Qualifications

Registration

Full Registration - General Medical Council, Number 4182995 (Specialist Register)

Medico-legal reports

I ensure that my reports are clear and comprehensive and address all of the important points of a case in a logical way. I have experience of acting as the single joint expert. They comply fully with the rules of Court. If you are a solicitor and would like me to send you a sample report or a copy of my terms and conditions of service, please contact me at the above address or by email at sprasad@rcsed.ac.uk.

My expertise in various fields of ophthalmology is reflected in my portfolio of publications and presentations in leading medical journals and national and international ophthalmic conferences. I am a member of respected professional bodies and an active reviewer for leading medical journals. I am on the faculty of instruction courses at leading international ophthalmic conferences, including The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons & The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. These are summarised below. Full details are available on request or on my website www.sight2020.co.uk. I am a member of The Society of Expert Witnesses and am registered with The UK Register of Expert Witnesses, Expert Witness and APIL (The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).

Publications

I have published thirty-two papers and forty-four short communications in peer reviewed medical journals and one chapter in a textbook.

Presentations

I am the author of forty-one oral research presentations, thirty-six scientific poster presentations, twenty-nine scientific video presentations and over forty-seven invited lectures at regional, national and international conferences and meetings for the medical profession.

Membership of Professional Bodies

1.    Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

2.    Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

3. Fellow of The American College of Surgeons 

4.    International Member of AAO, The American Academy of Ophthalmology

5.    Honorary Treasurer and member of Executive Board of UKISCRS, The United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

6.    Member of ESCRS, The European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery

7.    Member of ASCRS, The American Society of Cataract & refractive Surgery

8.    Member of ASRS, The American Society of Retina Specialists

9.    Member & Country representative (UK) of EVRS, The European Vitreo Retinal Society

10.    Member of EURETINA, The European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society

11.  Member of BEAVRS, The British and Eire Association of Vitreo-retinal surgeons

12.  Member of NEOS, The North of England Ophthalmological Society

13.  Member of the HCSA, The Hospital consultants & Specialists Association

14.  Life Member of AIOS, The All India Ophthalmological Society

15.  Life Member of IMA, The Indian Medical Association

Reviewer

I serve as a reviewer for:-

1.    BioMed Central – 2006 onwards

2.    Ophthalmology – The Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2004 onwards)

3.    The Canadian Medical Association Journal (2005 onwards)

4.    Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (2005 onwards)

5.    The Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - The Journal of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)  (2004 onwards)

6.    ‘Eye’ - The Journal of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (1999 onwards)

7.    Diabetic Medicine - The Journal of Diabetes UK (2003 onwards)

8.    British Journal of Ophthalmology (2003 onwards) 

9.    Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - The Journal of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (2004 onwards)

10.  The British Medical Association medical books competition (1999 onwards )

11.  The British Journal of Orthoptics (1999-2001)

12.  NHS North-West R&D Support Unit (2000 onwards )

13.  The Journal of Postgraduate Medicine (2000 onwards ) 

Awards

Recipient of Achievement Award (2008) & International Ophthalmologist Education Award (2009); both from The American Academy of Ophthalmology.