The LNH's Department of Ophthalmology is renowned for its expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. By using latest diagnostic tools and techniques, our team provides advanced treatment for eye disorders such as cataracts, glaucoma, and complex vitreo-retinopathies. We have some of Karachi finest eye specialists, optometrists, and trained support staff, who delivers both routine and specialized treatments in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. With top of the range OT facilities, we performs a significant number of cataract surgeries annually, using high-quality mono-focal, TORIC, and multifocal intraocular lenses. Our faculty includes glaucoma experts, retina specialists, pediatric ophthalmologists, and refractive surgeons. As part of a multidisciplinary tertiary care facility, we work closely with departments such as Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, and Plastic Surgery, ensuring integrated and comprehensive care for our patients.
What Eye Conditions Do We Treat?
Education and Training
We have established ourselves as a renowned undergraduate and postgraduate teaching centre. Our post graduate program is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. We are also recognized for post fellowship in retina.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should schedule an eye check-up if you experience blurred vision, difficulty reading or seeing distant objects, eye pain, frequent headaches, or any changes in your vision. Routine check-ups are also recommended annually, especially for those over 40 or with a family history of eye diseases.
Yes, our department offers pediatric ophthalmology services, addressing common childhood eye conditions like lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus (crossed eyes), and refractive errors, ensuring early diagnosis and treatment to promote healthy vision development.
During an eye exam, our ophthalmologist will assess your vision, check for refractive errors, and evaluate the health of your eyes.
To protect your eyesight, maintain a healthy diet rich in vitamins, wear sunglasses to protect against UV rays, avoid smoking, take breaks from screen time, and ensure regular eye check-ups. If you have underlying health conditions like diabetes or hypertension, managing them is important to preventing eye-related complications.
Symptoms of dry eye syndrome include irritation, redness, a gritty sensation, blurred vision, and excessive tearing. Treatment include lubricating eye drops, prescription medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, procedures to block the tear ducts to preserve natural moisture.
However, it is important to seek help from an experienced ophthalmologist for a proper diagnosis and personalized treatment plan, as untreated dry eye syndrome can lead to more serious complications affecting vision and overall eye health.
The Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal diseases treatment, laser eye surgeries, and corrective procedures for refractive errors like nearsightedness and farsightedness.
Untreated eye conditions can lead to progressive vision loss, permanent damage to the eyes, and in severe cases, complete blindness. Conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration require timely intervention to preserve vision and prevent complications.
Symptoms of eye infections include redness, swelling, pain, discharge, and sensitivity to light. Treatment depends on the type of infection—bacterial infections are treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments, while viral infections often require supportive care and time to heal.
Faculty
Contact information
Please contact us at the following numbers:
Reception desk: 021-34413007
LASIK Clinic: 021-34412500
Clinical Coordinator: 021-34412939
