Mr. Abdulla Ellaithy Desk-top only.

Consultant Ophthalmologist & Medico-Legal Expert

MRCSEd (Ophth), FICO, FEBOphth, MSc

Consultant Ophthalmologist providing clear, balanced medico-legal opinions in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Experienced in causation analysis, breach of duty evaluation, condition and prognosis reporting, and visual impairment assessment. Produces structured, CPR-compliant reports with impartial, evidence-based conclusions.

Areas of Expertise

• Cataract and refractive surgery
• Ophthalmic laser procedures
• Ocular trauma & emergency ophthalmology
• Glaucoma management
• Causation & prognosis
• Breach of duty evaluation
• Personal injury reporting

Clinical Roles

• Consultant Ophthalmologist — Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia Responsible for comprehensive ophthalmic care including cataract surgery, medical retina, trauma management, and emergency ophthalmology.
• Senior Registrar Ophthalmology — Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia High-volume clinical and surgical practice with independent management of acute and chronic ophthalmic conditions.
• Ophthalmology Specialist — Ministry of Health, Egypt General ophthalmic practice with surgical and outpatient responsibilities.
• eTutor (MSc Surgical Sciences) — University of Edinburgh Academic teaching and supervision within a postgraduate surgical programme.

Surgical & Outpatient Procedures

• High-volume cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
• Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
• Laser ophthalmic procedures including YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, Argon retinal laser, and diode laser treatments
• Ocular trauma management including primary repair of lid lacerations, globe lacerations, orbital fractures, and acute eye presentations, with strong experience in rapid assessment and decision-making in vision-threatening emergencies

Medico-Legal Work

• Provides expert witness reports for personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
• Experienced in CPR Part 35 duties, impartial reporting, and court-compliant documentation.
• Skilled in analysing causation, breach of duty, condition, and prognosis.
• Produces clear, structured reports with timely turnaround.

Qualifications

• MRCSEd (Ophthalmology) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FEBOphth — Fellowship of the Egyptian Board of Ophthalmology
• FICO — International Council of Ophthalmology
• PgCert Surgical Sciences — University of Edinburgh
• MSc Ophthalmology — South Valley University
• MB BCh — Sohag University

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• International Council of Ophthalmology
• Egyptian Board of Ophthalmology

Languages

• Arabic — Native
• English — Fluent