Prof. Dr. Ch. Javed Iqbal
Chief Consultant / Head of Department
Prof. Javed Iqbal Chaudhry, an esteemed ophthalmologist, bringing over thirty years of experience in clinical and academics, is the Chief Consultant and Head of Department at Sardar Trust Eye Hospital and affiliated institutes. He obtained an MBBS from Rawalpindi Medical College, and completed an ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in vitreoretinal ophthalmology at Mayo Hospital/King Edward Medical University. He previously served as the Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University, and Fatima Memorial Hospital. He is now the Head of Department and Residency Supervisor at Sardar Trust Eye Hospital and is currently training five postgraduate residents, along with regular clinics, surgical lists and teaching sessions.
Dr. Javed Chaudhry's clinical and research interests revolve around the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and retinal disorders. He is one of the pioneers of Laser Trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma in Lahore. In addition to his long illustrious career as a practicing ophthalmologist, he is also a two-time President of the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan's Lahore Chapter. Known fondly among his close associates as JC, he is a well respected figure in ophthalmology, and is the recipient of the Distinguished Services Award by the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan.
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1983
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi
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1992
Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons Ophthalmology (MCPS) College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
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2000
Fellowship in Ophthalmology (FCPS) College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
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2014
Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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2019
Distinguished Services Award Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, Lahore
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2021
Meritorious Services Award Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan
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Incidence of glaucoma in patients presenting with central retinal vein occlusion in Mayo Hospital PJO, Vol. 35, Issue 2, April–June 2019.
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Scleral Buckling under Local Anesthesia Ophthalmology Pakistan, Vol. 6, Issue 01, Jan 2016.
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Pneumatic Retinopexy for Early Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 31, Issue 4, Oct–Dec 2015.
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Grafting of Autologous Fascia Lata in the Treatment of Perforated Mooren's Ulcer Ophthalmology Update, Vol. 13, No. 3, July–Sept 2015.
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Comparison of Timolol Alone with Fixed Combination of Latanoprost/Timolol to Control Intraocular Pressure in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Al-Shifa Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 10, No. 1, Jan–June 2014.
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Comparison of Results after Conventional Retinal Detachment Surgery with Sub-retinal Fluid Drainage versus Non-drainage Ophthalmology Pakistan, Vol. 3, Issue 02, April 2013.
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Ocular and Systemic Manifestation of Dengue Fever Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol. 23, No. 4, Oct–Dec 2012.
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Comparison of Laser Photo-coagulation and Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Treating Patients of Diabetic Macular Edema Ophthalmology Pakistan, Vol. 1, Issue 03, Oct 2011.
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Visual Outcome after Surgical Management of Penetrating Ocular Trauma Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 2, April–June 2011.
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Outcome of External Dacryocystorhinostomy with and without Mitomycin C in Young Patients Ophthalmology Update, Vol. 9, No. 2, April–June 2011.
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2017 – 2018
Chairman Auction Committee, King Edward Medical University, Lahore
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2017 – 2018
Chairman Inspection Committee, King Edward Medical University, Lahore
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2017 – 2018
Chairman Canteen Committee, King Edward Medical University, Lahore
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2023 – 2026 / 2016 – 2019
Member College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
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2019 – 2023
Member Election Commission, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
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2024 – 2025
President Lahore Chapter, Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan
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2018 – 2019 / 2020 – 2021
General Secretary Lahore Chapter, Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan