Mr Saad is experienced in dealing with uveitis ( inflammatory eye diseases ). He leads the uveitis service in James Cook Hospital and he has a weekly specialised uveitis clinic. He is familiar of all modalities of immunosuppressive treatments including the most up to date “Biologics”.
Examples of his publications in this field:
- Staphylococcus lugdunensis endophthalmitis following dexamethasone intravitreal implant – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Intraocular Lymphoma or Infection? Subretinal Aspirate Confirms the Diagnosis – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Case report of post streptococcal multifocal choroiditis in a young pregnant female: A success story – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Toxoplasmosis Related Neuroretinitis: More than Meets the Eye – PubMed (nih.gov)
He deals with different medical retina conditions e.g Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusion. He is experienced in retinal laser and intravitreal injections.
Examples of his publications in this field:
- Comparison between different techniques for treatment of submacular haemorrhage due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Diabetic macular oedema and diode subthreshold micropulse laser (DIAMONDS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Evaluation of a New Model of Care for People with Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy: The EMERALD Study – PubMed (nih.gov)
Posterior and complex uveitis is one of the conditions Mr Saad is specialised in. (before and after treatment).
Mr Saad is specialised in treating macular haemorrhage due to macular degeneration (right image ). After having vitrectomy , subretinal tPA and gas with successful displacement of the blood and recovery of vision (left image)
