Mr George Saleh
Mr George Saleh is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon, specialising in cataract, oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery.
Based At
NHS base
Moorfields Eye Hospital (Bedford and Luton)
GMC Number
4736624
Clinic Timetable
Alt Wednesday AM and additional by appointment
Clinical interests
Cataract Surgery; Refractive procedures (including multifocal Intraicular Lenses)
Lasers; Surgical and non-surgical eyelid, brow and oculofacial rejuvination (including blepharoplasties, midface and brow work, botox, peels and fillers). Lid malpositions (droopy eyelids, excess skin, in and out turning lids)
Eyelid tumours; regional oculoplastic cancer lead), Periocular lumps and bumbs (chalazion, stye, papillomas and skin blemishes)
Watery eyes and lacrimal problems
General ophthalmology; (red, itchy or painful eyes, blurred vision and other conditions)
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
American Academy of Ophthalmology
General Medical Council
Medical Defense Union
British Oculoplastic Surgical Society and on Research and Awards Committee
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Academic Background
Training Background
George Saleh qualified in Medicine from Imperial College, London and underwent basic specialist training in Ophthalmology in the London and the East Anglia Regions before completing his higher specialist training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He was awarded the Gold Medal as the most distinguished candidate for the clinical and surgical ophthalmic Fellowship Examination. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded the highest first class distinction for his BSc including a first class honours award for his thesis in clinical applications of visual psychophysics.
After an extended subspeciality fellowship in oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, focusing on conditions such as lid lumps, tumours and malpositions, watery eyes and lacrimal problems, along with orbitofacial cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation. George Saleh then took up a post as a Consultant at Moorfields, where he continues to work in the Cataract and Adnexal Services.
Scientific and Research Background
As a senior Clinical Research Scientist George Saleh heads up several research teams in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Nanotechnology and Big Data Analytics in the field of eye surgery.
George Saleh holds a number of senior positions in academia including visiting Professor at the University of Surrey, National Institute for Health Research Faculty Investigator and Moorfields Eye Hospital Biomedical Research Centre and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Director of Simulation Training at Moorfields, Wellcome-EPSRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Chair of the Cataract, Optometry, Refractive and Corneal Clinical Specialty Group UK, the NIHR Joint Specialty Lead in Ophthalmology for the Eastern region, along with the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lead for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
As the Chief Investigator of multiple studies, George Saleh has won various awards, published over 100 scientific papers, lectured widely both at national and international levels, been awarded numerous grants to support his research work and innovations.
Charitable Background
For a number of years, Mr Saleh has been dedicated to charitable endeavours involving ophthalmology. Over the last decade he has traveled to the Far East many times, to work with the Lifeline Express Charity, which involves operating facilities integrated into trains, that travel to rural populations to deliver cataract surgery and other forms of ophthalmic care.
He has delivered both cataract and oculoplastic training internationally, to support colleagues and patients in developing countries, travelled to St John’s Hospital in Jerusalem, undertaken non-profit activities in the Middle East, and visited sub-saharan Africa to establish voluntary work links.
Additionally he has also lead on charitable fund raising activities to raise money for equipment and safer patient care.
Based at
NHS base
Moorfields Eye Hospital (Bedford and Luton)
GMC Number
4736624
Clinic Timetable
Alt Wednesday AM and additional by appointment
Clinical interests
Cataract Surgery; Refractive procedures (including multifocal Intraicular Lenses)
Lasers; Surgical and non-surgical eyelid, brow and oculofacial rejuvination (including blepharoplasties, midface and brow work, botox, peels and fillers). Lid malpositions (droopy eyelids, excess skin, in and out turning lids)
Eyelid tumours; regional oculoplastic cancer lead), Periocular lumps and bumbs (chalazion, stye, papillomas and skin blemishes)
Watery eyes and lacrimal problems
General ophthalmology; (red, itchy or painful eyes, blurred vision and other conditions)
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
American Academy of Ophthalmology
General Medical Council
Medical Defense Union
British Oculoplastic Surgical Society and on Research and Awards Committee
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Academic Background
Training Background
George Saleh qualified in Medicine from Imperial College, London and underwent basic specialist training in Ophthalmology in the London and the East Anglia Regions before completing his higher specialist training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He was awarded the Gold Medal as the most distinguished candidate for the clinical and surgical ophthalmic Fellowship Examination. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded the highest first class distinction for his BSc including a first class honours award for his thesis in clinical applications of visual psychophysics.
After an extended subspeciality fellowship in oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, focusing on conditions such as lid lumps, tumours and malpositions, watery eyes and lacrimal problems, along with orbitofacial cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation. George Saleh then took up a post as a Consultant at Moorfields, where he continues to work in the Cataract and Adnexal Services.
Scientific and Research Background
As a senior Clinical Research Scientist George Saleh heads up several research teams in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Nanotechnology and Big Data Analytics in the field of eye surgery.
George Saleh holds a number of senior positions in academia including visiting Professor at the University of Surrey, National Institute for Health Research Faculty Investigator and Moorfields Eye Hospital Biomedical Research Centre and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Director of Simulation Training at Moorfields, Wellcome-EPSRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Chair of the Cataract, Optometry, Refractive and Corneal Clinical Specialty Group UK, the NIHR Joint Specialty Lead in Ophthalmology for the Eastern region, along with the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lead for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
As the Chief Investigator of multiple studies, George Saleh has won various awards, published over 100 scientific papers, lectured widely both at national and international levels, been awarded numerous grants to support his research work and innovations.
Charitable Background
For a number of years, Mr Saleh has been dedicated to charitable endeavours involving ophthalmology. Over the last decade he has traveled to the Far East many times, to work with the Lifeline Express Charity, which involves operating facilities integrated into trains, that travel to rural populations to deliver cataract surgery and other forms of ophthalmic care.
He has delivered both cataract and oculoplastic training internationally, to support colleagues and patients in developing countries, travelled to St John’s Hospital in Jerusalem, undertaken non-profit activities in the Middle East, and visited sub-saharan Africa to establish voluntary work links.
Additionally he has also lead on charitable fund raising activities to raise money for equipment and safer patient care.