Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do you accept walk-in appointments?

A: Yes, we welcome walk-in patients. However, scheduling an appointment in advance is recommended for timely service.

Q2: What types of eye surgeries do you perform?

A: We offer a range of procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, vitrectomy, and other advanced ophthalmic surgeries.

Q3: Is the clinic equipped with modern technology?

A: Absolutely. Our clinic is well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide comprehensive eye care services.

Q4: How experienced is the medical staff?

A: Our medical team, led by Dr. Azeem, is highly experienced and dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate care.

Q5: What is the clinic timings and closing days ?

A: Our clinic operates from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through out the week call us before you come.

Q6: I am 17 years old can I have cataract ?

A: It is not common but possible. Usual causes are genetics, tuberculosis , diabetes.

Q7: My father has cataract can it be treated without surgery ?

A: Unfortunately, cataract is treated with surgery only. Good news is it is a elective surgery.

Q8: is orbital cellulitis a vision or life threatening condition ?

A: orbital cellulitis can be vision threatening and if not treated early can be life threatening.

Q9:i have headache start from my eye and i am unable to sleep ?

A: these symtoms are probably migraine along with personality disorder. discipline your life & take regular medicine.

Q10: what are the charges of cataract surgery ?

A: the start price is 45000,55k,65k,75k,85k,95k,100000 and above depending on various factors.

Q11: i am a carpentor i have headache and i have difficulty in sleep, is this due to my eyes ?

A: headaches exclusivly due to eye problems are less likely, please improve your sleep.

Q12: my child had an injury on his eye now doctor says he has hyphema, what is hyphema ?

A:hyphema is blood in anterior chamber wihch resolves with drops if it is mild otherwise it needs drainage by eye surgeon.

Q13: i have sever asthama i cannot lie for long time how i will be oprated for cataract?

A:after you take your asthama medication at ismail eye surgery our cataract surgery time in 10 minutes and we will keep you in tilted position with headside slightly raised.

Q14: i got my one eye cataract surgery 4 years back is it a good time to get second eye operated ?

A:you are late , if you are healthy and mobile then do not wait for another reason to stop you from getting your eye surgery, we are the best eye specialist in Faisalabad.

Q15: what is iris coloboma ?

A:iris coloboma is a small defect in the brown part of your eye. it may be associated with with other defects in your eye as well.

Q16: (Translated by Google) May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.(Original) اَلسَلامُ عَلَيْكُم وَرَحْمَةُ اَللهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ Hope you are well. I was wondering if I could please find out about natural lense replacement surgery. I have a 6.50+ astigmatism in my right eye and a 5.25+ in my left eye?

A:It would be better if you book an appointment. It seems you need a toric IOL.

Q17: Why my eye is red after catract surgery though my vision is ok ?

A:If vision is ok you do not need to worry, mild bleeding is common after catract surgery usually it resovles with in a week.

Q18: I am 50 years old and I was diagnosed diabetes yesterday I see a fly like thing in my left eye what should I do??

A:You should control your sugar and see an eye doctor for Fundoscopy.

Q19: How do i know i have glaucoma?

A:Your IOP eye pressure can be high, CD ratio is asymmetric and increased, and visual field loss confirms the glaucoma.

Q20: I had corneal abrasion doctor suggested me some drops my vision is blurry after these drops ?

A:Your vision is blurry probably due to cycloplegic drops, when you will stop thses drops after your doctors advice your vision will get better.

Q21: Do you use AI as a tool or as a alternate of human at ismail eye surgery ?

A:We use AI as a tool and keep a human in the loop, meaning AI enlarges our canves and human make decisions.

Q22: my son is 6 year old , he needs cataract surgery what type of anaesthesia he needs for the surgery?

A:this surgery is done under general anaesthesia at ismail eye surgery.

Q23: i have diabetic retinopathy in both eyes and one of the eye is effected more than other what is the single most important thing which i should be careful about ?

A:patients having diabetic retinopathy should control their sugar and keep their HbA1C at 6.

Q24: can a simple viral eye infection decrease my vision ?

A:yes it can cause e.g. corneal ulcer, uveitis , keratitis all leads to decrease vision.

Q25: can you treat retinitis pigmentosa ?

A:we manage retinitis paigmentosa. The vision loss is gradual we cannot stop that. there are some associated coditions with retinitis pigmentosa we have to treat them as well. e.g. catract etc.

Q26: i have keratoconus and i have got CXL done i am 20 years old can i get rid of glasses ?

A:All depends on your motivation as far as surgical option is concerned ICL would be an option, to make you glasses free.

Q27: what is eye replacement surgery ?

A:it is cornea replacement surgery. cornea is the anterior most part of the eye. If all the remaining parts of the eye are working fine then cornea can be replaced with another persons healthy cornea. And it is usually called eye replacement surgery.

Q28: why my father eyesight have decreased after 2 months of cataract surgery he did not stopped smoking , he is daibetic ?

