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Mr Sid Goel

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon FRCOphth, PGDip Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Direct contact details for Mr Goel’s team:     
Phone: 0330 8083252
Secretary email: admin.ukeast@eyecorrectioncentre.co.uk

Mr Goel graduated medicine in 1996 and since then has trained and worked for over 20 years in Ophthalmology in eminent teaching centres in the UK and internationally. He has acquired a range of qualifications and memberships with specialist ophthalmic organisations. Mr Goel has been a Consultant since 2008 working via both the NHS and private sector. He has a vast amount of experience as a cataract and refractive surgeon and also in the field of oculoplastic surgery. He has performed thousands of operations successfully and has excellent patient feedback. Mr Goel is very well presented and published in National and International platforms with over 20 publications and 100 presentations to his credit. He has won many awards for his academic work. He is often invited to premium ophthalmology events to teach and share his experience. Mr Goel is the clinical lead for Eye Correction Centre UK East division. His clinics are based at Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Lincoln & Hull and he serves the Humberside, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire areas.

  • A large, qualified and dedicated team to serve you

  • Get the personal attention you deserve

  • State-of-the-art corrective eye surgery

  • Tailor made sophisticated treatment options to achieve your individual goals

Specialises in:
  • Cataract and Advanced cataract surgery
  • Vision correction surgery - Laser, lens replacement, ICL implants
  • Cornea & Anterior Segment surgery
  • Oculoplastic & Lacrimal surgery
  • General Ophthalmology

Qualifications and memberships

Qualifications

PGDiploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, UK(2017)

FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK(2008)

MRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK(2003)

ICO Basic Sciences and Optics & Refraction International Council of Ophthalmologists, UK(2000)

FRCS Edinburgh (Ophthalmology) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK(2000)

FRCS Glasgow (Ophthalmology) Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, UK(2000)

Diplomate National Board (Ophthalmology) National Board of Examinations, India(2000)

Masters (Ophthalmology)MAHE Univervisity, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India(1999)

MBBS MAHE Univervisity, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India(1996)

Professional Memberships

  • Association of Ophthalmologists Specialist Indemnity Scheme
  • British Medical Association
  • British Society of Refractive Surgery
  • British Oculoplastics Surgical Society
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • General Medical Council
  • Indian Ophthalmic Society
  • Indian Medical Council
  • Northern Oculoplastic Group
  • North of England Ophthalmic Society
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Peer Recognition

Mr Goel is regularly invited as an expert speaker to present his experience on his specialist interests.

Mr Goel has earned the respect of his peers and hospitals that he works with and has been elected/selected for the following national/regional roles:

  • Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists part 2 and LRSCert examinations
  • Board member of BSRS (British Society of refractive Surgeons), 2022 onwards
  • Board member of AOOSIS (Association of Ophthalmologists Specialty Indemnity Scheme), 2017 onwards
  • Clinical lead for Ophthalmology for St Hughs hospital, Grimsby, 2017 – 2021
  • Clinical lead for the private patient board, Lindsey Private Patients, Lincolnshire, 2018 – 2019
  • Committee member of the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2013-2018 and designated lead for the young ophthalmologists subcommittee 2015-2018
  • Member of the Council of Governors of the Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS trust, 2015 to 2017
  • Member of the Medical Advisory Committee for St Hughs hospital, Grimsby, 2014-2016 & Vice Chairman 2015-2016
  • Member of the trust theatre board for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS foundation trust 2013-2016
  • Member of the Clinical Governance Committee for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS foundation trust since 2013-2016
  • Lead for operating theatres at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby 2013 -2015
  • Steering group member of the regional Local Eye Health network for Yorkshire and Humber 2014-2015.

Research & Publications

  • 1. Q&A: Mr Goel and Mr Loomba on alcohol delamination and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for the treatment of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome. Eye News online publication. June 2023.
  • 2. A case of etanercept (anti-TNF agent) induced granulomas on the lids. Orbit. 2021 Oct 2; Online ahead of print.
  • 3. Scleral patch graft for scleromalacia. Eyecases.org. Epub Dec 2011.
  • 4. Familial pattern of Salzmann-type nodular corneal degeneration–a four generation series. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Nov; 94(11):1543. Epub 2010 Aug 1.
  • 5. Primary corneal myxoma. Cornea. 2008 Dec;27(10):1186-8.
  • 6. Ophthalmic Plastics Surgical Skills Assessment Tool (OPSSAT). Ophthal Plast Reconst Surg. 2008 Jan – Feb; 24(1):43 – 6.
  • 7. Povidone iodine causes opacification of silicone intraocular lens implants. Acta Ophthalmologica Nov 2008;86(7):773-7.
  • 8. The effect of hyaluronidase on ultrasound-measured dispersal of local anaesthetic following sub-Tenon injection. Eye. 2007. May 25.
  • 9. Posterior Staphyloma – Can it be Retinal Detachment or Tumour? Optometry in Practice. Vol 7 (2006) 17-22.
  • 10. Cryoanalgesic Preparation before local anaesthetic injection for lid surgery – Orbit, Volume 25, Issue 2 June 2006, pages 107 – 110.
  • 11. Neuroblastoma with orbital metastasis: ophthalmic presentation and role of ophthalmologists. Eye. 2006 Apr;20(4):466-70.
  • 12. Orbital cellulitis in a patient with orbital neuroblastoma and febrile neutropenia. Eye. 2006 Apr;20(4):511-2.
  • 13. Comparison between standard Goldman Applanation prism and disposable Applanation prism in tonometry. Eye. 2004 Feb;18(2):175-8.
  • 14. Laser vs ultrasound biometry – a study of intra- and interobserver variability. Eye. 2004 May;18(5):514-8.
  • 15. Driving ability after pupillary dilatation. Eye. 2003 Aug;17(6):735-8.
  • 16. Diagnosis and management of a case of carotico-cavernous fistula. EYE NEWS, Feb-Mar 2003, Volume 9, No. 5, Pg 34.
  • 17. Management of accidental tissue glue spill into the eye. EYE NEWS, Dec-Jan 2003, Volume 9, No. 4, Pg 33.
  • 18. BOOK – “Ophthalmology Fact Fixer”. Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd., 2002.
  • 19. Laser vs Ultrasound biometry – a study of intra and inter-observer variability. EUROTIMES, Dec 2002, Vol 7, Issue 12, pg 9.
  • 20. A fool’s guide to putting your eye service on the World Wide Web. Journal of the Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society Vol 19. No 1, Jan- Mar 2002 (India).
  • 21. Ophthalmic Training in the United Kingdom. Journal of the Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society Vol 19. No 1. Jan- Mar 2002 (India).
  • 22. Modified fomix based conjunctival flap for trabeculectomy. Journal of the Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society. May-Jul 2000; Vol 17, No. 2. (India).

