1. Curriculum Vitae
Of
Mr. Farrukh Ali
MBBS, MRCOphth, FRCS Glasgow (Ophth)

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Index
Personal Details 3
Professional Registration 3
Memberships 3
Qualifications 3
Employment details 4-5
Clinical Experience & Skills 6
Research Experience 7
Teaching 7
Management Experience 8
Audit 8
Protocols / Guidelines 9
Publication 10
Posters 10-12
CPD 12-13
(Conferences & Courses)
Skills & Personal interests 13
Career Aims 13
References 14

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Personal Details
Name Farrukh Ali
Nationality British
Address 2 Gawsworth Close Oxton, Wirral, CH43 2GS, UK
Phone Home: 00441516709949
Mobile: UK 07737507033 UAE 00971559158782
Email afarrukh@gmail.com, AliF1@clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae
Professional Registration
GMC: 5089785 (full)
HAAD (Health authority of Abu Dhabi): GD 20877
Premium Medical Protection (UK) 1690903
Learned Societies Membership
Member of Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO)
European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Association of Vision & Research (ARVO)
Educational Qualifications
2012 MRCOpth London UK
2005 Certificate in Teaching & Learning. Bolton University
1998 FRCS (Ophthalmology) Glasgow UK
1987 MBBS Punjab University Pakistan

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Present Post
Associate Staff
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi UAE
From 03.04.2016 to date
I joined Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi which has been built to provide care of highest quality
to local community. As an independent provider (consultant grade) I have been primarily
responsible for providing care for patients with Medical Retinal disorders, mainly diabetic
retinopathy. I also provide care to patients with diabetic retinopathy at Imperial College
Diabetic Centre Abu Dhabi. I investigate these patients with imaging (OCT) and angiograms
(FFA & ICG) and provide treatments such as intravitreal injections and laser treatments.
I carry out Pediatric Clinics at Cleveland Clinic and provide non-surgical care for patients
with childhood ailments such as, motility disorders, refractive problems, epiphora, allergic
eye disease etc.
I also conduct emergency / primary care clinic and provide immediate care before referring
these patients to relevant specialists.
I keep myself up to date with new / emerging treatments by attending various CME meetings,
readings articles and watching online videos, thereby provide best medical care to my
patients.
Previous Clinical Posts
Associate Specialist Ophthalmology
Wirral University Teaching Hospital, UK
From 05.11.2007 to 26.03.2016
I worked as General Ophthalmologist with subspecialist interest in Pediatric Ophthalmology
and Medical Retina.
Medical Retina Service
Over the years I have developed expertise in managing patients with variety of retinal
diseases especially Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal vein Occlusion.
I had been actively involved in diagnosing patients with Wet AMD and carrying out Anti
VEGF treatment (Lucentis & Eylea).
I was actively involved along with my consultant colleague to carry out Digital Screening of
patients with diabetic retinopathy.
I participated and contributed to regular weekly multidisciplinary meetings for
interpretation of Retinal Angiograms for various retinal diseases.
Pediatric Service
I worked as clinical Fellow in pediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus at Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast in 1999. In my present post I managed pediatric patients with anterior and
posterior segment disorders as well as performing routine Pediatric surgical procedures like
Probing & syringing and strabismus surgery.

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I lead Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening Service for eight years.
Audit& Teaching
I regularly contributed in Audit, Research and departmental Teaching. I supervised
optometrists and ophthalmic specialist trainees in carrying out various ophthalmic clinics and
outpatient procedures.
16.02.2004 – 04.11.2007 Staff Grade
. Wirral University Teaching Hospital
16.02.2003 – 15.02.2004 Staff Grade
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
01.09.2002 – 04.02.2003 Registrar Ophthalmology (LAS)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
01.12.2000 – 31.08.2002 Research Assistant
Queen’s University, Belfast
01.08.2000 – 30.11.2000 Registrar Ophthalmology
Waterford General Hospital, Ireland
01.08.1999 – 31.07.2000 Clinical Fellow (Paediatric Ophalmology & Strabismus)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
01.07.1997 – 31.01.1999 Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology
Waterford General Hospital, Ireland
01.05.1996 – 30.06.1997 Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology
Limerick General Hospital, Ireland
01.02.1996 – 30.04.1996 Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology
Scarborough General Hospital, UK
10.10.1995 – 31.01.1996 Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology
Queen’s Hospital Burton on Trent, UK
01.10.1992 – 31.08.1995 Training Grade (SHO & Registrar)
Shiekh Zayed Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
01.10.1988 -30.09.1992 Private General Practice, Lahore Pakistan
01.10.1987 – 30.09.1988 House Officer Medicine / Surgery
Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

