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 is an experienced Private and NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Ophthalmologist) specialising in – Advanced cataract surgery, Vision correction Surgery / Glasses correction surgery (including – Laser eye surgery, Lens replacement surgery & Implantable lens surgery). He also offers expert Oculoplastic (Eyelid) treatment.

He has performed thousands of operations successfully and has excellent patient feedback.

He is the corneal services lead at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals and the clinical lead for Eye Correction Centre clinics UK East.

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, Training and Memberships

Qualification & Training

Mr Goel graduated with his medical degree in 1996 and since then has trained and worked for over 25 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 as listed:

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.

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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:

Clinical Lead for the Corneal & Anterior segment service at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Eye Unit. 2020 onwards.
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. 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

. Descemets membrane detachment during cataract surgery: a case report. EJMCR. 2024; 05 (November 2024): 205-208..
. Penetrating femtosecond arcuate keratotomy presenting with corneal edema. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 4(3):p 673-674, Jul–Sep 2024. .
. Alcaligenes faecalis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a Mixed Microbial Contact Lens Keratitis: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024 Dec 22;16(12).
. 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.
. A case of etanercept (anti-TNF agent) induced granulomas on the lids. Orbit. 2023 Apr;42(2):206-208. .
. Scleral patch graft for scleromalacia. Eyecases.org. Epub Dec 2011.
. Familial pattern of Salzmann-type nodular corneal degeneration–a four generation series. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Nov; 94(11):1543. Epub 2010 Aug 1.
. Primary corneal myxoma. Cornea. 2008 Dec;27(10):1186-8.
. Ophthalmic Plastics Surgical Skills Assessment Tool (OPSSAT). Ophthal Plast Reconst Surg. 2008 Jan – Feb; 24(1):43 – 6.
. Povidone iodine causes opacification of silicone intraocular lens implants. Acta Ophthalmologica Nov 2008;86(7):773-7.
. The effect of hyaluronidase on ultrasound-measured dispersal of local anaesthetic following sub-Tenon injection. Eye. 2007. May 25.
. Posterior Staphyloma – Can it be Retinal Detachment or Tumour? Optometry in Practice. Vol 7 (2006) 17-22.
. Cryoanalgesic Preparation before local anaesthetic injection for lid surgery – Orbit, Volume 25, Issue 2 June 2006, pages 107 – 110.

. Neuroblastoma with orbital metastasis: ophthalmic presentation and role of ophthalmologists. Eye. 2006 Apr;20(4):466-70.
. Orbital cellulitis in a patient with orbital neuroblastoma and febrile neutropenia. Eye. 2006 Apr;20(4):511-2.
. Comparison between standard Goldman Applanation prism and disposable Applanation prism in tonometry. Eye. 2004 Feb;18(2):175-8.
. Laser vs ultrasound biometry – a study of intra- and interobserver variability. Eye. 2004 May;18(5):514-8.
. Driving ability after pupillary dilatation. Eye. 2003 Aug;17(6):735-8.
. Diagnosis and management of a case of carotico-cavernous fistula. EYE NEWS, Feb-Mar 2003, Volume 9, No. 5, Pg 34.
. Management of accidental tissue glue spill into the eye. EYE NEWS, Dec-Jan 2003, Volume 9, No. 4, Pg 33.
. BOOK – “Ophthalmology Fact Fixer”. Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd., 2002.
. Laser vs Ultrasound biometry – a study of intra and inter-observer variability. EUROTIMES, Dec 2002, Vol 7, Issue 12, pg 9.
. 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).
. Ophthalmic Training in the United Kingdom. Journal of the Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society Vol 19. No 1. Jan- Mar 2002 (India).
. Modified fomix based conjunctival flap for trabeculectomy. Journal of the Karnataka State Ophthalmological Society. May-Jul 2000; Vol 17, No. 2. (India).

Presentations

Clinical Outcomes Of Alcohol Delamination As A Treatment Modality For Recurrent Corneal Erosions. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
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
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
Hanita Intensity Toric. My experience. Presented at ESCRS, Barcelona, September 2024
Cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma masterclass – Presented at the Primary care educational event hosted by Bausch & Lomb-Eye Correction Centre, Hull, February 2024
Cataract surgery in complex eyes masterclass – Presented at the Primary care educational event hosted by BVI-Eye Correction Centre, Lincoln, November 2023
Sleep apnoea syndrome and the effects on the eye –Presented at the global webinar event hosted by Hope2Sleep, August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Arxf7nK_Ls
Diagnosis & Management of keratoconus, an overview – Presented at the Eye Hospital teaching session, Hull, June 2023
Sleep apnoea syndrome and the effects on the eye – Presented at the Patient educational event hosted by BVI-Eye Correction Centre, Hull, April 2023
Refractive cataract surgery, Navigating the options – Presented at the North of England Ophthalmic Society, Spring meeting, April 2023
Descemets membrane detachment at cataract surgery-diagnosis and management. – Presented at the ESCRS winter meeting, Portugal, March 2023
An overview of Refractive Eye Surgery – Presented at the Trinidad Eye Hospital conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 2023
How to select the ideal lens in refractive lens surgery – Presented at the Trinidad Eye Hospital conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 2023
Corneal cross linking masterclass – Presented at the Primary care educational event hosted by BVI-Eye Correction Centre, Lincoln, November 2022
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
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
Preoperative Workup of Corneal Laser Refractive Surgery – Presented at the Refractive surgery study day hosted by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, March 2022
Advancements in cataract surgery – Presented at the Hull Primary care educational event hosted by Spire, Hull, January 2022
Inflammatory eye diseases – Presented at the UKISOP study session, Virtual meeting, October 2021
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

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Awards

Alcohol delamination in management of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome – selected as one of the Best of the Best presentations at the ESCRS annual meeting, Barcelona, September 2024

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