A: Uncontrolled diabetes and smoking are risk factors that can damage to the critical parts of the eye like retinal vessles and optic nerve. In your fathers case the optic nerve is damaged due to uncontrolled sugar and continuous smoking lead to this damage.

Q29: why i am unable to see the hair while doing laser on my patients hair removal ?

A: you are having symtoms of "presbyopia" you need near glasses while doing lasers on your patients.

Q30: what can be done if my mother has prescription of +3sph and -4.0cyl after getting cataract surgery ?

A: most probably she is "undercorrected" and needs an IOL exchange surgery. undercorrection means her lens estimation in the first surgery was lower 3 number than what she actually needed.

Q31: my uncle had retina surgery in the right eye due to uncontrolled diabetes and his vision in the this eye is still not good he consults different clinic's for if his vision can be improved in right eye with glasses and some even label him a patient of glaucoma his labs show his HbA1C is 12 what should he do to save his eyesight ?

A: retina problems usually have limited success evevn after surgery it is a thin layer in the back of our eye which gets damaged due to uncontrolled diabetes, his vision in the right eye cannnot be improved with glasses, many people label him glaucoma because optic disc get pale after PRP laser which is done after retina surgery . what he needs to do is, control his sugar so that he can save the vision in his other eye and live a independent life.

Q32: are you the best hospital for eyes ?

A: we are the best eye hospital in the area and we a have integrated partners locally and internationally.

Q33: Is eye surgery 100% safe ?

A: If you are asking about refractive surgery compared to the past, it is very safe now.Patient selection is the key in every eye surgery – the right surgery for the right patient.Cataract surgery has many challenges, e.g. uncontrolled diabetes is one such big factor.Similarly glaucoma surgery usually patient decides late and should have realistic expectations.Squint surgery usually have a good outcome.Ptosis surgery have good surgical outcome.Retina surgery have limited results although it saves people from getting blind.

Q 34: how long after cataract surgery of my mother i will be using drops and oral medication ?

A: usually, it is drops only which are used for 3-4 weeks. some patient might need oral analgesics right after the surgery. In other cases your doctor can decide your particular need to use oral medicine.

Q 35: my mother is 70 years old what is the rifgt time of getting her cataract surgery ?

A: As we age, the challenges indeed increase, and sometimes, the thought of adding another appointment or procedure to the list feels overwhelming. But here’s the crucial truth: The right time for cataract surgery for patients like Sarwary is TODAY. #eye center faisalabad#lasik eye surgery in Pakistan#laser eye surgery#dr azeem eye specialist faisalabad

Q 36: Ozempic (semaglutide's) for sugar patients and weight loss can also affect the eyes? ?

A: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recently reviewed the safety of semaglutide medicines (such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy). Their safety committee (PRAC) concluded that these medicines may very rarely cause an eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which can lead to sudden vision loss. #ophthalmologist faisalabad#best eye hospital in faisalabad#astigmatism symtoms#eye specialist.

Q 37: i had CSR now fluid under NSR (neurosensory retina) have resolved, but vision loss is there can i take creatinine ?

A: CSR is idiopathic inflammtion of choroid , it is good your fluid under NSR have resolved , if vision have not improved one possible reason is fluid is still there. Creatinine will not help improve the vision.

Q 38: is there any latest technology to stop white motiya ?

A: there are some rumors of drops which dissovles the cataract but nothing concrete in the market yet. even if the drops will dissolve the cataract we have to replace the space with artificail lens. if you have DM,HTN or taking steroids good control of these condition will slow down cataract formation.

Q 39: I was recently prescribe Brimonidine drops to try and see if they would alleviate some night time issues - it seems the drops don’t help at all so my night time issues doesn’t seem to be pupil size related Any ideas on what else it could be? I’m scared to think if drops don’t help, then corrective lenses wouldn’t either?

A: Never heard or found brimonidine for pupil size control. They are mainly used for IOP lowering. If any they will dilate the pupil further and worsen your photophobia. You need to tell your doctor Brimonidine acts on apha 2 receptor in iris ciliary body area to lower IOP. If he is trying to constrict your pupil at night alpha receptor agonist will only dilate the pupil further. You need pilocarpine a M 3 receptor agonist to constrict your pupil and possibly your symptoms.

Q 40: I have similar condition ( large exotropia ) what to do for it ?

A: Surgery is typically considered when the deviation is large, frequent, or affects vision and quality of life.

Q 41: should i get lasik with -7.0 myopia and 480 micorns corneal thickness ?

A: no you will regret it. cornea is already thin and if touched will lead to corneal ectasia or regression.

Q 42:it’s for my dad who is 80. His glaucoma is advanced stage and in only one eye. he’s done all the eye drops and SLT before and everything stops working after a few years. He has very little vision left, if at all. They recommend he does trabeculectomy and cataract removed, one eye only. Is there a reason not to do it? ?

A: Yes doing it is a wise option. It will keep him independent. Else he will completely be dependent.he deserve all the available options.

