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Biography
Dr. Faizan Mehmood is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with over 10 years of professional experience, known for his refined surgical skills, academic contributions, and subspecialty expertise in orbit, oculoplasty, ocular trauma, and facial aesthetics. His clinical approach blends precision and innovation, offering comprehensive eye and periocular care. Trained across premier institutions in the UK, USA, and India, he brings global standards to every patient interaction.
Speciality
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Areas of Expertise
- General ophthalmology
- Cataract surgery under topical anesthesia using premium intraocular lenses (IOLs)
- Chalazion Excision – traditional and minimally invasive
- Pterygium Excision with conjunctival autograft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy and Iridotomy
- Reconstructive and cosmetic oculoplastic surgery
- Blepharoplasty – functional and cosmetic (upper and lower eyelids)
- Facial rejuvenation with Botox and dermal fillers
- Botox for functional spasms and chronic migraine
- Dacryocystorhinostomy-DCR
- Eyelid malposition surgeries (ptosis, entropion, ectropion)
- Lid Reconstruction – including canalicular repair after trauma or tumor excision
- Punctal Plug Insertion for dry eye and punctal stenosis
- Punctoplasty
- Ocular Trauma Repair – lids, globe, and periocular structures
- Orbital Wall Fracture Repair
- Ocular tumor management
- Orbitotomy – incisional/excisional biopsy of benign and malignant orbital/lid tumors
- Enucleation, Evisceration, Exenteration – with orbital implant and prosthesis
- Management of thyroid eye disease
- Orbital Decompression Surgery for thyroid eye disease
- Treatment of Eyelid Retraction in thyroid-associated orbitopathy
- Management of Lagophthalmos – in facial nerve palsy
Education
MBBS
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, India.
MS in Ophthalmology
Institute of Ophthalmology, AMU, India
DNB Ophthalmology,
National Board of Examinations, India
MCh Clinical Ophthalmology,
University of Edinburgh, UK
FICO
Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology, UK
MRCS (Edinburgh),
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
MNAMS,
Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
Fellowships and Advanced Training
Fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty,
Leicester Royal Infirmary (NHS), UK
Cosmetic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Training,
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
Certificate Course in Diabetic Retinopathy Management,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, with Public Health Foundation of India & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust
Publications
- Mehmood F, Gupta Y, Rizvi SAR, Sukul RR. Anisometropia, Ametropia and Amblyopia and Their Effect on Near Visual Acuity. Journal of Ophthalmology and Clinical Research. 2015;2(1).
- Rizvi SAR, Mehmood F, Agrawal A. Bilateral Congenital Infantile Hemangioma of Upper Eyelids. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016;64(4):325–327.
- Rizvi SAR, Sabah M, Saquib M, Mehmood F, Alam MS. A Prospective Comparative Study Between Subcuticular and Sutureless Technique of Skin Closure Following External Dacryocystorhinostomy. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019;35:318–321.
- Mehmood F, Shukla J, Bharti R, Mishra P. Unusual Atrophic Pattern of Sphincter Pupillae in a Case of Chronic Uveitis. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2021;1:17.
- Mehmood F, Shukla J, Budhiraja G, Rizvi M, Rizvi SAR. Ophthalmomyiasis Masquerading as Acute Conjunctivitis. South Asian Ophthalmology Journal. (In press).
- Mehmood F. Diagnostic Errors in Ophthalmic Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology. 2021;4(5):123–127.
- Mehmood F, Rizvi SAR, Sabah M, Maheshwari R, Alam MS. A Glued Technique of External Dacryocystorhinostomy. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022;70(3):962–964.
- Mehmood F, Agrawal A, Afroz N, Rizvi SAR. Surgical Resection of Orbital Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor Without Adjuvant Chemotherapy. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022;15(1):78–80.
- Mehmood F. Teprotumumab Vs Intravenous Methyl Prednisolone in Thyroid Eye Disease: A Systematic Review. (Accepted for publication in 2024).
Memberships
- Member – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
- Fellow – International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
- Member – National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), India