Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications, Presentations & Clinical Audits
Courses, Workshops and Observerships
Clinical Teaching Experience and IT Skills
Timeline
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Tehmina Jahangir

Professor of Ophthalmology/ Head Eye Unit III
Lahore

Summary

Dedicated to advancing the surgical and medical management of vitreoretinal diseases, with a strong focus on macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachment (tractional and rhegmatogenous), diabetic retinopathy, floaters, retinal vein occlusions, and age-related macular degeneration. Expertise includes high-volume simple and complex cataract surgeries, effectively addressing complications that may arise during procedures. Proficient in utilizing advanced equipment such as Faros, Oertli, and Dorc systems, and skilled in performing intricate segmentations and delaminations through bimanual dissections with chandelier lights. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through a combination of technical skill and a deep understanding of retinal pathology.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Ophthalmology and Head Eye Unit III

Lahore General Hospital/Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Postgraduate Medical Institute
06.2023 - Current
  • Currently working as Professor of Ophthalmology and Head Eye Unit III at Lahore General Hospital/Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Postgraduate Medical Institute (June 2023 till date)
  • Approved Supervisor, Trainer and Examiner of Level IV Ophthalmology Residents FCPS Ophthalmology and FCPS Vitreoretina by College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
  • Member Executive Committee of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan (Lahore Branch) 2020 to 2022
  • Reviewer for Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology (PJO), Annals of King Edward Medical College and Journal of Sharif Medical & Dental College

Professor and Head of Ophthalmology Department

Gujranwala Medical College/Gujranwala Teaching Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Professor and Head of Ophthalmology Department at Gujranwala Medical College/Gujranwala Teaching Hospital April 2022 till June 2023

Associate Professor Ophthalmology

Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/PGMI Lahore General Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2022
  • Associate Professor Ophthalmology at Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/PGMI Lahore General Hospital November 2018 till April 2022

Assistant Professor Ophthalmology

Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore
04.2013 - 11.2018
  • Assistant Professor Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore. April 2013 till November 2018

Senior Registrar Ophthalmology

Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore
11.2011 - 04.2013
  • Senior Registrar Ophthalmology: Department of Ophthalmology Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore. November 2011 till April 2013

Additional Registrar/ Regular Medical Officer

Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
01.2009 - 11.2011
  • Additional Registrar/ Regular Medical Officer, Department of Ophthalmology, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. January 2009 till November 2011

FCPS II (PG) Trainee

Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
02.2005 - 11.2008
  • FCPS II (PG) Trainee Eye Department, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore

FCPS II (PG) Trainee

Services Hospital, Lahore
07.2004 - 10.2004
  • FCPS II (PG) Trainee Eye Unit I, Services Hospital, Lahore

House Surgeon, Ophthalmology

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
04.2003 - 06.2003
  • House Surgeon, Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore.

House Surgeon, General Surgery

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
01.2003 - 03.2003
  • House Surgeon, General Surgery, King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore.

House Surgeon, General Medicine

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
07.2002 - 12.2002
  • House Surgeon, General Medicine, King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore

Education

FRCS - Ophthalmology

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
UK
05.2025

2nd Fellowship - Vitreoretinal Surgery

King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2014

FCPS - Ophthalmology

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Pakistan
07.2010

MCPS - Ophthalmology

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Pakistan
09.2007

MBBS - undefined

King Edward Medical College
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2002

Higher Secondary School certificate - undefined

Kinnaird College for women
Lahore, Pakistan
09.1996

O levels - undefined

University of Cambridge
UK
11.1994

Skills

Independently perform Vitreoretinal Surgical Procedures for simple and comples detachments including but not limited to ILM peels for macular holes, segmentations and delaminations for tractional retinal detachments; gas and oil tamponades for all kinds of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments including removal of intraocular foreign bodies, dropped IOLs and nuclei Comfortable with the use of Oculus BIOM and other viewing systems along with 23, 25 and 27G instruments

