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Prof.  M Ali A Sadiq

Trustee / Head of Institute / Senior Consultant / Eye Surgeon

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Strabismus

Amblyopia

Ophthalmology

Pediatric Strabismus Service


Prof. Sardar Mohammad Ali Ayaz Sadiq is the Head of the Institute at Sardar Trust Eye Hospital and affiliated institutes. He completed his MBBS from King Edward Medical University and finished an ophthalmology residency at Mayo Hospital/King Edward Medical University and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, and Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He retired as the Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University, and is now the Head of the Institute, which has grown to become one of the busiest ophthalmology centers in the city.

Prof Ali Ayaz’s clinical and research interests revolve around the diagnosis and treatment of complex strabismus. In addition to numerous peer-reviewed publications, he is the author of the book Ophthalmology Explained, and his lecture series is available free of charge on YouTube for ophthalmologists-in-training around the world. He is the past Editor of the journal Ophthalmology Pakistan. He has played a pivotal role in developing pediatric eye health services across the country, and serves on multiple health advisory boards, including General Secretory at Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology of Pakistan (APOP), Deputy Provincial Coordinator at National Program for Prevention and Control of Blindness, Subcommittee for Universal Health Insurance Program, Federal Task Force on Technical Health Matters and Global Security, National Cataract Task Force and Subcommittee on Pediatric Cataract Surgery Guidelines.

He is a recipient of the Distinguished Services Award by the Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology Pakistan and has been awarded a Gold Medal for Excellence in Ophthalmic Education by the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan.


2000 - 2004

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan

2009

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Alder Hey Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Liverpool, U.K

2013

Fellowship in Ophthalmology (FCPS)

College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan

2013

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

I have been honored with several awards in recognition of my contributions to public service, leadership, and impactful work in healthcare and governance.

2024

Gold Medal for Distinguished Services Award, Association of Paediatric Ophthalmologists of Pakistan

2023

Gold Medal for Excellence in Ophthalmic Education, Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, Islamabad.

2012 - 2013

Children Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Fund Award, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

2009

Fred Hollows Fellowship Fund Award, Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool

I have authored and contributed to various publications that reflect my research, insights, and commitment to advancing knowledge in healthcare, policy, and governance.

INTERNATIONAL

  1. Oke I, Lorenz B, Basiakos S, etal. Extraocular muscle ductions following nasal transposition of the split lateral rectus muscle. Can J Ophthalmol. 2023 Dec;58(6) 565-569
  2. Oke I, Lorenz B, Basiakos S, etal. Aberrant regeneration in an international registry of patient with 3rd-nerve palsy. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2023 Nov;33(6):2154.
  3.  Oke I, Shah AS, Lorenz B, et al. Nasal Transposition of the Split Lateral Rectus Muscle for Strabismus Associated With Bilateral 3rd-Nerve Palsy. Am J Ophthalmol. 2022 Oct 242:165-172.
  4. Shah AS, Dodd M MU, Gokygit B, et al. Worldwide outcome of nasal transposition of the split lateral rectus muscle for strabismus associated with 3rd nerve palsy. Br J Ophthalmol 2023 May; 107(5):725-73.
  5. Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny, Charlotte Gore, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq, et al. Self-grading effect of inferior oblique myectomy and recession. J AAPOS. 2020 September.
  6. Sadaf Malik, Nadia Kamal, Mamoona Naveed Asghar, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq et al. Data Driven Approach for Eye Disease Classification with machine learning. Appl. Sci 2019, 9, 2789; doi:10.3390/app9142789
  7. Salman Waqar, Ali Ayaz, Irfan Karamat et al. A Novel device for Rapid, safe and precise delivery of intravitreal injections. BMJ Innov 2019;0:1–5. doi:10.1136/bmjinnov-2018-000337
  8. Sadiq MA, Corkin F, Mantagos IS. Eyelid Lacerations Due to Dog Bite in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2015 Nov 1;52(6):360-3.
  9. Sadiq MAA, Chandna A, Khan AA. A prospective study of Botulinum Toxin injection and horizontal strabismus in children. Advances in Ophthalmology and Visual system. Volume 2 Issue 4 – 2015.
  10. Analysis of 1246 Orbital lesions: A study of 17 years. Natural science 2015, 7, 324-337.
  11. Sadiq MAA, Rehman. Genetics of Strabismus and Lid diseases. Journal of Pediatric Genetics. 2014 November, Vol 3, Pages 281-290
  12. Shah AS. Prabhu SP, Sadiq MA, Mantagos JS, Hunter DG, Dagi LR. Adjustable nasal transposition of split lateral rectus muscle for third-nerve palsy. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr 10:1-7.
  13. Sadiq MA, Vanderveen D. Genetics of Ectopia Lentis. Seminars of Ophthalmology. September- November 2013, Vol. 28, No. 5-6, Pages 313-320
  14. Sadiq MA, Prabhu SP, Fearon JA, Taghinia AH, Dagi LR. Screw Implantation in the globe: The risk of delayed hardware migration from Craniofacial Repair. Journal for Craniofacial Surgery. 2013 Sep;24(5):1650-2.
  15. Is Hirschberg enough? — A comparative study of corneal light reflex test and alternate prism cover test in measuring comitant horizontal strabismus

