Dr. Athar Akram
About Dr. Athar Akram
Dr. Athar Akram graduated from Bolan Medical College in 1994, achieved his FCPS Ophthalmology fellowship from King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital in 2000, and attained the prestigious FRCS (Ophthalmology) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. Honored with the Governor's Award for his surgical service as Consultant Ophthalmologist at LRBT Quetta, Dr. Athar Akram has dedicated over 30 years to complex pars plana vitrectomies, emergency retinal detachment repairs, diabetic eye disease, and ocular reconstructive microsurgery.
“Retinal surgery is microsurgery of the highest order. The retina cannot be transplanted or replaced. Saving a patient's light requires timely intervention, sterile positive-pressure cleanrooms, and fellowship mastery with every delicate instrument.”
“When my retina detached, other hospitals hesitated. Dr. Athar Akram operated immediately in the sterile cleanroom using 25G micro-vitrectomy. He saved my eye and restored my reading vision completely.”
Zero Resident Handoffs • 100% Specialist Incisions
At The Eyes, every pre-operative measurement, surgical incision, intraocular lens insertion, and post-operative evaluation is executed solely by senior fellowship consultants.
Education, Fellowships & Medical Certifications
Rigorous medical training from leading international colleges and premier Pakistani medical institutions.
MBBS
House Job
FCPS Ophthalmology
FRCS (Ophthalmology)
Governor's Award for Ophthalmic Excellence
Verified Fellowships & Board Licenses
Clinical Skills & Specialized Procedures
Micro-incisional surgical techniques, laser platforms, and posterior/anterior segment interventions.
Core Specialty Domains:
Signature Procedures Operated:
23G/25G Sutureless Vitrectomy (PPV)
Micro-incision vitreoretinal surgery for vitreous hemorrhage, diabetic tractional detachment, and macular holes.
Emergency Retinal Reattachment
Urgent reattachment utilizing gas or medical-grade silicone oil tamponade to prevent permanent photoreceptor blindness.
Diabetic Retinopathy & Endolaser
Targeted pan-retinal photocoagulation and anti-VEGF therapies arresting diabetic capillary microvascular bleeding.
Strabismus & DCR Reconstructive Surgery
Precision eye muscle realignment for double vision/squint and surgical tear duct bypass for chronic tearing.
Professional Journey & Work Experience
Decades of institutional service, surgical milestones, and clinical leadership across Pakistan and abroad.
MBBS Graduation
Completed medical degree from Bolan Medical College with clinical honors.
Dual Fellowship (FCPS & FRCS Edinburgh)
Completed dual fellowship credentials from Pakistan and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Governor's Award Recognition
Conferred Governor's Award for performing thousands of sight-saving retinal operations at LRBT Quetta.
30+ Years Vitreo-Retinal Leadership
Leads tertiary vitreo-retinal trauma and daycare surgical cleanrooms at The Eyes Shah Jamal.
Honors & Government Distinctions:
Consult Directly with Dr. Athar Akram
OPD Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (20-Min Dedicated Slots)
Location: Posterior Segment Vitrectomy Suite 2, 162-A Shah Jamal Lahore
Emergency retinal detachment & diabetic hemorrhage evaluation available on clinical call.