Biography

Mr Saleh has published scientific articles on many areas relating to the eyelid and surrounding tissue including tumours, reconstruction, trauma, lumps, malposition, oculoplastic investigations and surgery and is the lead on a National Collaboration investigating tumours of the eyelid and surrounding tissues.

He is the UK lead on the International Council of Ophthalmology’s Cataract Assessment Taskforce through which he has worked in developing cataract tools being adopted in many parts of the world, the primary investigator in the International Simulation Study for virtual reality cataract surgical training and the regional lead (in Beds and N Herts) for the Intraocular Lens Study Group (a multicentre collaboration) currently running the Multifocal IOL trial.

Mr Saleh heads up several teams investigating novel technologies relating to eye surgery and has received grants for work on eyelid surgery, cataract surgery, general ophthalmology amongst others.

In addition to being a Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Surrey, Mr Saleh currently holds the following posts:

• Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital
• Cataract Surgical Lead, Bedford Unit
• Director of Simulation Training, Moorfields Eye Hospital

Research Interests

• Watery Eyes - A tool for the quantitative evaluation of epiphora - Innovations Award
• Cataract Surgery - Surgical Skill Assessment Through Instrument Motion Analysis (SENTIMENT). Funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).
• Oculoplastic and Cataract Surgical Training - Motion capture in the evaluation of surgical skills - several awards and publications
• Diabetic Retinopathy Filtering of Normal Images (DAPHNE) - Funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). EPSRC Project Code:  EP/H500189/1

Publications

Collaborative Computational Publications

1. Tang, H. L., Peto, T., Goh, J., Jin, Y., & Chuluunkhuu, C., Saleh G. (2011, May). FILTERING NORMAL DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IMAGES THROUGH EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION. EUR J OPHTHALMOL, 21(3), 347-348.
2. Baldas, V., Tang, L., Bountris, P., Saleh, G., & Koutsouris, D. (2010). A real-time automatic instrument tracking system on cataract surgery videos for dexterity assessment. Proceedings of the IEEE/EMBS Region 8 International Conference on Information Technology Applications in Biomedicine, ITAB.
3. Goh, J., Tang, L., Al Turk, L., Vrikki, C., & Saleh, G. (2010). Detection of micro aneurysms using multiple classifiers and hidden Markov models. HEALTHINF 2010 - 3rd International Conference on Health Informatics, Proceedings, 269-274.
4. Goh, J., Tang, L. L., Saleh, G., Al Turk, L., Fu, Y., & Browne, A. (2009). Filtering Normal Retinal Images for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Using Multiple Classifiers. In 2009 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS IN BIOMEDICINE (pp. 609-612). Larnaka, CYPRUS: IEEE.