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Clinical Experience and Skills
I have a broad base of knowledge, experience and skills in the field of Ophthalmology. My
subspecialist interests are Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus and Medical Retina.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Training
I completed Clinical Fellowship from Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, the largest tertiary
hospital in Northern Ireland. My timetable included Outpatient clinics, theatres, ROP
Screening and Orthoptic assessment clinics.
Outpatient Clinics experience: I gained experience in managing routine childhood
disorders such as epiphora and allergic eye disease as well as serious diseases like tumors.
I confidently manage patients with poor vision, nystagmus, various types of strabismus as
well as performing examination of fundus with 30D lens to rule out fundal pathologies.
Theatre Experience: On weekly basis I had two pediatric theatres and one Adult strabismus
theatre. I performed and assisted a number of childhood and adult strabismus procedures,
probing and syringing, lacrimal duct intubation, indirect Panretinal Photocoagulation for
coats’ disease, Ptosis surgery using fascia lata, sling procedures and complicated strabismus
procedures such as Harada ito, transposition, Knapp procedure etc.
ROP Screening: I attended weekly ROP Screening sessions as well as treatment with
indirect argon laser for stage 3 plus disease.
Orthoptic Clinic: I attended orthoptic clinic on weekly basis and learnt cover test, ocular
motility examination, measurement of strabismus with prism bars as well as Hess chart
interpretation.
General Surgical Experience:
I am competent in performing general ophthalmic surgical procedures such as IVT,
Phacoemulsification, strabismus correction, ectropion & entropion correction.
Laser Experience:
I am fully trained in carrying out various types of laser procedures such as PRP, Macular
laser, Yag laser and Cyclodiode.
Emergency Ophthalmology
I am fully competent in managing anterior and posterior segment emergencies such as angle
closure glaucoma, corneal ulcers/abscess, ocular trauma, retinal tears etc. I also provide
regular supervision to junior trainees in primary care setting.

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Research Experience
Efficacy of Brinzolamide and Brimonidine fixed combination (2010-2012)
I was a principal investigator for this multicentre clinical trial by Alcon on the efficacy of
Brinzolamide and Brimonidine fixed combination. My role was to recruit patients, prescribe
drug and examine patients as per protocol. I was responsible for completing relevant
documentation and alerting side effects from drug. It has been shown to be an effective drug
to control intraocular pressure and preservation of vision in Glaucoma patients. It now has
been marketed as Simbrinza.
Luminous Study (ongoing since 2012)
Luminous is a five-year observational, international, multicenter program that will provide
long-term effectiveness and safety data for Ranibizumab as well as to assess the treatment
patterns and health related quality of life issues of patients treated with ranibizumab. My role
to contribute valuable data from our cohort of patients with wet AMD.
MERLOT Multicentre Clinical Trial (Brachytherapy for Wet AMD)
I was co-investigator Results of this trial (2006-2008) and my role was to recruit patients for
this trial. Results of this trial have already been published.
Clinical evaluation of a new aspherical intraocular lens (2005-2007)
To compare contrast sensitivity between Sofport Advanced adapt IOL and Soflex SE at 3
months and PCO at 1& 2 years. A prospective, randomized, comparative study involving 120
patients. My role was to recruit patients for this trial and examine them postoperatively as per
protocol.
Eureye and Macugen Multicentre Clinical Trial for Wet AMD (2000-2002)
I was co- investigator for these multicenter clinical trials on wet age related macular
degeneration at Queens University Belfast under the supervision of Professor Usha
Chakravarthy from 2000 to 2012, and gained very valuable experience in the management of
patients with AMD. I actively recruited patients to these clinical trials and in addition
conducted out-patient clinics, intravitreal injections, Photodynamic therapy and feeder vessel
photocoagulation using argon laser
Teaching
I have been an enthusiastic teacher in both the informal setting and structured tutorials. I have
achieved a Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Bolton University which helped me
modify my teaching sessions to suit the learning needs of various student groups. I contribute
to departmental teaching, training of optometrist, nurses, undergraduates and postgraduates
on a regular basis.

