Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Ophthalmology

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Overview

The Ophthalmology Department provides diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. It offers primary and tertiary eye care to patients from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, the northern areas and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

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Services

Eye surgery

  • Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, including day-case care
  • Retinal reattachment surgery, on a limited basis

Diagnostic & outpatient care

  • Fundus fluorescein angiography
  • Colour fundus photography
  • Diabetic eye laser treatment
  • Ophthalmic ultrasound
  • Visual field analysis
  • Automated computerized refraction

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Facilities

  • Inpatient admission and treatment
  • Operating theatre services
  • 24-hour emergency ophthalmic cover

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Teaching & training

Postgraduate training is supported by live surgical demonstrations for young doctors and patient education.