Dr. Maynard McIntosh - MBBS., D.O.(UWI)

Dr. McIntosh is a graduate of the University of the West Indies who has garnered his range of surgical skills through collaborative surgical programs conducted by Faculty from Europe, the UK, the United States, Dominican Republic, and South Africa.

 

His unique approach to learning and education saw him being a pioneer locally in small incision Phaco Cataract Surgery, Minimally invasive Glaucoma procedures, and several modalities of non-surgical management of diabetic retinopathy.

 

Dr. McIntosh was instrumental in the resuscitation of the Opthalmological Society of Jamaica on which he served as Secretary for four years during which he participated in the planning and delivery of public and professional education programs.

 

Through his Company Eyelite Optical Dr. McIntosh has for over six years, conducted island-wide vision screening in schools and institutions, providing free and sponsored eyewear as well as surgical care to many children and adults.

 

On the field he continues to display versatility and discipline, with over fifteen years of national representation as a masters athletes, specializing in the 100m and 200m sprints, for which he has garnered the prestigious Penn Relays Winnner’s plaque in 2013, and many medals at indoor and outdoor international meets. He still remains a world ranked masters athlete and physical training enthusiast.

 

Major interests: Anterior segment; Cataract [PHACO (refractive) Surgery], PK; LASIK; and Glaucoma.

 

Publications: Glaucoma, Basic and Clinical Aspects Strategies for Neuroprotection in Glaucoma.

 

Symposiums and presentations at OSJ and OSWI.

 

Philanthropic involvement: Jamaica Outreach Project Volunteer; Lion’s Club of Clarendon.

 

National Classifier (Jamaica)/:: International Blind Sports Association (IBSA).

 

Co-curricular interests: Elite Masters track athlete and physical trainer; Landscape design; Interior Decorating; Gourmet cooking.