Medical Publications

1. Cataract surgery skill assessment. OSCAR SICS. Golnik KC, Haripriya A, Beaver H, Gauba V, Lee AG, Mayorga E, Palis G, Saleh GM. Ophthalmology. 2011 Oct;118(10):2094-2094.e2. No abstract available. PMID:21968168[PubMed - in process]
2. Cataract surgical skill assessment. OSCAR Phaco. Golnik KC, Beaver H, Gauba V, Lee AG, Mayorga E, Palis G, Saleh GM. Ophthalmology. 2011 Feb;118(2):427.e1-5. PMID:21292117[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
3. Delayed diagnosis of microcystic adnexal carcinoma in progressive eyelid distortion. Liyanage SE, Saleh GM, Rose GE, Luthert PJ, Beaconsfield M, Verity DH. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010 Jan;128(1):132-5. PMID:20065232[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
4. Monocanalicular versus bicanalicular intubation in external dacryocystorhinostomy for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Saleh GM, Tossounis CM, Litwin AS, Gauba V, Samaras K, McLean CJ. Orbit. 2009;28(2-3):110-4. PMID:19839894[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
5. A surgical strategy for the correction of Fraser syndrome cryptophthalmos. Saleh GM, Hussain B, Verity DH, Collin JR. Ophthalmology. 2009 Sep;116(9):1707-1712.e1. Epub 2009 Jul 29. PMID:19643480[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
6. Kinematic analysis of surgical dexterity in intraocular surgery. Saleh GM, Lindfield D, Sim D, Tsesmetzoglou E, Gauba V, Gartry DS, Ghoussayni S. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009 Jun;127(6):758-62. PMID:19506194[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
7. Post-capsulotomy dysphotopsia in monofocal versus multifocal lenses. Allen R, Ho-Yen GO, Beckingsale AB, Fitzke FW, Sciscio AG, Saleh GM. Clin Exp Optom. 2009 Mar;92(2):104-9. Epub 2008 Nov 28. PMID:19054013[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
8. The practice of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery by ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom (UK). Gauba V, Islam T, Saleh GM, Zuberbuhler B, Vize C. Orbit. 2008;27(4):279-83. Erratum in: Orbit. 2008;27(5):395. Islam, Tahir [added]; Saleh, George M [added]; Zuberbuhler, Bruno [added]; Vize, Colin [added]. PMID:18716965[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
9. Glare and halo with refractive correction. Allen RJ, Saleh GM, Litwin AS, Sciscio A, Beckingsale AB, Fitzke FW. Clin Exp Optom. 2008 Mar;91(2):156-60. PMID:18350646[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
10. Motion analysis as a tool for the evaluation of oculoplastic surgical skill: evaluation of oculoplastic surgical skill. Saleh GM, Gauba V, Sim D, Lindfield D, Borhani M, Ghoussayni S. Arch Ophthalmol. 2008 Feb;126(2):213-6. PMID:18268212[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
11. Human Reliability Analysis of Cataract Surgery. Gauba V, Tsangaris P, Tossounis C, Mitra A, McLean C, Saleh GM. Arch Ophthalmol. 2008 Feb;126(2):173-7. PMID:18268206[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
12. Ophthalmic plastic surgical skills assessment tool. Gauba V, Saleh GM, Goel S. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;24(1):43-6. PMID:18209640[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
13. Digital subtraction dacryocystography and syringing in the management of epiphora. Saleh GM, Gauba V, Tsangaris P, Tharmaseelan K. Orbit. 2007 Dec;26(4):249-53. PMID:18097962[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
14. Chalazion-induced hypermetropia: a topographic illustration. Samaras K, Lindfield D, Saleh GM, Poole TR. Eye (Lond). 2008 Feb;22(2):318-9. Epub 2007 Nov 2. No abstract available. PMID:17975558[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
15. Corneal astigmatism with upper eyelid gold weight implantation using the combined high pretarsal and levator fixation technique. Saleh GM, Mavrikakis I, de Sousa JL, Xing W, Malhotra R. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Sep-Oct;23(5):381-3. PMID:17881989[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
16. Assessing resident competency. Chung AK, Gauba V, Saleh GM. Ophthalmology. 2007 Aug;114(8):1587-8. No abstract available. PMID:17678698[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
17. The long and winding road: contact lens-induced ptosis. Tossounis CM, Saleh GM, McLean CJ. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jul-Aug;23(4):324-5. PMID:17667113[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
18. Electromagnetic interference by cellular phones with ophthalmic equipment. Saleh GM, Gauba V, Mitra A, Beckingsale AB, Aziz O, Allen RJ. Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2007 May;85(3):345-6. PMID:17488470[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