Presentations

  1. Clinical Outcomes Of Alcohol Delamination As A Treatment Modality For Recurrent Corneal Erosions. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
  2. Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Case Comparison Of Endothelial Keratoplasty (Ek) Mode Versus Customised Superficial Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (Salk) Mode In Graft Preparation. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
  3. An Innovative Approach Of Performing Femtosecond Laser Assisted Endothelial Keratoplasty Using The Salk Mode And Evaluation Of Clinical Outcomes. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
  4. Hanita Intensity Toric. My experience. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
  5. Diagnosis & Management of keratoconus, an overview – Presented at the Eye Hospital teaching session, Hull, June 2023
  6. Sleep apnoea syndrome and the effects on the eye – Presented at the Patient educational event hosted by BVI-Eye Correction Centre, Hull, April 2023
  7. Refractive cataract surgery, Navigating the options – Presented at the North of England Ophthalmic Society, Spring meeting, April 2023
  8. Descemets membrane detachment at cataract surgery-diagnosis and management. – Presented at the ESCRS winter meeting, Portugal, March 2023
  9. An overview of Refractive Eye Surgery – Presented at the Trinidad Eye Hospital conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 2023
  10. How to select the ideal lens in refractive lens surgery – Presented at the Trinidad Eye Hospital conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 2023
  11. Corneal cross linking masterclass – Presented at the Primary care educational event hosted by BVI-Eye Correction Centre, Lincoln, November 2022
  12. Full thickness femtosecond – assisted arcuate keratotomy with cataract surgery presenting with corneal oedema – Presented at the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and refractive surgery (UKISCRS) annual meeting, Hinkley, October 2022
  13. Consent in Ophthalmology – are you compatible with the latest GMC guidelines on consent?
    A surgeon’s perspective – Presented at the British Society of Refractive Surgery conference, Oxford, July 2022
  14. Preoperative Workup of Corneal Laser Refractive Surgery – Presented at the Refractive surgery study day hosted by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, March 2022
  15. Advancements in cataract surgery – Presented at the Hull Primary care educational event hosted by Spire, Hull, January 2022
  16. Inflammatory eye diseases – Presented at the UKISOP study session, Virtual meeting, October 2021
  17. Surgical consent in Ophthalmology – are pooled lists compatible with the latest GMC guidelines on consent? A surgeon’s perspective – Presented at the AOOSIS medico-legal event, Virtual meeting, September 2021
  18. Update on diagnosis and management of corneal diseases – Presented at the Hull Primary care educational event hosted by Spire, Hull, June 2021
  19. Latest advancements in cataract surgery – Presented at the Hull Primary care educational event hosted by Spire, Hull, January 2021
  20. Management of the small pupil at cataract surgery – Presented at the Eye Hospital teaching session, Hull, January 2021

MORE  – to see full list of presentations – please click here…

Awards

Comparison  of Lenstar with IOL master as a biometric tool- 1st Prize awarded for poster presentation at the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and refractive surgery annual congress, October 2015

Mr Goel receives the Northeast Lincolnshire NHS Trust “Celebrating Success” Award for his work in improving patient care, 2010

Povidone iodine causes opacification of silicone intraocular lens implants –Best poster award at the AAO, Atlanta, November 2009

Prediction of refractive outcome after cataract surgery using Partial Coherence interferometry: Comparison of SRK-T and Haigis formulae – 1st Prize awarded for poster presentation at the College Congress, Birmingham, May 2003

Comparison between standard Goldman Applanation prism and disposable Applanation prism in tonometry – 1st Prize awarded for poster presentation at the Royal Society of Medicine meeting, London, July 2002

Surgical management of paediatric cataracts – 1st Prize award for presentation, at Regional State Ophthalmologists meeting 1998-99, India

MS Ophth. – Gold Medallist – Batch of 1999

MBBS – First Class with Distinction

Why Choose Us

  • 35000+

    Our patient numbers
  • 30k+

    eyes surgeries completed
  • 550+

    National & International lectures
  • 75+

    years of surgery experience
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