Publications, Presentations & Clinical Audits

  • Jahangir S, Jahangir T, Ali M H, et al. (August 25, 2021) Use of Intravitreal Methotrexate Infusion in Complicated Retinal Detachment for Prevention of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy in a Pilot Study. Cureus 13(8): e17439. DOI 10.7759/Cureus.17439
  • Jahangir T, Riaz S, Amjad A. Evaluation of the Effect of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Injection on Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema. Pak J Ophthalmol. 2021, 37 (3): 267-273. Doi: 10.36351/pjo. v37i3.1171
  • Riaz S, Jahangir T, Khan T. Frequency of Diabetic Retinopathy and Factors for Suboptimal Diabetic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in a Trust Hospital of Pakistan. Pak J Ophthalmol. 2021, 37 (2):183-187.Doi:http://doi.org/10.36351/pjo. v37i2.11
  • Jahangir T, Chaudhry Q L, Tayyab H. Original Article published on “Comparison of Epiretinal membrane peel after dual staining versus en bloc peel using negative staining technique” Pak J Ophthalmol 2020, Vol. 36 (1): 19-23 (1st author)
  • Chaudhry Q L, Jahangir T. Case Report published on “Reduced Fluence Photodynamic Treatment for a Case of Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy – A Case Report” Pak J Ophthalmol 2018, Vol.No.1: 61-64. (2nd Author)
  • Jahangir S, Tayyab H, Jahangir T. Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Versus Healthy Subjects Pak J Ophthalmol 2017, Vol. 33, No. 4: 209-212.
  • Jahangir T, Chaudhry Q L. Article published in the monthly OSP newsletter on the “Current Clinical Guidelines on Diabetic Macular Oedema” October-November 2017
  • Tayyab H, Haider M A, Jahangir T. Paper published on “Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Silicone Oil Filled Eye: IOL Master Versus A-MODE Acoustic Biometry” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2017; Vol. 33 No. 1: 4-8. (3rd Author)
  • Tayyab H, Jahangir T, Jawad A A M. Paper published on “Surgical management of optic disc pit maculopathy” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2016; Vol. 32 No. 3: 134-139. (2nd Author)
  • Tayyab H, Jahangir T, Jahangir S. “Comparison of Capsular and Uveal Compatibility Between Acrylic Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Intraocular Lens for Cataract Surgery” in Journal of Sharif Medical and Dental College Lahore, Pakistan 2016; Vol 02 (02): 57-60. (2nd author)
  • Jahangir T, Tayyab H, Naeem M, et al. Paper published on “Modified Scleral Buckling with a non-contact wide angle Viewing System and a 25g Chandelier Endoilluminator” in Annals of King Edward Medical University Lahore 2015; Vol 21, Issue 4: 219-223 (1st Author)
  • Naeem M, Chaudhry Q L, Jahangir T, et al. Paper published on “Surgical Outcome of Scleral Buckling Versus Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Primary Pseudophakic Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment” in Esculapio Journal of Services Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore 2015; Vol. 11, Issue 1: 8-12. (3rd Author)
  • Jahangir T, Qureshi B Z, Chaudhry Q L. Paper published on “Ease of Removal of Posterior Segment Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body with Intraocular Forceps Vs Endomagnet Plus Forceps” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2014; Vol. 30 No. 2: 95-98. (1st Author)
  • Tayyab H, Haider M A, Jahangir T. Paper published on “Comparison between 0.5% Timolol Maleate and 0.2% Brimonidine Tartarate in controlling increase in intraocular pressure after Nd: YAG Laser Capsulotomy” in Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal 2013; 63 (4): 453-57. (3rd Author)
  • Tayyab H, Haider M A, Jahangir T. Paper published on “Modified Technique of four-point scleral sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens without scleral flaps” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2012; Vol. 28 No. 4: 188-193. (3rd Author)
  • Tayyab H, Haider M A, Jahangir T. Case report published on “Cholesterosis Bulbi in a Painful Blind Eye with High Intraocular Pressure and Long Standing Total Retinal Detachment” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2012; Vol. 28 No. 1: 49-52. (3rd Author)
  • Jahangir T, Jahangir S, Tayyab H. Paper published on “Visual outcome after Intravitreal Avastin (Bevacizumab) for persistent diabetic macular oedema” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; Vol. 27 No. 4: 187-190. (1st author)
  • Jamali M, Hamza U, Jahangir T. Paper published on “Efficacy of probing as a treatment of epiphora in adults with blocked Nasolacrimal ducts” in Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College 2011; Vol. 9 No. 2: 27-31. (3rd Author)
  • Hamza U, Jahangir S, Jahangir T. Paper published on “Retrospective Analysis of Medical Retinal Disorders over a period of three years in a tertiary care hospital” Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College 2011; Vol. 9 No. 1: 22-25. (3rd Author)
  • Jahangir T, Butt N H, Hamza U. Paper published on “Pattern of Presentation and Factors Leading to Ocular Trauma” in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; Vol. 27 No. 2: 96-102. (1st author)
  • Submitted a dissertation on “Pattern of Presentation and Factors Leading to Ocular Trauma” to College of Physicians and Surgeon, Karachi Pakistan (July 2009)
  • Presented a paper on the above topic at the 22nd Congress of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Lahore, Pakistan. (February 24th to 27th, 2007)
  • Presented a paper on “Bilateral corneal squamous cell carcinoma in case of Xeroderma Pigmentosum” at the monthly clinical m meeting of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan (April 2005)
  • Presented a paper on “Minimizing Transmission of Infection in Ophthalmic Setting” at the 10th Islamabad Congress of Ophthalmology, Pakistan (May 2005)

