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Dr. Rahila Zakir

Dr. Rahila Zakir

Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu

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Specialises in:

Cataracts, Retinal Detachment, Macular Hole, Retinal TearFloaters, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Haemorrhage, Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO)Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular DegenerationEye infections, Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)Eyelid lumps, cysts (Chalazion), minor eyelid problems

About Dr. Rahila Zakir

  • Dr Rahila Zakir is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon based in London, specialising in retinal disorders, cataracts, and medical retina.
  • She manages complex retinal conditions requiring surgery, laser, or injection treatments, including retinal detachment, retinal tears, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, diabetic eye disease, vitreous haemorrhage, and retinal vein occlusion.
  • Dr. Zakir also works in a dedicated Eye Casualty department, managing a wide range of common and urgent eye conditions.
  • Her private practice includes The London Clinic, Imperial Private Healthcare, and she continues her NHS role at Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
  • She combines expertise in retinal and cataract surgery with lifestyle and aesthetic medicine, including Botox and cosmetic dermatology.
  • Dr. Zakir has a strong academic focus, serving as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London, mentoring trainees and vitreoretinal specialists.

Conditions treated by Dr Rahila Zakir

  • Cataracts, Retinal Detachment, Macular Hole, Retinal Tear
  • Floaters, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Haemorrhage, Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO)
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular Degeneration
  • Eye infections, Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
  • Eyelid lumps, cysts (Chalazion), minor eyelid problems
  • Myopia (Short-Sightedness), general vision problems, vitreous haemorrhage

Area of Interest

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology accident and emergency

Qualification

  • FRCOphth, (1997)
  • MBBS - Aga Khan University (1990)

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Zakir received her ophthalmology training at St Thomas' Hospital and through the Cambridge training programmes.
  • Dr. Rahila Zakir is the Lead of Mentoring & Wellbeing for the Education Committee at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a role she has held since 2021.
  • She has been serving as the Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology (ST1–3) at Health Education England, London, since 2022.

Certifications (3)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
  • Level 7 Certificate in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine (Harley Academy, 2020)

Memberships (5)

  • BEAVRS British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons - Member
  • UKISCRS UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons - Member
  • EuRetina European Society of Retina Specialists - Member
  • EVRS European VitreoRetinal Society - Member
  • ISOT International Society of Ocular Trauma - Member

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Procedures Performed

Cornea Transplant
LASIK
Macular Degeneration Surgery
Vitrectomy

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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.

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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.

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