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Management & Organizational Background
I Reorganized Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening service in 2005 and was clinical lead of
this service for eight years.
I helped in organization and efficient delivery of care for patients with wet age related
macular degeneration since 2007.
I participated in setting up and effective delivery of Wirral diabetic retinopathy screening
program since 2009
Additional management skill sets
In depth understanding of development and functionality intricacies in screening programs
 Glaucoma screening
 Digital diabetic retinopathy screening
Clinical Audit
I have active involvement in audit of our service and recognize the importance of this in
maintaining standards and delivering high quality care to my patients. I carried out following
audits at Wirral Hospital NHS Trust and implemented change as per audit results.
Audit of treatment with Eylea for patient with wet AMD; Wirral Hospital Nov 2014
Objective: To achieve our experience of efficacy of Eylea for Wet AMD
Conclusion: Results are in line with published results
Audit of retreatment criteria for prescribing lucentis in patients with wet AMD; Wirral
Hospital Oct 2013
Objective: To assess practice of retreatment criteria for treatment of wet AMD
Conclusion: Departmental guidelines were not being followed. Change Implemented
Personal Audit of Intravitreal therapy for Wet AMD; Wirral Hospital Nov 2013
Objective: To assess my current practice of intravitreal therapy
Conclusion: My practice was overall safe and complication rate was very low. Two patients
out of nearly 7000 injections developed endophthalmitis; one was sterile presumably related
to immune reaction to lucentis and the other patient was culture positive.
Conclusion: Current practice is generally safe, however, my whole team now wear mask to
prevent droplet injection during procedure.

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Patient satisfaction with Departmental Lucentis Service; Wirral Hospital Sep 2012
Objective: To assess patients view regarding our Lucentis Service
Conclusion: Nearly 97% patients were pleased with our Service
Re audit of ROP service at Wirral Hospital NHS Trust; Oct 2011
Objective: To assess delivery of care for premature babies after deviations were identified
from previous audit.
Conclusion: Change successfully implemented
Audit of ROP Screening Service (analysis of comprehensive database) at Wirral
Hospital NHS Trust; Oct 2010
Objective: To evaluate our ROP screening against national guidelines
Conclusion: There was slight deviation of timing of initial examination from national
guidelines. Change implemented.
Audit of IOP measurement techniques; Wirral Hospital Oct 2007
Objective: To evaluate accuracy of various instruments for measurement of intraocular
pressure.
Conclusion: Audit confirmed that Goldmann applanation tonometry is the most accurate
method of recording intraocular pressure.
Outcomes of 25 gauge vitrectomy for Retinal disorders; Wirral Hospital Oct 2005
Objective: To evaluate outcome of 25 gauge vitrectomy technique for various retinal
pathologies.
Conclusion: 25 gauge vitrectomy is generally a safe procedure
Departmental Protocols / Guidelines
I have been involved in developing departmental guidelines for following subspecialist
services
 Neonatal Ophthalmic Care Pathway
 Screening and treatment guidelines for Wet AMD
 Diabetic Retinopathy treatment Pathway
 Retinal Vein Occlusion treatment Pathway

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Publication
Morphometric analysis of angiograms of exudative lesions in age-related macular
degeneration
Archive of Ophthalmology. 2004 May; 122(5): 710-5
Posters in National and International conferences
 Kumar BV, Ali F
Systematic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service- Is it worth it?
AAO Chicago 2014
 Kumari R, Grixti A, Ali F, Kumar BV
Has Diabetic screening in Wirral made any difference?
RCO, May 2012
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Prasad S
Systematic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening- Is it worth it?
AAO, Orlando, Oct 2011
 Parkes C, Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
Outcomes Following Insertion of Capsular Tension Ring (CTR) and Capsular
Tension Segment (CTS) for Correction of Lens Subluxation.
AAO Orlando, 2011
 Kumar N, Ali F, Prasad S
Does Vitreomacular traction (VMT) affect treatment outcomes of patients with wet
age related macular degeneration?
RCO Congress 2011
 Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
Outcomes of “in-the-bag” IOL implantation in subluxed lenses
APAO Beijing 2010.
 Saeed M, Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
Comparative refractive outcomes following 1.8 mm bimanual cataract surgery versus
3.2 mm coaxial cataract surgery.
ASCRS, March 2010

