Prof. Dr. Mazhar Ul Hasan

Dr. Mahar ul Hassan is an extremely skillful ophthalmologist with over 13 years of expertise in pediatric ophthalmology. He holds a keen interest towards pediatric cataract cases including trabeculectomy with MMC, goniotomy, scleral fixation IOL, indirect laser for retinoblastoma, primary repair as well as oculoplastic surgeries comprising ptosis surgery, enucleation implant, squint surgery and more. He covers all aspects of diagnosing and treating eye conditions, visual development and vision care among children. He also specializes in general ophthalmology including refractive errors, cataract surgery among others.

He is qualified with MBBS from Sindh Medical College, Pakistan, Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (MCPS) as well as Fellowship of International Ophthalmology in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Italy. He has achieved certificate in Health Professions Education 2020 (CHPE) from Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi.

Dr. Mazhar ul Hassan has been recognized with multiple awards including Mukhtar Ahmed Gold Medal for Ethics and Professionalism 2020, Distinguished Service Award KAROPTH 2019, Prof. Ghulam Qadir Kazi Gold Medal Award 2018, Distinguished Service Award Lahore Ophthalmo 2017. He grants as a medical and clinical educator, researcher and presenter and has been a key part of various national and international ophthalmic conferences, symposia and workshops. He has taught and trained many students and practitioners across various ophthalmic universities and institutes in Karachi including Dow University of Health Sciences, Isra School of Optometry, Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital among others.

He is currently an active member of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan (OSP), Professor & Chairperson of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Head & Chairman of Civil Hospital Karachi and faculty member for Bachelor of Vision Sciences at Isra School of Optometry as well as Dow University of Health Sciences.

He has authored over 40 publications comprising medical and surgical effects, conditions and treatments in pediatric ophthalmology, cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors, corneal and retinal diseases among others. He has been a crucial part of various community and social outreach programs catering over 30 national and international eye camps.

During leisure, Dr. Mazhar ul Hassan likes to take a troll and enjoys outdoor