Amreen Qureshi MBBS, FRCOphth, FRANZCO

Fellowship-trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon with extensive international experience across Australia and the UK. Currently serving as Senior Medical Staff at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. Comprehensive academic foundation, complemented by leadership in surgical audit initiatives, commitment to medical education, and active engagement in international ophthalmic development. Skilled in high-volume vitrectomy, complex retinal and cataract surgery with a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and medical education.

• Qureshi A, Varma S, Chiu D (2025) Spontaneous Collapse of Retinoschisis due to Formation of Outer Layer Breaks. Pictures and Perspectives: Ophthalmology Retina
• Qureshi A, Sousa DC, Varma S, Allen PJ (2024): Camouflaged Culprit: where is the intraocular lens? Retinal Image: Eye
• Qureshi A, Jalil A, Sousa DC, Patton N, Dhawahir-Scala F, Charles SJ, Turner G, Ivanova T (2020) Outcomes of suprachoroidal haemorrhage drainage with and without vitrectomy: a 10- year study. Eye
• Qureshi A, Ashworth J, Sharma V, Ivanova T (2020) Favourable outcome in paediatric endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Neisseria meningitidis following pars plana vitrectomy. BMJ case reports
• Qureshi A, Jones NP, Au L (2019) Urgent management of secondary glaucoma in uveitis using the Xen-45 gel stent. Journal of Glaucoma
• Qureshi A, Kelly S, Carley F, Jalil A (2019) Management of penetrating injury with retained intraocular lead foreign body from a writing instrument: Surgical video with implications for paediatric public health and safety. BMJ case reports
• Qureshi A (2010) ‘Neural Tube Defects in the Developing World: Achieving closure. A hope for the use of Folic Acid fortification in the reduction of the high incidence of Spina Bifida and associated Hydrocephalus worldwide’, Journal of Hydrocephalus, vol. 2, No 2; August 1-5.

• Pars Plana Vitrectomy: >1300
• Cataract Surgery: >1500
• Scleral Buckle: >90
• Intravitreal Injections: >1000
• Retinal Laser: >1000
• Supervised Cases (VR and Cataract): >350

• Accredited Clinical Supervisor – PG Certificate in Medical Education (Edgehill University)
• EyeSi Surgical Simulation Supervisor
• Regular supervision of VR fellows, registrars and junior trainees
• Examiner – FRCOphth National & Regional Mock OSCEs
• RCOphth Portfolio Assessments and FRCOphth Exam Question Writing
• Departmental/ Regional Teaching: > 80 presentations at regular departmental and regional teaching

• Actively involved in audits resulting in service improvements across multiple institutions. Selected audits:
• 2025 – Epiretinal Membrane Referral Pathway Redesign (RVEEH & Melbourne University)
• 2018 – Xen-45 Implant Outcomes in Uveitic Glaucoma (Manchester ,UK)
• 2016 – Squint Surgery Outcomes in Thyroid Orbitopathy (Manchester, UK)
• 2015 – Ptosis Surgery Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction (Preston Hospital, UK)
• 2014 – Cyclodiode Laser for Refractory Glaucoma (Blackpool & Preston, UK)
• 2011 – Antibiotic Therapy for Bacterial Keratitis (East Sussex Trust, UK)
• 2010 – Preventive Measures in Cardiac Catheterisation for Renal Insufficiency (Conquest Hospital, UK)

International

· Sep 2024 Airborne Relief: A video Demonstration of a Novel Technique for Retrieving Dropped Heavy Silicone Oil (Densiron Bubbles), Video Presentation: EURETINA, Barcelona

· Sep 2024 Diffuse Infiltrating Retinoblastoma: A not so fun(nel) differential, Co-author for Oral Case Presentation, EURETINA, Barcelona

· Sep 2019 Outcomes of Suprachoroidal Haemorrhage Drainage: A 10-year Study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital’, Poster presentation, EURETINA, Paris

· Sep 2019 ‘Tips for the Yamane technique on scleral fixated IOL’ Video Presentation, EURETINA, Paris

· Sep 2019 ‘Penetrating Injury in a child from a writing instrument’ Video Presentation’, EURETINA, Paris

· Jun 2019 ‘Outcomes of Suprachoroidal Haemorrhage Drainage: A 10-year Study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital’, Oral presentation, FLORETINA, Florence Italy

· Jun 2019 ‘Favourable outcome in Paediatric endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Neisseria Meningitidis following pars plana vitrectomy’ Poster presentation, FLORETINA, Florence, Italy

· Jun 2019 ‘Penetrating Injury in a child from a writing instrument’ Oral Video Presentation, FLORETINA, Florence, Italy

· Mar 2019 Xen-45 as an Emergency Procedure in Uveitic Glaucoma’ Poster presentation, World Glaucoma Congress, Melbourne, Australia

· Sep 2018 ‘Xen-45 as an Emergency Procedure in Uveitic Glaucoma’ Oral Presentation: 9th International Congress for Glaucoma Surgery, Montreal Canada

· Sep 2015 ‘Outcome of posterior approach white line advancement ptosis repair: The Preston Experience’ Poster Presentation: European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) meeting in 2015 and the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS) meeting in 2015 Belfast

· Sep 2015 ‘IgG4 related disease mimicking lacrimal gland pleomorphic adenoma’ Poster Presentation: 34th European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS), Brussels

· Mar 2014 ‘Occlusive IOLs for Intractable Diplopia: A case to highlight the need for this controversial treatment modality’ Poster Presentation: 5th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, Portugal

· Oct 2009 ‘Atypical Teratoid/ Rhabdoid Tumours (AT/RTs): A Rare Diagnosis in a child with bilateral cerebellopontine angle tumours’ Poster presentation at the 8th Congress of the European Paediatric Neurology Society, UK

· Aug 2007 ‘Neural Tube Defects in Sub Saharan Africa: can we come to a closure?’ Oral presentation at the East African Neurosurgical Conference, Nairobi, Kenya

National

· April 2025 Through the looking Glass: Biopsy and Culture in Diagnosis. Rapid Fire Oral Presentation. ANZSRS Retinal Meeting, Melbourne, Australia

· Mar 2024  Use of a chandelier in the removal of an Intraocular Foreign Body. Video Oral Presentation, Alcon Meeting Sydney, Australia

· Nov 2021 Unexplained visual loss in Silicone Oil tamponade for macula-on retinal detachments, Oral Presentation, BEAVRS, UK

· Nov 2019 Outcomes of Suprachoroidal Haemorrhage Drainage: A 10-year Study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital’, Oral Presentation, BEAVRS, UK

· Dec 2018 Tips for the Yamane technique on scleral fixated IOL’ Video Presentation, North of England Ophthalmology Society (NEOS) UK

· Oct 2016 ‘Review of Surgical Outcomes following horizontal and vertical squint surgery for thyroid orbitopathy at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital’. Poster Presentation: 10th Annual meeting BIPOSA, UK

British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus association

· Jan 2015 Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Ultrathin Keratoconic Corneas. Poster Presentation at the Nottingham Eye and Research Symposium, UK

· Sep 2024 – Fred Hollows Foundation, Fiji: Teaching and training VR surgeons at Pacific Eye Institute

· Nov 2019 – Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar: Ophthalmic outreach and planning eye camps with Kenyan and Spanish NED teams

· 2018 – Observership at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

· 2004, 2006 – Neurosurgical Society of Kenya: Assisted in neurosurgical missions for underserved patients

· 2003 – Kikuyu Eye Hospital, Kenya: Volunteer with local Ophthalmologist