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Department of Ophthalmology HFH
Ophthalmology Department of Holy Family Hospital is helping adult and pediatric patients, see the colors of life vividly. The Department offers treatment for various eye diseases. Our highly qualified consultants have specialized training in treating cataracts, glaucoma, corneal transplant, diseases of the eyelids, retina including a dedicated Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic
Prof. Dr. Fuad Ahmed Khan
Head of DepartmentVision
To be a global leader in vision health by delivering and advancing innovation, integration, and excellence in education, research and clinical practice
Vision
To be a global leader in vision health by delivering and advancing innovation, integration, and excellence in education, research and clinical practice
Mission
Our mission is to educate the next generation of eye professionals while striving for improvement in eye health in the region by providing trusted high-quality eye care, through evidence based practice, innovation and research
Mission
Our mission is to educate the next generation of eye professionals while striving for improvement in eye health in the region by providing trusted high-quality eye care, through evidence based practice, innovation and research
- Leading in the delivery of the highest quality of patient care
- Educating and mentoring the next generation of clinicians, teachers and scientists
- Conducting high impact research, generating innovative technology that includes informatics, and translating discovery into high-quality patient care
- Creating public awareness regarding general eye health and prevention of blindness
- Advocating eye care needs of the society to public policy makers
Our Team
| Sr | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr Fuad A.K Niazi | HOD | MBBS, FCPS, FRCS(Glascow), ICO Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina. |
| 2 | Dr. Sidra Jabeen | Associate Professor of Ophthalmology | MBBS, FCPS(Ophthalmology), FCPS(Pediatric Ophthalmology) |
| 3 | Dr. Saira Bano Satti | Senior Registrar | M.B.B.S, FCPS (OPHTHALMOLOGY) |
| 4 | Dr. Fatima Sidra | Senior Registrar | M.B.B.S, FCPS (OPHTHALMOLOGY) |
Our Projects
| Sr.No | Name of Faculty/Resident | Topic | Sample Size | Data collection schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr Fuad Ahmed Khan Niazi | Efficacy of artificial intelligence in grading the severity of diabetic retinopathy | 1000 | Completed |
| 2 | Dr Sidra Jabeen | Pre and Post-Workshop assessment of pediatricians knowledge and practices regarding retinopathy of prematurity | 30 | Completed |
| 3 | Dr. Ayesha Bakhtawar | Effectiveness of bicanalicular stenting in pediatric patients presenting with nasolacrimal duct obstruction | 102 | Completed |
| 4 | Dr. Aiza Ansari | Result of micropulse transcleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) as treatment modality of refractory glaucoma | 80 | July 2024-June 2025 |
| 5 | Dr. Qamber Ali | Effect of latanoprost 0.005% drops on central corneal thickness in patients with primary open angle glaucoma | 45 | Jan-July 2025 |
| 6 | Dr. Zaryab Ahmad Chohan | Comparison between two doses of suprachoroidal triamcenalone acetonide administration in refractory diabetic macular edema. | 80 | Jan-July 2025 |
| 7 | Dr. Nayab Batin | Efficacy of single intraoperative posterior subtenon triamcenalone acetonide injection in diabetic patients undergoing phacoemulsification | 40 | March 2025-December 2025 |
| 8 | Dr. Aizaz Afzal | Relationship between serum albumin levels and diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus | 259 | March 2025-December 2025 |
SEMINAR / CONFERENCE / PAPER PRESENTATION
| Sr # | Title of presentation | Name of Presenter | Title of Conference | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phacoemulsification in white mature cataracts; its safety and efficacy | Dr Ambreen Gul Senior Registrar | 4th RMU international Conference 2019 | RMU, old campus | 21st Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Role of 0.1% nepafenac ophthalmic solution in reducing intraoperative miosis During Phacoemulsification | Dr. Sairm Ahmad PGT | 4th RMU international Conference 2019 | RMU, old campus | 21st Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Final visual outcome of open globe in pediatric patients | Dr Abreen Gul Senior Registrar | 21st Annual Islamabad conference of ophthalmology | PC, Bhurban | 27th Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Clinical outcome of pars plana vitrectomy with or without bevacuzmab as a pretreatment in diabetic vitreous hemorrhage and tractional retinal detachment | Dr Abreen Gul Senior Registrar | 21st Annual Islamabad conference of ophthalmology | PC, Bhurban | 27th Apr 2019 |
| 5 | Etiological factors present in pre senile cataract population at BBH, RWP | Qamar Farooq | International, Hall C, Old campus RMC, RWP | 21st Mar 2019 | |