​ ​https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/11206721251350810


NATIONAL

  1. Zaidi SR, Sadiq AA, Azam S, et al. Effect of Soft Contact Lens Wear on Tear Film Break up Time. Pak J Ophthalmol. 2020, 36(2): 169-172. Doi: 10.36351/pjo.v36i2.1028
  2. Haroon Tayyab, Chaudhry Nasir Ahmed, Mohammad Ali Ayaz Sadiq. Efficacy and safety of suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide in cases of resistant diabetic macular edema. Pak J Med Sci Vol 36 No 2. Jan-Feb 2020
  3. M Ali A. Sadiq, Faiqa Jabeen Naeem, Mehrin Usman Ali Arifa et al. Frequency of Hepatitis C in Patients undergoing Ophthalmic surgeries; A multicenter Study. Pak J Ophthamol 2019, Vol. 35, No 4. Oct – Dec 2019
  4. Khan, A. A, Ahmad, I, Ayaz Sadiq, M. A., Hussain, A , Ikram, S., & Latif, S. (2019). Strategic Planning for Human Resource and Service Delivery for Eye Care Services Meeting the Challenge
  5. Sadiq MA, Karamat I, Khan AA. Retinopathy of Prematurity in Pakistan. Journal of American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. J AAPOS. 2016 Dec;20(6):541-542.
  6. Asad Aslam Khan, Suhail Sarwar, M. Ali Ayaz Sadiq, Munib Ur Rehman, Asad Ullah, Imran Ahmad
  7. Asma Mushtaq, Asad Aslam Khan, Mohammad Ali Ayaz Sadiq et al. Retinoblastoma treatment outcomes in Pakistan. The Professional Medical Journal Vol 27 No 11(2020): VOL 27 No. 11
  8. Providing Equitable Eye Care in Pakistan. Annals of King Edward Medical University, Vol. 25 No. S(2019): AKEMU
  9. Haroon Tayyab, Asad Aslam Khan, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq, et al. Silicone Oil Droplets in Vitrous after Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Pak J Ophthalmol Vol 35. No 2. Apr-Jun, 2019
  10. Bushra Fatima, Akmal Laeeq Chishti, Mohammad Ali Sadiq et al. Effect of Human Milk On Development of Retinopathy of Prematurity. Pak Armed forces Med J 2019;69 (2): 363-67.
  11. Haroon Tayyab, Asad Aslam Khan, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq, Irfan Karamat. Comparison of 23 gauge transconjuctival releasable Suture Vitrectomy with standard 20 gauge vitrectomy. Pak J Medi Science March-April 2018, Vol 34, No. 2
  12. Pediatric Cataract Project, screening and treatment guidelines 2018
  13. Syed Rushda Zaidi, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq, Asad Aslam Khan, Hijab Ijaz. Association between Refractive Errors and Heterotropia: A Counter Check. Pak J Ophthalmol 2018, Vol. 34, No. 2
  14. Tanvir Abbas, Asad Aslam Khan, Sardat M Ali A Sadiq. Mean decrease in endothelial cell loss with peroperative topical application of MMC in pterygium surgery. PJHMS Jan-Mar 2017 Vol. 11, NO 1:435-7
  15. Asad Aslam Khan, Suhail Sarwar, Mohammad Ali A Sadiq, Imran Ahmad, Nayab Tariq, Sibghat-ul-Noor. Analysis of orbital malignancies presenting in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Pak J Medic Sci . Jan-Feb 2017 Vol. 33 No. 1: 70-74
  16. Shaheer M, Khan AA, Sadiq MAA. Epithelial ingrowth after penetrating trauma. Journal of College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan. Jan 2016, Vol. 26, No. 1: 68.
  17. Abbas T, Khan AA, Sadiq MA. Sympathetic Ophthalmitis: A case report. Pakistan J Ophthalmol 2015, Vol. 31 No. 2
  18. Mohammad Ali Ayaz Sadiq, Munib ur Rehman, Mudassar Fatima et al. Diabetic Retinopathy in patients presenting to the screening clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Ophthalmology Pakistan. October 2015, Issue 4, Page 7-9
  19. Anayat A, Sadiq MA. Ocular motility problems after Head Trauma. Ophthalmology Pakistan. January 2015, vol 3, Issue 2, Page 47-50
  20. Sarwar S, Rasool G, Sadiq MA, Khan AA et al. Retina sensitivity with pupil dilatation and without pupil dilatation measured on Central Static Threshold Perimetry. Ophthalmology Pakistan. January 2015, vol 5, Issue 2, Page 7-11
  21. Sarwar S, Rasool G, Sadiq MA, Khan AA et al. Ultrasound contact Biometery with and without pupil dilatation. Ophthalmology Pakistan. January 2015, vol 5, Issue 1, Page 12-14
  22. Sarwar S, Sattar U, Sadiq MA, Khan AA. Predictive Value of Anterior Segment Parameters for Post-op Anterior Chamber Depth after IOL implant. Ophthalmology Pakistan. July 2013, vol 3, Issue 3, Pages 31-34