Q 43:I have a Clareon PanOptix IOL placed in my left eye on the 16 September at 2pm. Since they removed the eye shield I have blurry vision, mainly near and intermediate sight, flickering in the left corner of the eye, and at certain angles it feels like there is somehting in my field of vision, like I can see the lens or the edges of it! It is freaking me out even when the surgeon says that is normal and will settle. Had a check up the next morning at 9.45am and she said lens is perfectly placed and my vision is 20/20 at all distances even if blurry. A part of me is worried these visual anomalies will never go away!

A: Thanks for sharing your experience.Since it is been two days after your surgery it is normal to feel uncomfortable after your surgery.What you’re describing – the edge effect and actually “seeing the IOL” – is something we usually don’t hear this strongly with monofocal IOLs. Yes, PanOptix is a flashy, premium (and very expensive) lens, but not everyone adapts to it easily. It has mires built into the design, and when light hits those, patients can feel uncomfortable. That’s why dim lighting helps in the early days. since you are 49, physically active, driving, or working regularly, these symptoms may feel even more noticeable – even if your vision measures 20/20. Please give it at least 2 weeks before judging the final outcome.If after 2–3 weeks you still don’t feel comfortable, then switching to a monofocal IOL.We usually offer it to women who stay inside home in our culture and males who remain in dim light conditions ( retired).Healthy active people are mostly unhappy. Low IQ people who does not read only count remain OK.

Q 44: I had cataract surgery this year on March 27 (R eye) and April 24 (L eye). I opted for the standard IOL. On May 27, I saw my optometrist for new glasses. During the exam he noticed a secondary cataract forming in the Right eye.I'm 69 and have no history of retinal issues or glaucoma?

A: I think your optometrist would have said PCO ( posterior capsular opacity) or in worst case the remanent cortical matter from previous surgery.In both situation the best person to advise would be your primary surgeon who did the surgery.On top of that have 2nd opinion from a surgeon and you move from there. The PCO is treated with capsolotmy and IOL can be exchanged if and when needed after capsolotmy. Don't worry.

Q 45 : Hello, can someone please help me understand the usefulness of Humphrey visual field tests. Especially in the early detection or early diagnosis. For example, if Humphrey visual field returns none or minimal defects consistently.However, reading up on common tests like Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) 24-2 only tests you're central 24 degrees of vision field. The "normal" human visual field per eye should be approximately 100° temporally, 60° nasally, 60° superiorly, and 70° inferiorly. So why are docs relying on tests like this for early detection of visual field loss? Wouldn't this really only be useful or reliable if there's significant visual field loss? ?

Ans : No one test is 100%. Combination of visual fields and OCT RNFL help a doctor detect early glaucoma. Why central vision is critical because 99.9% we rely on this vision to see and function, the peripheral vision's main function is 3D space function, position relative to other objects, higher mental functions etc.

Q 46: I just had the SLT procedure done about an hour ago. It was mostly painless, pretty uncomfortable but only for about 2 minutes then it was over. They didnt take my pressure before hand and after it was done I waited about 10 minutes then they took it...it was 22. 22 is frustrating because it was 23 at my last visit well before SLT so what gives?? Will it go down more?? No one there seemed concerned and said I was good to leave... Also they advised i keep using my brimonidine until my follow up visit and then the dr will let me know "if it worked" And can stop taking drops My question is, how will they know SLT was successful if im still using the drops? Im 34 yrs old. And supposedly only have ocular hypertension. No nerve damage as of yet I don't think, but some cupping in my left eye. I do have astigmatism and myopia. My prescription is like -4.75 for contacts... ?

A: In our practice it is common that patient after using a treatment drops or surgery that they will respond link chatGpt, gemni 2.0, copilot or other models. I guess computers are machines acting like humans while humans have to understand every thing has to get funneled through a process. SLT generates contractions which opes the mesh work. I hope SLT works for you. But it is not 100% for every patient. Just keep on seeing the doctor. #eye checkup near me #clinic near me #eyes #ismail hospital eye specialist

Q 47 : My LASIK Surgeon yelled at me during surgery. The reason why I am writing , is because right eye is so much worse and the halos and glares and feeling like an eyelash is stuck there are terrible.It has made me so mad at myself for looking into another direction, I took the sedatives and went into surgery. my left eye went seamlessly, however when he started to cut my right eye.i made a jerky moment in the wrong direction I don’t know what I was thinking ?

A: In our experience usually a surgeon scolds a patient when a patient makes a sudden jerky moment of eyes at a critical step of surgery. Usually experienced surgeon already expects it and prepare well for the situation. Usually we feel as the surgeon get old he or she becomes more careful but less energetic. When he or she is young they overcome many physical limitations but mentally can loose temper some time. In the later part when a surgeon is more aged he or she would be careful and polite but his or her physical limitation can effect the surgical outcome. In the end I would suggest to have a good rapport with your doctor and follow the advice as much as possible. Both are humans with there plus and negatives. #eye specialist near my location #eye doctor near my location #eyecare #eye check up