Omar Barrada
Vitreoretinal Surgery Consultant
Cairo
Summary
A seasoned Vitreoretinal Surgery Consultant with a proven track record at Cairo University Medical School Hospitals, I excel in surgical management of complex retinal detachments and macular surgery. Known for innovative teaching methods as a Lecturer, I blend technical expertise with strong mentorship skills to enhance patient care and medical education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vitreoretinal Surgery Consultant
Cairo University Medical School Hospitals
01.2013 - Current
- Performed surgery on average of 25patients per week to treat various vitreo-retinal pathologies - including rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, advanced diabetic eye disease and macular pathologies.
- Established strong rapport with patients through clear communication about their diagnoses and treatment options, easing anxieties around surgery when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing advanced surgical techniques and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medical research.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Mentored junior surgeons and medical students, sharing expertise to help them grow professionally and provide better patient care.
- Served as a consultant for other physicians seeking expert advice on specific cases or surgical techniques, enhancing overall quality of care within the institution.
Lecturer of Ophthalology - Cairo University
Cairo University Medial School
03.2015 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Medical Director
Barrada Eye Center
01.2016 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Educated and mentored more than 20 medical students.
Education
Ph.D. - Ophthalmology
Cairo University Medical School
Cairo, Egypt03-2015
Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Ophthalmology
Royal College of Ophthalmologists - London
London, United Kingdom06-2015
Member of The Royal College of Surgeons - Ophthalmology
Royal College of Surgeons - Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom09-2014
Diploma Superior Specialist in Ophthalmology -
European School For Advanced Studies in Ophthalmol
Lugano, Switzerland01-2014
Skills
Proficient in surgical management of:
Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachment
Complex Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Macular Surgery
Expert management of various Medical Retina Cases:
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Accidents (RVO)
Trauma Surgery
Complex Anterior Segment Surgery:
Advanced Phacoemulsification Cases
Management of Aphakia
Publications
. 360 laser retinopexy in preventing retinal re-detachment after 23-gauge vitrectomy for primary repair of retinal detachment. Barrada, Omar A.; Nabih, Mostafa H.; Khattabm, Ayman M.; Nosseir, Ashraf A. Egyptian Retina Journal 3(1); p 1-9, Jun-Apr. 2015
. Peripapillary microperimetry for the diagnosis and folow up of papilledema in cases treated for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Gehad A. Elnahry, Amr M Elemery, Nashwa Badr Eldin, Ashraf A. Nosseir, Omar A. Barrada, Ayman G Elnahry. Neurological Research, 2021 Jan; 43 (1); 61-70.
. Combined dynamic corneal biomechanics and corneal topographic assessment in diagnosis of keratoconus, subclinical keratoconus and forme fruste keratoconus among Egyptian patients: a prospective observational study. Naguib, Saleh A.; Barrada, Omar A.; El-Mayah, Esraa.; Elmekawey, Hany E. Delta Journal of Ophthalmology 22(3) ; p 175-183, Jul - Dep 2021
. Assessment of Safety, Efficacy, and Predictability of a Trifocal Intraocular Lens. Marian Girgis; Amr Osman; Sherif A. Eissa; Mohamed Anis; Omar A. Barrada, Mohamed Hasaballah. Pak J Ophthalmol. 2023 Ap. 1
. Characterization of corneal biomechanics using Corvis ST device in different grades of myopia in a sample of middle eastern ethnicity. Esraa El Mayah, Ahmed Saad Albalkini, Omar A. Barrada. Clin Ophthalmol 2024 Mar 21:18 : 901-912.
Timeline
Medical Director
Barrada Eye Center
01.2016 - Current
Lecturer of Ophthalology - Cairo University
Cairo University Medial School
03.2015 - Current
Vitreoretinal Surgery Consultant
Cairo University Medical School Hospitals
01.2013 - Current
Ph.D. - Ophthalmology
Cairo University Medical School
Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Ophthalmology
Royal College of Ophthalmologists - London
Member of The Royal College of Surgeons - Ophthalmology
Royal College of Surgeons - Edinburgh
Diploma Superior Specialist in Ophthalmology -
European School For Advanced Studies in Ophthalmol
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