Courses, Workshops and Observerships

  • Attended as speaker 26th Annual Islamabad Congress of Ophthalmology. Islamabad 27-29th June 2025
  • Attended one day symposium on “Unlocking Sight: Cerebral Visual Impairment and Developmental Delay” at University of Child Health Sciences, Children’s Hospital, Lahore. 22nd Feb 2025
  • Attended as speaker 46th Annual Congress of Ophthalmology/ 16th Khyber Eyecon. Peshawar 7-9nd Feb 2025
  • Participated as invited speaker and moderator at the 8th Nepal Vitreoretina Society’s Annual Conference January 3rd to 4th 2025 at Khatmandu.
  • Attended the 17th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society November 22nd to 24th, 2024; Singapore.
  • Participated as a Speaker and Chaired Sessions at the 41st Lahore Ophthalmo & 7th APOTS, 08-10-December 2023, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in “CPSP Examiner Training Workshop” held on 27th November 2023 at CPSP, Regional Centre, Lahore.
  • Participated in the Workshop on ‘Publish or Perish’, Manuscript Writing for International Top Tier Journals in Global Health held on January 17-18, 2020 at Department of Public Health & Community Medicine at Sheikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute
  • Attended a Workshop on Leadership in the 3rd International Conference on Health Professionals Education organised by University College of Medicine and Dentistry, UOL (4-6 December 2019)
  • Participated in the 38th Annual Lahore Ophthalmo 2019 and 4th PROPERA ROP Hands on Educational Workshop at PGMI/AMC/Lahore General Hospital (speaker and participant)
  • Workshop on Assessment of Competence by Department of Medical Education Postgraduate Medical Institute/ Ameer ud Din Medical College Lahore/Lahore General Hospital. (20th May 2019)
  • Workshop on Instructional Strategy by Department of Medical Education Postgraduate Medical Institute/ Ameer ud Din Medical College Lahore/Lahore General Hospital. (4th March 2019)
  • Workshop on Curriculum Development by Department of Medical Education Postgraduate Medical Institute/ Ameer ud Din Medical College Lahore/Lahore General Hospital. (7th January 2019)
  • Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Program. (19th January 2019)
  • OSP-ICO Teachers Training Conference at the 37th Lahore Ophthalmo (December 7th to 9th 2018) (Recognised by the International Council of Ophthalmology)
  • Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Program. (7th November 2018)
  • CPSP Workshop on Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Medical Writing by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. (June 27th to 30th 2018)
  • CPSP Workshop on Supervisory Skills by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. (November 22nd to 25th 2017)
  • CPSP Workshop on Assessment of Competence by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. (December 26th to 29th 2017)
  • OSP-ICO Teachers Training COnference at 36th Lahore Ophthalmo (December 8th -10th 2017) (Recognised by the International Council of Ophthalmology)
  • 37th National Congress of Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan. (December 4th to 6th 2015) at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. (Speaker and Delegate)
  • 2nd International Glaucoma Conference Pakistan Jointly organised by PGA, OSP and SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology. (March 22nd to 23rd 2015) at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore.
  • CPSP Workshop on Educational Planning & Evaluation, by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. (February 10th to 13th 2015)
  • 16th Annual Islamabad Congress of Ophthalmology supported by SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology, Bhurban Pakistan. (October 3rd to 6th 2013)
  • Workshop on Toric IOL implantation, Lahore (March 2nd 2013)
  • 24th Congress of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Bali, Indonesia (May 16 - May 19, 2009)
  • Training course on Reconstructive Microsurgery and Burn Wound Management at Jinnah Hospital/Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (March 28th to April 5th 2008)
  • Two-week module on Community Eye Health (October 6th to 18th 2008) at College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences
  • Workshop on “Primary Surgical Skills”, College of Physicians and Surgeon, Lahore (March 14th to 17th 2007)
  • 22nd Congress of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Lahore, Pakistan. (February 24th to 27th, 2007)
  • Clinical attachment with the Ophthalmology department at East Surrey Hospital, Red hill under the kind supervision of Miss Fiona O’ Sullivan FRCS (Ophth) Consultant Ophthalmologist (June 5 – 17 2006)
  • Clinical Observer at North Devon District Hospital with Mr. R.A. Gibson FRCSE, FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist (May 31st to June 2nd 2006)
  • Workshop on “Communication Skills”, College of Physicians and Surgeon, Lahore (April 18 - 20, 2005)
  • Workshop on “Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Medical Writing”, College of Physicians and Surgeon, Lahore (April 11, 2005- April 15, 2005)
  • 20th Congress of Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 27 -31, 2005)
  • KarOphth Annual Ophthalmic Meeting, Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi (August 2003)
  • World Health Organisation’s Workshop on Curriculum Development for community oriented medical Education, King Edward Medical College, Lahore (November 13 to 15 1997)