| 6 | Etiological factors present in pre senile cataract population | Uzma Ali Kant | International, Hall C, Old campus RMC, RWP | 22nd Mar 2019 | |
| 7 | Micropulse diodelaser outcomes in refractory glaucoma (Paper Presentation) | Dr Ambreen Gul | RMU International Scientific Conference | RMU | 2021 |
| 8 | Use of topical insulin to treat refractory corneal ulcer: A comparative study (Paper Presentation) | Dr Maria Waqas | RMU International Scientific Conference | RMU | 2021 |
| 9 | Case Report of Scleral Melting in cutaneous porphyria tarda | Dr Ameera Jamil/Dr Jawad Awan/Dr Nida Hafeez | RMU International Scientific Conference | RMU | 2021 |
| 10 | Case Report: Ocular Manifestation of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome | Dr Omaimah Qamar/Dr Mohammad Ali Khalid/Dr Muhammad Irfan | RMU International Scientific Conference | RMU | 2021 |
| 11 | Case Report: Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in a patient of HIV/AIDS | Dr Nida Hafeez/Dr Laila tul Bushra/Dr Bushra Ali/Dr Jawad Awan | RMU International Scientific Conference | RMU | 2021 |
PUBLICATIONS (International)
| Sr # | Title | Name of Authors | Name of Journal | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tranexamic acid for acute gastrointestinal bleeding (the HALT-IT trial): statistical analysis plan for an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial | Amy Brenner, Adefemi Afolabi, Syed Masroor Ahmad, Monica Arribas, Rizwana Chaudhri | Trials | 20(467) | 2019 |
| 2 | Iron Supplementation in pregnancy - The most needed but the most neglected element of antenatal care | Zara A, Bilqis H, Charudhri R, Saghi A, Khan A, Mushtaq A | Archives of Nutrition and Public Health | 3(1) | 2021 |
| 3 | Measuring readiness for self-directed learning in medical undergraduates | Alradini F, Ahmad N, Kahloon LE, Javaid A, Al Zamil N. | Adv Med Educ Pract | 13 | 2022 |
PUBLICATIONS (National)
| Sr # | Title | Name of Authors | Name of Journal | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparison of Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession vs Unilateral Rectus recession along with medial rectus resection in patient with large angle exotropia: A randomized controlled trial | Naseem S, Khan FA, Gull R. | Med Forum | 30 (3) | 2019 |
| 2 | Phacoemulsification in white mature cataract; its safety and efficacy | Dr Ambreen Gul | Pak J ophthalmol | 35(4) | 2019 |
| 3 | Visual Function tests as cost-effective screening tools for diabetic retinopathy | Dr Ambreen Gul | Pak J ophthalmol | 35(4) | 2019 |
| 4 | Role of Nepafenac 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution in preventing operative miosis during phacoemulsification | Ahmed S. Ghazanfar I, Khan Niazi FA, Raza A | Pak J ophthalmol | 37(1) | 2020 |
| 5 | Clinical outcome of Pars Plana vitrectomy with or without intravitreal bevacizumab as a pretreatment in advanced diabetic eye disease | Gul A, Ahmed S, Niazi FAK, Raza A | Pak J ophthalmol | 36(4) | 2020 |
| 6 | Cognitive dispositions to respond in post graduate trainees of surgery | Muhammad Waqas Raza, Maria Zubair, Mailk Irfan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed Khan | JRMC | 24(3) | 2020 |
| 7 | Frequency of raised intraocular pressure in pseudophakes undergoing high and low energy neodymium YAG Laser capsulotomy | Maria Zubair, Uzma Ali Kant, Muhammad Rizwan Baloch, Misbah Munshi, Bilal Humayun Mirza, Fuad A K Niazi | JRMC | 24(2) | 2020 |
| 8 | Severe Recalcitrant Fungal Keratitis Treated with subconjunctival Fluconazole as adjunctive therapy | Ambreen Gul, Fuad Ahmad Khan Niazi, Ali Raza | Pak J ophthalmol | 37(2) | 2021 |
| 9 | SARS COV2 virus in Tears and conjunctival secretions of COVID-19 | Ambreen Gul, M. Raffaq Saleem, Fuad Ahmad Khan Niazi | Pak J ophthalmol | 37(3) | 2021 |
| 10 | Challenges and Future Implications for Ophthalmologists in COVID–19 Environment | Ambreen Gul, Maryam Noor, Fuad Ahmad Khan Niazi | Pak J ophthalmol | 37 (4) | 2021 |
| 11 | Frequency, Etiology and Leading Causes of Pre-Senile Cataract: A Descriptive Study | Uzma Ali Kant, Maria Zubair, Fuad A K Niazi, Qamar Farooq, Sumra Munir, Seher Ume | JRMC | 25(2) | 2021 |
| 12 | Success rate of Nasolacrimal Duct Probing in children with Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction after the age of one year | Misbah Munshi, Kanwal Zareen Abbasi, Areeba, Zia3, Wajeeha Rasool, Maria Zubair, Fuad A. Khan Niazi | JRMC | 25(1) | 2021 |
| 13 | Impact of Covid 19 on Ophthalmologists | Wajeeha Rasool, Kanwal Zareen Abbasi, Maria Zubair, Misbah Munshi, Rehmah Sarfraz, Fuad A K Niazi | JRMC | 25 | 2021 |
| 14 | Effect of Nd-Yag Capsulotomy on refractive status of the eye | Wajeeha Rasool | JRMC | 25(3) | 2021 |
RESEARCH COURSE / WORKSHOPS
| Sr # | Title of Research Course/Workshops | Name of Presenter | Date | Event & Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st free corneal transplant workshop live surgical session | Dr. Qamar farooq | 19thMar 2019 | Eye OT HFH, RMU |
