Mr Syed Shahid

Professional statement

Mr Syed Shahid is an established consultant ophthalmologist and cataract & vitreoretinal surgeon, practising in Tunbridge Wells. He is a member of Tunbridge Wells Eye Centre. His areas of expertise include vitreoretinal surgery, retinal laser, YAG laser, cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and macular hole. 
 
He earned his medical degree from the University of Bristol in 2010, followed by his foundation training at the South Thames Foundation School. He holds a master's in clinical ophthalmology from University College London. His ophthalmology training was completed at the renowned North London Deanery, culminating in an 18-month fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he trained under leading experts in surgical retina.
 
Alongside his extensive vitreoretinal experience, he has significant emergency ophthalmology experience, having worked as a locum consultant in the accident & emergency department at Moorfields Eye Hospital from 2019 - 2020.
 
He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Retina, the British Medical Journal, the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, and Eye. Additionally, he has presented at several international conferences in the UK and Europe.