19. Digital Voice Signature: the future of consent? Saleh GM, Patel JI, Sivaprasad S, Tsesmetzoglou E, Fietje N, Saleh NM. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2007 Apr;35(3):297. PMID:17430528[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
20. The transcaruncular approach to orbital fracture repair: ophthalmic sequelae. Malhotra R, Saleh GM, de Sousa JL, Sneddon K, Selva D. J Craniofac Surg. 2007 Mar;18(2):420-6. PMID:17414295[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
21. A novel approach to lacrimal sac dissection in dacryocystorhinostomy. Saleh GM, Tsesmetzoglou E, Tossounis CM, McLean CJ. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;23(2):171-2. PMID:17413647[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
22. Applanation tonometry in silicone hydrogel contact lens wearers. Allen RJ, Dev Borman A, Saleh GM. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2007 Dec;30(5):267-9. Epub 2007 Mar 26. PMID:17382579[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
23. Objective structured assessment of cataract surgical skill. Saleh GM, Gauba V, Mitra A, Litwin AS, Chung AK, Benjamin L. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Mar;125(3):363-6. PMID:17353407[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
24. Camera adapter for anterior segment slitlamp photography. McLean CJ, Tossounis CM, Saleh GM. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Nov;32(11):1889-91. PMID:17081874[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
25. Concentration of haemodynamic and inflammatory related cytokines in diabetic retinopathy. Patel JI, Saleh GM, Hykin PG, Gregor ZJ, Cree IA. Eye (Lond). 2008 Feb;22(2):223-8. Epub 2006 Sep 22. PMID:17001327[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
26. Evaluating surgical dexterity during corneal suturing. Saleh GM, Voyatzis G, Hance J, Ratnasothy J, Darzi A. Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Sep;124(9):1263-6. Erratum in: Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Dec;124(12):1801. Voyazis, Yiorgos [corrected to Voyatzis, George]. PMID:16966621[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
27. Thiopurine methyltransferase screening before azathioprine therapy. Gauba V, Saldanha M, Vize C, Saleh GM. Br J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul;90(7):923-4. PMID:16782959[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
28. The issue of mobile phone use around ophthalmic equipments. Mitra A, Saleh GM. Eye (Lond). 2007 Feb;21(2):251-2. Epub 2006 Jun 16. PMID:16778820[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
29. Radiological classification of anterior skull base anatomy prior to performing medial orbital wall decompression. Gauba V, Saleh GM, Dua G, Agarwal S, Ell S, Vize C. Orbit. 2006 Jun;25(2):93-6. PMID:16754215[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
30. Sub-Tenon anaesthesia: reduction in subconjunctival haemorrhage with controlled bipolar conjunctival cautery. Gauba V, Saleh GM, Watson K, Chung A. Eye (Lond). 2007 Nov;21(11):1387-90. Epub 2006 Jun 2. PMID:16751757[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
31. Advantages of modular phacoemulsification training. McHugh JA, Georgoudis PN, Saleh GM, Tappin MJ. Eye (Lond). 2007 Jan;21(1):102-3. Epub 2006 May 12. No abstract available. PMID:16691254[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
32. Homonymous hemianopia and exotropia: an important management issue. Saleh GM, Sivaprasad S, Hammond CJ. Eye (Lond). 2006 Dec;20(12):1402-4. Epub 2006 Mar 17. Review. PMID:16543929[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
33. Changing from Snellen to LogMAR: debate or delay? Hussain B, Saleh GM, Sivaprasad S, Hammond CJ. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2006 Jan-Feb;34(1):6-8. PMID:16451251[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
34. Why is the moon white? Sivaprasad S, Saleh GM. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2005 Dec;33(6):571-2. PMID:16402943[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
35. Does lesion size determine the success rate of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration? Sivaprasad S, Saleh GM, Jackson H. Eye (Lond). 2006 Jan;20(1):43-5. PMID:15832188[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
36. An unusual case of corneal perforation with crystalline lens extrusion secondary to pseudomonas keratitis in the presence of rheumatoid arthritis. Saleh GM, Kazakos DC, Patel J, Gormley P. Eye (Lond). 2004 Apr;18(4):437-9. PMID:15069447[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
37. Mobile phone interference in the ophthalmology department. Saleh GM. Eye (Lond). 2004 Jul;18(7):756-7. No abstract available. PMID:14963481[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
38. Consent of the blind and visually impaired: a time to change practice. Saleh GM. Br J Ophthalmol. 2004 Feb;88(2):310-1. No abstract available. PMID:14736804[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]