery, diagnostics, and clinical

training in underserved communities — particularly across South Asia and Africa.

Mr. Sheikh has co-authored several research publications in the field of ophthalmology.

Patients across Surrey, Sussex, London, and Kent trust Mr. Sheikh for his

comprehensive approach to eye care, combining advanced surgical techniques with

compassionate support. His practice offers a full range of services — from routine to

complex — with a focus on precision, safety, and personal attention

About Mr. Ijaz Sheikh
Consultant Ophthalmologist | 40 Years of Excellence in Eye Care


With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Mr. Ijaz Sheikh is a highly respected Consultant Ophthalmologist renowned for his expertise in cataract surgery, oculoplastic procedures, and retinal conditions. His commitment to excellence has earned him a reputation for delivering personalised, patient-centred care.

Since qualifying in 1985, Mr. Sheikh has dedicated a significant part of his career to the education and mentorship of ophthalmologists in the UK and internationally. His involvement in surgical training programmes, examiner roles, and collaborative teaching workshops has contributed to raising standards in ophthalmic care across both high- and low-resource settings.

He is also actively involved in charitable and development- focused eye care initiatives, working with organisations that promote better access to surgery,diagnostics, and clinical training in underserved communities — particularly across South Asia and Africa. Mr. Sheikh has co-authored several research publications in the field of ophthalmology.

Patients across Surrey, Sussex, London, and Kent trust Mr. Sheikh for his comprehensive approach to eye care, combining advanced surgical techniques with compassionate support. His practice offers a full range of services — from routine to complex — with a focus on precision, safety, and personal attention

Publications

May 2025: Approach to Cataract Surgery in the Small Eyes: A Survey of UK Ophthalmologists

Authors: Tariq Mohammad, Awais Rauf, Rashid Zia, Imran Masood, Sakkaf Ahmed Aftab, Kashif Ali, Sundas Maqsood, Ijaz Sheikh, Muhammad Usman Saeed Acta Scientific Ophthalmology (ISSN: 2582-3191), Volume 8 Issue 5: 02-07

April 2023: Diabetic Retinopathy Progression in Patients Under Monitoring for Treatment or Vision Loss

Authors: Sajjad Haider, Nicola Adderley, Mohammad O Tallouzi, Salman Naveed Sadiq, David H Steel, Randhir Chavan, Ijaz Sheikh, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Kym I E Snell BMJ Open. 2023 Apr 3;13(4):e073015. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073015

January 2022: A National Survey of Endophthalmitis Prophylaxis During Cataract Surgery in Pakistan

Authors: Scantling-Birch, Yarrow; Naveed Hasan; Khan Hira; Sheikh Ijaz; Zia Rashid DOI: 10.36351/pjo.v38i1.1278

September 2021: AI Approaches for Diabetic Retinopathy - Literature Review & Meta-Analysis

Authors: Aadil Sheikh, Ahsan Bhatti, Oluwaseun Adeyemi, Muhammad Raja, Ijaz Sheikh J Curr Ophthalmol 2021 Jul-Sep; 33(3): 219-266

July 2021: Modified Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery - Clinical Audit

Authors: M. Ifraheem Khan, Saba Ali Arif, Muhammad Raja, Ijaz Sheikh, M. Saeed Khan
DOI: 10.36351/pjo.v3713.1234

August 2015: Bowens Disease - Medial Canthal Lesion

Authors: Hassan, Ali; Alwan, Wisam; Sheikh, Ijaz
Orbit, 02 August 2015

May 2015: Gonococcal Conjunctivitis - Importance of Conjunctival Swabs

Authors: Jeremy Hoffman, Bazga Ali, Adiele Hoffman, Ijaz Sheikh
British Journal of General Practice, DOI: 10.3399/bjgp15X687181

January 2012: IOL and Capsule Opacification with Acrylic Materials

Authors: Saeed MU, Jafree AJ, Saeed MS, Zia R, Sheikh IM, Heravi M
Semin Ophthalmol. 2012 Jan-Mar; 27(1-2):15-18

June 2009: Management of Eyelid Burns

Authors: Malhotra R, Sheikh I, Dheansa B
Surv Ophthalmol. 2009 May-Jun; 54(3):356-71

2005 Sep: Endoscopic Endonasal Assisted Replacement of Lacrimal Drainage Tubes

Authors: Leibovitch, I.; Sheikh, I.; Selva, D.; Wormald, P.J.; Malhotra, R. ORBIT 2005 Sep; 24(3):191-4

2005 Jun: E-Z Clamp for Medial Ectropion

Authors: Mulhern, M.G.; Sheikh, I.; Sneedon, K.; Gilbert, P.
ORBIT 2005 Jun; 24(2):109-11

2005 May: Pericranium Grafts for Exposed Orbital Implants

Authors: Sheikh, I.; Leibovitch, I.; Selva, D.; Daya, S.; Malhotra, R.
Ophth Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 May; 21(3):216-9

2005: Glaucoma Monitoring in Pseudophakic Cataract Patients

Authors: Saeed MU, Sheikh I, Jafri AJ
EYE. 2005; 19:1208-12

Research & Trials

Principal Investigator Roles

I was the local Principal Investigator for two trials:
– Telescope Study: Investigating gene therapy for geographic macular degeneration.
– NIHR UK Trial: A study exploring predictors for diabetic retinopathy progression.

Audit and Research Lectures & Symposia

I have delivered a series of lectures and symposia (in person and online) to emphasize the
importance of audit and research in Pakistan during 2020-2023.

Fellowship Research

During my senior medical retina fellowship at Bristol Eye Hospital, I contributed to multiple clinical
trials for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and uveitis.

Clinical Trials Participated (Sub-Investigator)
IVAN

Purpose: Double-masked RCT on Lucentis and Avastin
Role: Assessment, Treatment

MERLOT

Purpose: Single-masked RCT on brachytherapy
Role: Recruitment, screening, post-surgery assessment

REPAIR

Purpose: Open-label study on anti-VEGF in Myopic CNV
Role: Recruitment, screening, treatment

INFLAMMATORY CNV

Purpose: Anti-VEGF effect on inflammatory CNV
Role: Recruitment, assessment, treatment

DEGAS

Purpose: Diabetic macular edema study – laser vs Anti-VEGF
Role: Assessment & treatment

Abbott Humira

Purpose: Anti-TNF for chronic stable uveitis
Role: Recruitment, assessment

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