About Dr Nesr
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.
Present Title & Affiliation
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Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Clinical Services & Interests
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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.
Research Interests
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Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness of different age groups by using optical coherence tomography
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A comparative study to access the effect of low dose atropine drops in slowing myopia progression
Education & Training
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Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
2013 – till date
LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital | 436-A/I, Township, Lahore,
Ophthalmologist/Vitreoretina Trainee
2011 – 2013
LRBT Free Eye & Cancer Hospital | 436-A/I, Township, Lahore, Pakistan
Resident Medical Officer
2006 – 2011
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Board Certifications​
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2022 FCPS (V.R) College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
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2011 FCPS (Ophthalmology College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
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2009 ICO Refraction International Council of Ophthalmology(ICO-UK)
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2006 MRCOphth Royal College of Surgeons of London (UK)
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2004 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B;B.S) Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpini, Pakistan,
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
Professional Memberships
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Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
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Basic cardiac life support (BLS).
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Educational Planning & Evaluation.
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Assessment of Competence.
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Supervisory Skills.
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Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Medical Writing.
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Workshop on Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Dissertation Writing, CPSP.
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Workshop on Primary Surgical skills, CPSP.
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Workshop on Communications skills, CPSP.
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Workshop on Computers & Internet, CPSP.
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Opticus Part 2 MRCOphth Revision Course.UK.
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Lecturing skills held on 20-21 August 2013.
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Curriculum development in SMDC.
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Problem based learning in SMDC.
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Research methodology in SMDC.
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Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2016.
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Course design in SMDC
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Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2018.
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Ophthalmic conference in PC hotel, Lahore 2019.
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Symposium of PACRS 2019.
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Symposium of PVRS 2018. 2
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Glaucoma workshop LRBT 2012.
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Lahore Ophthalmo 2012
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Courses & Workshops
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Life member ophthalmological society of Pakistan Lahore
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Life member vitreo retinal association of Pakistan
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Selected Publications