About me

Mr. Assad Jalil is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon
and Uveitis Specialist. He is the Lead Clinician of Vitreoretinal Surgery at
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the leading ophthalmic units of Europe, and
a centre for clinical and research excellence.
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.