New Delhi, Sep 20: Renowned ophthalmologist from Kashmir, Dr Sajjad Fazili, was conferred with the prestigious ‘Excellence Award’ at the annual conference of the Indian Society of Cornea and Keratorefractive Surgeons in New Delhi.
Dr Fazili, who is the Director of Fazili Eye Care Center, recently entered into a collaboration with Centre for Sight, the largest eye hospital chain in North India.
A pioneer of micro-incision cataract and refractive surgery in J&K, he has earned an impressive reputation both nationally and internationally for his academic and surgical contributions.
Internationally, Dr Fazili is widely respected for his surgical expertise and is a regular contributor at major global ophthalmology forums.
He has presented at numerous prestigious conferences, including the World Ophthalmology Congress, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and South Asia Academy of Ophthalmology.
On the national front, he continues to serve as a key faculty member at the All India Ophthalmological Society, North Zone Ophthalmological Society, and several other state-level ophthalmology societies.
During his tenure in government service, Dr Fazili made notable contributions to public healthcare.
As the youngest A-Grade Specialist in the Department of Health, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Ophthalmology Department at JLNM Hospital, which continues to provide exemplary eye care in the Valley.
After resigning from government service at the age of 45, he transitioned to private practice, earning widespread acclaim and respect.
Established 26 years ago, Fazili Eye Care Center in Baghat, Srinagar, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making it one of India’s leading eye hospitals.
Dr Fazili’s early adoption and promotion of micro-incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery positioned him among the pioneers of this technique in the country.
His career has been marked by innovation, precision, and excellence.
In 2019, he was awarded the Gold Medal by the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India for his outstanding contributions to ophthalmology.
He has also been honoured by the Jaipur Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, and North Zone Ophthalmological Society.
A former General Secretary and President of the Kashmir Ophthalmological Society, Dr Fazili remains a guiding force and inspiration to young ophthalmologists across the country.
His work continues to be a source of pride for Kashmir, a true son of the soil whose vision has illuminated countless lives.