I have written and contributed to several books that encapsulate my experiences, research, and perspectives on healthcare leadership, public policy, and institutional development.

  1. Sadiq MA. Ophthalmology Explained. Paramount Publishers. Book published 2021
  2. Daniel Thomas Ginat, Mohammad Ali Sadiq, Linda R Dagi. Imaging of Strabismus and
    Craniofacial Malformation Surgery. Post treatment Imaging of the Orbit. Springer Edition. Book Chapter. Book published 2015
  3. Sadiq MA. Chemo-Surgery for Strabismus. Expert techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery. Jaypee edition. Book Chapter. Book published 2015

I actively serve on several high-impact committees, where I contribute to shaping policy, strengthening governance, and advancing strategic initiatives across institutions.


2025 -

General Secretary

Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology of Pakistan (APOP)

2025

Member

Paediatrics Scientific Committee, 42nd Lahore Ophthalmo, Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan

2025 -

Member

Sub-Committee to review Universal Health Insurance Program

2025 -

Member

Health Advisory Committee, Government of Punjab

2024 -

Member

Working Group on Health Insurance Program, Government of Punjab

2024

Acting Chairman

Lahore Electric supply Company (LESCO)

2023 -

Member

Board of Governors, Aitchison College Lahore

2023 -

Member

Management Committee, Aitchison College Lahore

2022 - 2024

Director

Board of Directors, LESCO

2022 - 2024

Convenor

Strategic Planning and I.T Steering Committee, LESCO

2022 - 2024

Convenor

ERP Implementation Committee, LESCO

2022 - 2023

Member

Federal Task force on Technical Health Matters and Global Security

2023 - 2025

Member

Pharmacovigilance Committee, Mayo Hospital Lahore

2018

Deputy Provincial Coordinator

National Program for prevention and Control of Blindness

2017 -

Member

National Cataract Task Force, Pakistan

2017 -

Member

Inspection Team, Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority

2016 -

Member

Sub-Committee on Pediatric Cataract Surgery Guidelines Pakistan

2015 -

Member

Curriculum Committee, King Edward Medical University, Lahore

2014 -

Member

National Task Force Committee for Health Management Information System, Lahore

2014 - 2018

Member

Steering Committee, Prime Minister’s National Health Insurance Program

2013 - 2018

Member

Board of Investment

2013 - 2016

Member

Board of Governors, Aitchison College Lahore

2014

Member

Selection Committee for the post of the Principal, Aitchison College, Lahore