Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon ·
The London Clinic , London, United Kingdom
35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
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If needed, our team can assist with a second opinion, hospital appointments, or medical travel arrangements.
Dr. Rahila Zakir is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.
The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.
We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the doctor's and patient's availability.
No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.
The option to share your medical records is available during the steps of the form provided on the website.
Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.
Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.
Laser eye surgery can correct short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia, helping reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL), which is recommended when vision is significantly impaired and interferes with daily activities.
Corneal transplantation may be required for conditions such as keratoconus, Fuchs’ dystrophy, or corneal scarring, and involves replacing the damaged cornea with a donor cornea using advanced techniques like DMEK, DSAEK, or DALK.
Patients with blepharitis, dry eye, or contact lens-related problems undergo assessment and treatment before laser or cataract surgery to optimise outcomes and reduce post-surgical complications.
Patients are evaluated based on their eye health, corneal thickness, refractive error, and ocular surface condition; some may need treatment of dry eye or other issues before being eligible.
Advancements include femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, wavefront-guided LASIK, and minimally invasive corneal transplantation techniques, which improve precision, safety, and visual outcomes.
Have your reports reviewed by independent oncology experts to help you make a confident treatment decision, all online within 48 hours
Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: