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Dr. Ali Yagan

Surgery, Ophthalmology

United Kingdom

23 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Surgery, Ophthalmology

Subspecialty

Neuro-ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery

Diseases

Cataract, Hordeolum and Chalazion, Blepharitis, Ectropion of Eyelid, Lagophthalmos, Blepharochalasis, Ptosis, Xanthelasma of Eyelid, Parasitic Infection of Eyelid, Disorders of Lacrimal Gland, Epiphora, Disorders of Orbit, Exophthalmic Conditions, Enophthalmos, Conjunctivitis, Scleritis, Episcleritis, Keratitis, Corneal Scars and Opacities, Disorders of Cornea, Bullous Keratopathy, Keratoconus, Iridocyclitis, Disorders of Lens, Chorioretinal Inflammation, Disorders of Choroid, Chorioretinal Disorders, Retinal Detachments and Breaks, Retinal Vascular Occlusions, Retinopathy, Retinal Hemorrhage, Glaucoma Disorders of Vitreous Body and Globe, Disorders of Optic Nerve and Visual Pathways, Paralytic Strabismus, Disorders of Binocular Movement, Disorders of Refraction and Accommodation, Amblyopia, Diplopia, Blindness, Nystagmus, Ocular Pain, Disorders of Eye and Adnexa

Procedures Performed

Squint Surgery

Experience

Consultant, Ophthalmic Surgeon, a Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom. From 2017

Locum Consultant, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Neuro-ophthalmology and Ocular Motility, a Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom. 2015 - 2017

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, a Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom. 2012 - 2015

Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgery Fellowship, a Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom. 2011 - 2012

Associate Specialist in Ophthalmology, a Aleppo University Hospital

Aleppo, Syria. 2008 - 2011

Staff Grade in ophthalmology, a Rotherham General Hospital

Rotherham, United Kingdom. 2004 - 2008

Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology, a Rotherham General Hospital

Rotherham, United Kingdom. 2003 - 2004

Assistant Surgeon in Ophthalmology, a Aleppo University Hospital

Aleppo, Syria. 2001 - 2002

Education

MSc, Ophthalmology: University of Aleppo

2001

MD: University of Aleppo

1997

Biography

Dr. Ali Yagan is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon currently working at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. With a specific interest in Neuro-ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Motility, Dr. Yagan has been dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and surgical expertise. Dr. Yagan's career in ophthalmology began in 1997 when he embarked on a postgraduate program at the University of Aleppo, Syria, earning his MSc degree in Ophthalmology in 2001. Subsequently, he completed an Ass...istant Surgeon position in Ophthalmology in Aleppo, gaining valuable surgical experience. In 2003, Dr. Yagan pursued further training as a Senior House Officer in ophthalmology at Rotherham General Hospital in the United Kingdom. This opportunity allowed him to expand his skills and knowledge in the field. Following this, Dr. Yagan held a staff grade position at the same hospital from 2004 to 2008, demonstrating his commitment to providing high-quality eye care. Continuing his professional journey, Dr. Yagan served as an Associate Specialist in Ophthalmology in Aleppo, Syria, from 2008 to 2011. This role further honed his expertise and solidified his passion for the field. In 2011, Dr. Yagan completed a Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgery Fellowship at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, enhancing his proficiency in these specialized areas. Dr. Yagan joined the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital as a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology in 2012, contributing to the hospital's renowned reputation for exceptional eye care. He continued to excel in his profession and was subsequently appointed as a Locum Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Neuro-ophthalmology and Ocular Motility at the hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, Dr. Yagan has been serving as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, where he provides comprehensive eye care services. With a specific interest in Neuro-ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Motility, he has developed a profound understanding of these specialized areas, enabling him to deliver exceptional care to his patients. Dr. Yagan has a strong academic background and has undertaken various research projects throughout his career. His research interests include topics such as glaucoma compliance aids, phasing in glaucoma, customization of A constant, and the effects of intracameral phenylephrine on systemic blood pressure. He has also been involved in national and international studies, such as the IIH-WT study on the effect of weight loss on IIH and the LEROS study on the effect of Idebenone on LHON. In terms of surgical experience, Dr. Yagan has performed over 1000 cataract surgeries with intraocular lens implantation. He has also conducted more than 300 adult strabismus surgeries, over 200 anterior segment lasers, more than 100 retinal lasers, and administered over 100 intravitreal injections. These numbers demonstrate his extensive surgical skills and expertise.

Affiliations

Fellow, Royal College of Ophthalmologists

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