About
Dr. Nesr Farooq serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Shalamar Medical & Dental College (SMDC), Lahore, a constituent college of the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences affiliated with the University of Health Sciences and recognised by PMDC.
Dr. Nesr Farooq’s qualifications include MRCOphth, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (V.R).
The institutional research record lists 25 publications between 2012 and 2026, in 11 journals.
The Department of Ophthalmology has 4 faculty members at SMDC.
Biography
MRCOphth, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (V.R)
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Lahore
Department of Ophthalmology
Dr. Nesr Farooq holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Shalamar Medical & Dental College in Lahore. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences. In 2006, he embarked on his residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital. Following his residency, in 2011, he became an Ophthalmologist at LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital.
In 2013, Dr. Nesr Farooq joined Shalamar Medical & Dental College as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. He further pursued his education and completed his second FCPS degree in 2022. Currently, he continues to serve as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Shalamar Medical & Dental College, where he also supervises postgraduate residents as a CPSP supervisor.
Clinical Services
| Dr. Nesr Farooq possesses exceptional skills as a surgeon specializing in both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. With extensive experience, he has successfully performed a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, squint correction, vitreo retina procedures, retinal detachment surgeries, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and numerous other intricate eye surgical procedures. |
- Designation
- Assistant Professor
- Department
- Ophthalmology
- Division
- Surgery & Allied
- Qualifications
- MRCOphth, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (V.R)
- Publications
- 25
Present Title & Affiliation
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Education & Training
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology 2013 – till date Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore
- Ophthalmologist/Vitreoretina Trainee 2011 – 2013
- LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital | 436-A/I, Township, Lahore, Pakistan
- Resident Medical Officer 2006 – 2011
- LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital | 436-A/I, Township, Lahore, Pakistan
Board Certifications
2022 FCPS (V.R) College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
2011 FCPS (Ophthalmology) College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
2009 ICO Refraction International Council of Ophthalmology(ICO-UK)
2006 MRCOphth Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons London (UK)
2004 MBBS Islamic International Medical College / Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Appointments
- Department Chair, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shalamar Medical College ,Lahore, Pakistan. 2018 – Date
- Faculty, Associate Professor Department of Plastic Surgery Shalamar Medical College ,Lahore, Pakistan
- Program Director Saudi Board o Plastic Surgery /Consultant Plastic,Hand,Reconstructive King Saud Medical City Riyadh. 2015 to 2018
- Deputy Chairman Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery King Saud MEDICAL CITY Riyadh. 2015-2018
- Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon Saad Specialist Hospital,Khobar ,Kingdom of Saudia Arabia 20111- 2015
Continuing Medical Educational
- Attended – Annual Conference of Pakistan Association of plastic surgery, in 2015-2019,2022,2023 presented paper in 2017 conference, have won 3rd prize in poster presentation in 2022 conference.
- Presented paper & achieved best presenter award in 14th Annual Meeting of Pakistan Society of hand surgery, December,9-10th 2017.
Research Interests
• Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness of different age groups by using optical coherence tomography
• A comparative study to access the effect of low dose atropine drops in slowing myopia progression.