| 2 | Hands on workshop on Diabetic Retinopathy Pre-Conference Workshop: Machine Learning Course (In collaboration with COMSATS, Islamabad) | Dr. Fuad Ahmad Khan Niazi | 18thMar 2019 10th Dec, 2021 | Eye Ward HFH, RMU RMU International Conference |
| 3 | Live DSAEK/DMEK Surgical Session Hands-on workshop on Micropulse Cyclodiode Laser in Glaucoma | (Details as per document) | 15th &16th Dec, 2021 20th Dec, 2021 | RMU International Conference |
| 4 | Phacoemulsification Wet Lab (in collaboration with OSP, Islamabad) | (Not specified) | 18th Dec, 2021 | RMU International Conference |
| 5 | Masterclass: Optic Disc at risk | (Not specified) | 19th Dec, 2021 | RMU International Conference |
RESEARCH PROPOSALS
| Sr # | Title | Date | Study site & Setting | Principal Investigator | Department / Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparison of topical proparacaine vs retrobulbar lignocaine for cataract surgery in terms of patient’s satisfaction and pain relief | 2022 | Dept of Ophthalmology | Dr Ain us Sehar | HFH, RWP |
| 2 | Use of topical insulin to treat refractory corneal ulcer: A comparative study | 2022 | Dept of Ophthalmology | Dr Maimoona Mohsin | HFH, RWP |
| 3 | Diagnostic accuracy of spectral domain- optical coherence tomography in diagnosing choroidal neovascularization taking fundus fluorescein angiography as gold standard | 2022 | Dept of Ophthalmology | Dr Iqra Shah Jahan | HFH, RWP |
| 4 | Effect of intracameral dexamethasone and its effect on postoperative outcome | 2022 | Dept of Ophthalmology | Dr Sehar Rehmat | HFH, RWP |
Our Publications
- Frequencies of eye diseases in school age children by Prof Fuad AK Niazi
- Clinical manifestation of Goldenhar Syndrome by Prof Fuad AK Niazi
- Effect of preoperative intravitreal bevacizumab on the success of trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in neovascular glaucoma by Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr Rizwan Khan
- Awareness of complications of contact lenses in medical students. by Prof Fuad AK Niazi
- Role of intravitreal bevacizumab in treating clinically significant diabetic macular edema by Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr Bilal Humayun Mirza
- Frequency of raised intraocular pressure and its relation to the energy used in Nd YAg laser capsulotomy in pseudophakes. by Prof Fuad AK Niazi, Dr Maria Zubair, Dr Rizwan Khan, Dr Bilal Humayun Mirza, Dr Misbah Munshi, Dr Uzma Ali
- Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral mucormycosis: clinical presentation and outcome by Prof Fuad Khan Niazi
- Success rate of Nasolacrimal duct probing in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction after the age of one year. By Prof Fuad AK Niazi, Dr Misbah Munshi
- Treatment of severe recalcitrant fungal keratitis using subconjunctival fluconazole as an adjunctive therapy by Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr. Ambreen Gul
- Role of nepafenac 0.1% ophthalmic solution in preventing intraoperative miosis during phacoemulsification by Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr Sairam Ahmed
- Clinical Outcome of Pars Plana Vitrectomy with or without intravitreal bevacizumab as a pre-treatment in advance diabetic eye disease by Prof Fuad AK Niazi, Dr. Ambreen Gul and Dr Sairam Ahmed
- A retinal image benchmark for the detection of diabetic retinopathy and clinically significant macular edema By Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr Sairam Ahmed
- Comparison of bilateral lateral rectus recession versus unilateral rectus recession along with medial rectus resection in patient with large angle exotropia. By Prof Fuad AK Niazi and Dr Sidra Naseem
- Accuracy of IOP measured by non-contact tonometer compared with Goldman Aplanation Tonometer. by Dr Rizwan Khan
- Retinoblastoma treatment outcomes in Pakistan by Dr Rizwan Khan
- Evaluation of the frequency of posterior segment pathologies determined by B-scan ultrasonography in patients with congenital cataract. By Dr Rizwan Khan
- Comparison between topical olopatadine and ketotifen fumerate in symptomatic relief in VKC by Dr Rizwan Khan
- Correlation between HBA1c and sorbitol concentration in the lens of a diabetic patient. By Dr Rizwan Khan
- Refractive errors ; myopia versus hypermetropia and eye correction techniques used among adult population visiting tertiary care health facility by Dr Rizwan Khan
- Effect of pterygium excision on mean corneal curvature by Dr Saira Bano
- Retinopathy in pregnancy induced hypertension by Dr Saira Bano
- Efficacy and tolerability of latanoprost 0.005% in treatment of open angle glaucoma by Dr Saira Bano
- Comparison of peribulbar versus topical anesthesia during phacoemulsification for cataract bt Dr Sidra Naseem
- Prophylaxis of macular edema with per operative intravitreal bevacizumab in diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing phacoemulsification. By Dr Sidra Jabeen and Dr Rizwan Khan
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