Clinical Teaching Experience and IT Skills

  • Bi Weekly Lectures of fourth year undergraduate class of 200+ undergraduate students.
  • Teaching and training of ophthalmology residents and undergraduate students rotating through Ophthalmology clinic. Active teaching in Outdoor department and operation rooms.
  • Teaching and training of Ophthalmology residents rotating through VitreoRetina clinic in outdoor patient department and operation rooms.
  • Tutorials of M.Phil. (Optometry) Scholars of College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences regarding various diseases of the Retina.
  • I have basic computer skills to operate Word processor, PowerPoint and Excel. I am also familiar with the workings of various Epidemiology and biostatistics soft wares like SPSS. I have been involved in audit and research and can comfortably operate the internet.

Timeline

Professor of Ophthalmology and Head Eye Unit III

Lahore General Hospital/Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Postgraduate Medical Institute
06.2023 - Current

Professor and Head of Ophthalmology Department

Gujranwala Medical College/Gujranwala Teaching Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2023

Associate Professor Ophthalmology

Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/PGMI Lahore General Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2022

Assistant Professor Ophthalmology

Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore
04.2013 - 11.2018

Senior Registrar Ophthalmology

Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore
11.2011 - 04.2013

Additional Registrar/ Regular Medical Officer

Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
01.2009 - 11.2011

FCPS II (PG) Trainee

Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
02.2005 - 11.2008

FCPS II (PG) Trainee

Services Hospital, Lahore
07.2004 - 10.2004

House Surgeon, Ophthalmology

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
04.2003 - 06.2003

House Surgeon, General Surgery

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
01.2003 - 03.2003

House Surgeon, General Medicine

King Edward Medical College (KEMC) and Mayo Hospital, Lahore
07.2002 - 12.2002

2nd Fellowship - Vitreoretinal Surgery

King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital

FCPS - Ophthalmology

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

MCPS - Ophthalmology

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

MBBS - undefined

King Edward Medical College

Higher Secondary School certificate - undefined

Kinnaird College for women

O levels - undefined

University of Cambridge

FRCS - Ophthalmology

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Tehmina JahangirProfessor of Ophthalmology/ Head Eye Unit III