Consultant Eye Surgeon Mr. Syed Amjad

Mr Syed Amjad FRCSEd is the Senior and most experienced Consultant Eye Surgeon based at Ysbyty Gwynedd North Wales since 2001.

Mr Amjad has operated on thousands of patients for a wide variety of eye conditions, including Cataracts, Laser Eye procedures and Corneal Transplants.

One of the many such cases was that of the late Mrs Margret Parkinson from Llandudno. This case was widely reported in the National Media including the BBC. For further information on this case click here, to visit an archived BBC article, or you may wish to view the video at the bottom of this page.

Mr Amjad held the position of Clinical Lead in Ophthalmology for over 18 years, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh since 1994.

Prior to taking up the position of Consultant in Ysbyty Gwynedd in 2001, Mr Amjad  held positions of Consultant in Ireland and as a lecturer and examiner in Ophthalmology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin.

With over 32 years of experience as an eye surgeon, you will be in safe hands under the care of Mr Amjad.

In the Press

A young boy’s sight was successfully saved

A young boy’s sight was successfully saved following a serious eye injury thanks to urgent specialist care at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

After a freak accident on Christmas Eve, a shard of glass pierced the child’s eye, putting his vision at immediate risk. He was taken to A&E where scans confirmed the need for emergency surgery to prevent permanent blindness.

Consultant eye surgeon Mr Syed Amjad was called in urgently and led a rapid-response surgical intervention. The operation, carried out on Christmas morning, repaired the perforation and stabilised the eye.

The outcome was highly successful, with the child recovering almost full vision in the affected eye. His family later expressed strong gratitude to the clinical team for their speed, skill, and care throughout the process.

Full story – https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/23252747.ysbyty-gwynedd-thanked-saving-boys-vision-freak-accident/ 

HTV News Archive Video

A pioneering eye procedure carried out at Ysbyty Gwynedd has significantly improved the quality of life for an elderly patient with complex visual impairment.

Consultant ophthalmologist Mr Syed Amjad led the operation on a senior lady whose condition had severely affected her independence and day-to-day functioning. Due to the complexity of the case, standard treatment options were limited, requiring a more advanced and carefully tailored surgical approach.

Mr Amjad performed an innovative procedure designed to restore functional vision while minimising surgical risk. The operation was successful, with the patient experiencing a meaningful improvement in sight and a return to greater independence.

The case highlights both the availability of advanced ophthalmic techniques within North Wales and Mr Amjad’s role in delivering specialist-led care for complex and high-risk patients.