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Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

Prof. Dr. Amer Awan

Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, and Vitreoretinal Specialist.

Prof. Amer Awan's profile combines UK specialist training and vitreoretinal fellowship experience with cataract and refractive surgery, academic teaching and international conference work. For patients from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and across Pakistan, that breadth is most useful when decisions overlap—for example, when cataract, diabetes, high myopia or macular disease influence the same treatment plan.

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CCT

UK specialist certification

FRCOphth

Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London

FASRS

Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists

FRCSEd

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Find care by concern

Start with what you are noticing

Eye symptoms can overlap. These pathways help you reach the right information, but they do not replace an examination.

My vision looks cloudy or hazy

Explore cataract assessment, timing and lens options.

Urgent eye examination

I have new floaters or flashes

Know why an urgent dilated retinal examination matters.

I have diabetes and notice vision changes

Learn why retinal checks matter, even before symptoms appear.

Straight lines look wavy or distorted

Compare macular hole, membrane and AMD information.

Urgent eye examination

A shadow or curtain has appeared in my vision

Understand why this change needs urgent retinal examination.

I struggle to see clearly without glasses

Start with candidacy for LASIK, PRK or ICL.

Clinical expertise

Specialist pathways, considered as a whole

The cornea, lens, retina and optic nerve can affect the same visual complaint. A complete eye assessment keeps the plan connected.

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01Retina & vitreoretinal surgeryAssessment and treatment for retinal detachment, macular disease, diabetic complications, vitreous haemorrhage and complex posterior-segment conditions.02Cataract & lens surgeryAssessment, timing, measurements and lens planning shaped around the health of the whole eye and the patient's visual priorities.03Diabetic eye diseaseRetinal examination, imaging and treatment planning for diabetic retinopathy, macular swelling and more advanced retinal complications.04LASIK, PRK & ICLRefractive assessment based on corneal shape, prescription, ocular health, lifestyle and realistic visual priorities.
Retinal detachmentMacular holeMacular puckerFloaters & PVDMacular degenerationIntravitreal injectionsGlaucoma
Prof. Dr. Amer Awan performing retinal surgery with two operating displays visible

Surgical retina

Technology serves judgement, not the other way around

Retinal surgery can involve high-resolution viewing systems, small-gauge instruments, laser and internal support with gas or oil. The value of each tool depends on choosing the right operation for the eye in front of the surgeon.

Complex retinal surgery

Detachment, macular, diabetic and vitreous conditions.

Imaging-led decisions

OCT and retinal imaging guide diagnosis and follow-up.

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Pakistan-first 3D visualization

NGENUITY® 3D visualization at Shifa International Hospital

Shifa International Hospital introduced Pakistan's first NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, with Prof. Amer Awan helping pioneer its use in ophthalmic surgery in the country.

NGENUITY replaces the conventional view through microscope eyepieces with a magnified, stereoscopic high-definition image on a 3D display. The heads-up view supports detailed visualization while allowing the theatre team to share the surgical field.

Heads-up 3D view

A stereoscopic surgical image appears on a high-definition screen.

Detailed visualization

Magnification, depth and digital settings support intricate work.

Shared surgical field

The operating team and trainees can follow the same enlarged view.

Academic practice

Clinical authority that extends beyond the consultation room

Research, teaching and international presentation form part of a career focused on cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.

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Prof. Dr. Amer Awan delivering a conference presentation

Fellowships, teaching and peer-reviewed work

Browse selected publications, conference presentations and the professional themes that connect research with clinical care.

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See the work in clinical context

Selected videos from Prof. Amer Awan's official channel. Surgical footage is labelled and opens only after an intentional click.

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