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 Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
Lens surgery in Marfan’s syndrome with a standardised approach
RCO Congress 2010
Kumar A, Ali F, Kumar N, Prasad S
 Measuring the service impact of Ranibizumad treatment for macualr degeneration: A
real life experience
RCO congress 2010
 Prasad S, Ali F, Kumar BV
Comparative study of the aspheric Sofport AO lens with the SoFlex SE Lens.
ASCRS 2009
 Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
Diabetic Retinopathy in pregnancy: prevalence and evolution
AAO, Atlanta, November 2008
 Prasad S, Ali F, Patwala Y, Kumar BV, Hughes J, Parkes C
Comparative study comparing the clinical performance of the aspheric SofPort AO
lens with the standard SoFlex SE lens.
ESCRS, Stockholm, September 2007
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Prasad
Refractive outcome in eyes requiring capsular tension rings for zonular weakness
AAO & ESCRS 2007
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Benskin S, Prasad S
Relationship between sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy, systemic complications,
and mortality,
AAO. Las Vegas, November 2006
 Ali F, Khan J, Kumar BV, Prasad S
25g transconjunctival vitrectomy for idiopathic macular holes and epi-retinal
membranes.
RCO, May 2006
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Dhir L, Prasad S
Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for Macular oedema: Our Experience.
RCO, May 2006
 Khan J, Ali F, Kumar BV, Prasad S
25g transconjunctival vitrectomy for idiopathic macular holes: Our Experience.

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WOC, Brazil, February 2006
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Pennefather P, Prasad S, Clearkin LG
Sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, Systemic complications and mortality:
AAO las Vegas Nov, 2006
 Kumar BV, Ali F, Pennefather P, Prasad S, Clearkin LG
Relationship between sight threatening diabetic retinopathy and systemic
complications.
AAO, Chicago, October 2005
 Chan W, Ali F, K Muldrew, Chakravarthy U
To study the changes in classic and occult fluorescein leakage in choroidal
neovascular membrane of AMD in untreated and PDT treated eyes in the short term
RCO Conference Birmingham, May 2003
 Chan W, Ali F, K Muldrew, Chakravarthy U
To study the changes in classic and occult fluorescein leakage in choroidal
neovascular membrane of AMD in untreated and PDT treated eyes in the short term
ARVO, Florida May 2002
Pherwani A, Ali F
 The glaucomas in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service
RCO Conference Manchester, May 2002.
Courses Attended
 Retinal imaging course London June 2012
 Medico legal Seminar RCO London, October 2011
 Clinical Management and Leadership Course, Keele University October 2011
 DMO Seminar, Manchester. September 2011
 Appraiser Training, March 2010
 International Uveitis Symposium, London. July 2007
 The Lacrimal Course Dec 2005
 Uveitis course MEH, Jul 2005
 Fluorescein Angiography Course, July 2005
 Cornea & Oculoplastic Course, July 2004
 Basic Phacoemulsification course, May 2000
 Final FRCS refresher course Moorefield eye hospital London (MEH), Jul 1998

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Meetings / Conferences Attended
 RANZCO annual congress, Melbourne Australia November 2016
 European Strabismus Conference, Budapest October 2016
 World Ophthalmic Congress Tokyo 2014
 En Face OCT Conference Rome 2013
 EURETINA Humburg 2013
 ARVO, Seattle May 2013
 World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Milan 2012
 World Ophthalmic Congress, Abu Dhabi UAE February 2012
 World Glaucoma Congress, Paris June 2011
 The National Diabetic Retinal Screening Conference. RCP London march 2011
 National Eye Day, October 2010
 Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Ophthalmology clinic interface seminar,
September 2010
 AAO San Francisco, Nov 2009, Anaheim, Atlanta, Nov 2008, Nov 2003
 International Uveitis Symposium, London. July 2007
 ESCRS Lisbon, Sep 2005
 ARVO, fort lauderdale USA May 2002
 Royal college of Ophthalmologists Congress. Annual meeting. 2013, 2012, 2010
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000.
Skills and Personal interests
I am a computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point proficiently.
I have been using actively SPSS for various research projects. I am able to communicate
effectively with patients speaking Urdu & Hindi. My interest outside my professional life is
to read books on variety of topics to improve my knowledge. I also watch movies and
socialize with friends and family. I am very keen to visit places with historic importance.
Career Aims
My aim is to consolidate my career as a Medical Retina Specialist and alongside maintaining
my role as a General Ophthalmologist. My professional aims include: Provide subspecialist
care, contribute to service development and improve patient care. I also want to continue my
involvement in departmental teaching activities, clinical governance and audit.

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References
Dr Nicola Ghazi
Staff Physician
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dabi
UAE
Dr Mamdouh El Naggar
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Imperial College Diabetes Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mr. B V Kumar
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral
CH49 5PE
UK