Publications
2026 3 papers
Association Between Prolonged Digital Screen Exposure And Alterations In Accommodation, Binocular Vision, And Tear Film Stability Among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Evaluation Of Peripheral Retinal Leakage By Ultrawidefield Fluorescein Angiography In Patients With Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Visual And Anatomical Outcomes Of Early Versus Delayed Vitrectomy In Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage
2025 5 papers
Comparative Efficacy Of New Anti-Vegf Agents In Diabetic Macular Edema
Frequency And Pattern Of Retinopathy In Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Role Of Visual Contrast Sensitivity In Early Detection Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vestibular Migraine And Visual Snow Syndrome: Diagnostic Challenges And Visual Function Assessment
Visual Outcomes And Postoperative Complications Of Aciol Vs. Sfiol: A Prospective Comparative Study
2023 4 papers
Comparison Of Efficacy Of Optical Coherence Tomography, Angiography In Patients Suffering From True Or Pseudo-Optic Disc Swelling
Non-Surgical Treatment Success Rate For Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction In Children Up To Two Years Of Age
The Impact Of Intravitrealavastin On Systemic Blood Pressure In Patients Under Blood Pressure Control
Variables Impacting Post-Retinal Detachment Visual Outcomes
2022 3 papers
Effect Of Nd:Yag Laser Posterior Capsulotomy On Intraocular Pressure
The Effect Of Total Power Of Nd:Yag Laser On Intra-Ocular Pressure And Anterior Chamber Reaction After Yag Laser Capsulotomy
The Influence Of Size Of Nd:Yag Capsulotomy On Refraction, Anterior Chamber Depth And Patients Symptoms
2021 3 papers
A Comparative Study To Assess The Effect Of Low Dose Atropine Eye Drops In Slowing Myopia Progression
Efficacy Of Supratarsal Triamcinolone Injection Versus Dexamethasone In Recalcitrant Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Frequency Of Dry Eye In Glaucoma Patients Using Topical Anti-Glaucoma Therapy
2019 4 papers
Choroidal Thickness In Normal Pakistani Eyes Using Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography
Effect Of Cyclosporine A 0.05% In The Treatment Of Sub-Epithelial Infiltrates In Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
Effect Of Intra-Vitreal Clindamycin & Dexamethasone Compared With Oral Therapy In Treatment Of Toxoplasmosis
Inverted Ilm Flap Vs Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling Technique For Treatment Of Large Full Thickness Macular Holes
Keywords Large Macular Hole, Internal Limiting Membrane, Inverted Flap
2018 1 paper
Comparative Evaluation Of Iop With An Air-Puff Tonometer Vs Goldmann Applanation Tonometer
2017 1 paper
Role Of Pars Plana Vitrectomy With Ilm-Peeling In Diffuse Diabetic Macular Edema
Keywords Pars Plana, Vitrectomy, Ilm-Peeling, Diffuse Diabetic Macular Edema
2012 1 paper
Characteristics And Pattern Of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment In Pakistan
From the SIHS institutional research record. Full texts: Institutional Research Repository.
Professional Memberships
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Life member ophthalmological society of Pakistan Lahore
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Life member vitreo retinal association of Pakistan
Selected Publications
1. Jamil, M. H., Farooq, N., Khan, M. T., & Jamil, A. Z.Characteristics and pattern of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Pakistan. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 2012; 22(8), 501-504.
2. Farooq, N., Khan, A. Z., & Rustam, M. N. Role of Pars Plana Vitrectomy with ILM-Peeling in Diffuse Diabetic Macular Edema. Ophthalmology Update, 2017;15(4).
3. Farooq, N., Ansari, M. A., & Najmi, K. M. Effect of Cyclosporine a 0.05% in the Treatment of Sub-epithelial Infiltrates in Epidemic Kerato-conjunctivitis. Ophthalmology Update, 2019;17(1).
4. Ansari, M. A., Farooq, N., & Saleem, Z. Effect of Intra-Vitreal Clindamycin & Dexamethasone Compared with Oral Therapy in Treatment of Toxoplasmosis. Ophthalmology Update, 2019;17(2).
Courses & Workshops
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
• Basic cardiac life support (BLS).
• Educational Planning & Evaluation.
• Assessment of Competence.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Medical Writing.
• Workshop on Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Dissertation Writing, CPSP.
• Workshop on Primary Surgical skills, CPSP.
• Workshop on Communications skills, CPSP.
• Workshop on Computers & Internet, CPSP.
• Opticus Part 2 MRCOphth Revision Course.UK.
• Lecturing skills held on 20-21 August 2013.
• Curriculum development in SMDC.
• Problem based learning in SMDC.
• Research methodology in SMDC.
• Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2016.
• Course design in SMDC
• Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2018.
• Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2019.
• Symposium of PACRS 2019.
• Symposium of PVRS 2018. 2
• Glaucoma workshop LRBT 2012.
• Lahore Ophthalmo 2012
Scientific Presentations
1. Presented paper on diabetic retinopathy in Lahore Ophthalmo 2010.
2. Presented paper on endophthalmitis prophylaxis in Lahore
3. Ophthalmo December 2011. Presented paper on prophylactic treatment of retinal detachment in Lahore Ophthalmo 2019.
4. Presented research paper in OSP clinical meeting on 13 February 2021
