Tariq Aslam

Tariq Aslam is Professor of Ophthalmology and Interface Technologies at the University of Manchester and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, specializing in medical retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and central serous chorioretinopathy.

His research integrates clinical ophthalmology with technological innovation in:

• AI-driven retinal image analysis and machine vision
• Mathematical modeling of macular degeneration progression
• Game-based visual field assessment systems for children
• Mobile diagnostic devices for vision testing
• Smart inhaler technologies for pediatric asthma

His 150+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on translating technical innovations (70% involve device development or AI algorithms) into clinical solutions for ophthalmic diagnostics and patient-centered care.

Major recognitions include:

• Social Responsibility Award for developing clinically impactful software (2016)
• MacFarlane Prize for doctoral research in interface technologies