Cataract Surgery
in Islamabad
Advanced phacoemulsification with premium IOL options. Day-care procedure.
15–20 minutes
Procedure Time
24 hours (same-day discharge)
Recovery
99.2%
Success Rate
Cataract Surgery in Islamabad — Why Choose FIO Hospital?
Cataract Surgery in Islamabad is available at FIO Hospital Islamabad (Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad). Cataract surgery at FIO Hospital uses the most advanced phacoemulsification technology — breaking the cloudy natural lens into tiny fragments using ultrasound energy and aspirating it through a micro-incision under 2.4mm. A foldable premium intraocular lens (IOL) is then implanted. Options include monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting), multifocal, and EDOF (extended depth of focus) lenses for spectacle independence. Day-care procedure with 24-hour recovery. Islamabad patients benefit from our fellowship-trained specialists, ZEISS CALLISTO Eye guidance system, and 99.2% success rate. We serve patients from Islamabad and all of Capital.
Cataract surgery at FIO Hospital uses the most advanced phacoemulsification technology — breaking the cloudy natural lens into tiny fragments using ultrasound energy and aspirating it through a micro-incision under 2.4mm. A foldable premium intraocular lens (IOL) is then implanted. Options include monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting), multifocal, and EDOF (extended depth of focus) lenses for spectacle independence. Day-care procedure with 24-hour recovery.
Cataract Surgery Procedure — Step by Step
Micro-incision phacoemulsification removes the cloudy lens. Premium foldable IOL is implanted through the same tiny incision — no sutures required.
ZEISS CALLISTO Eye guidance system
Technology
15–20 minutes
Duration
24 hours (same-day discharge)
Recovery
99.2%
Success Rate
Who is Suitable for Cataract Surgery in Islamabad?
Age 50+ with cataracts
Blurry vision despite glasses
Glare and halos at night
Difficulty reading in low light
Any age with traumatic cataract
Cataract Surgery Specialists — Islamabad
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (Vitreoretina), MRCS (Glasgow), CPHL (Pakistan), ICO (UK), Fellowship in Vitreoretina (Austria), Fellowship in Vitreoretina (USA)
Col (R) Prof. Dr. Shoaib Muhammad
Ophthalmologist
FCPS, FRCS, Retired Colonel — AFMS
Associate Prof. Dr. Javed Rasul
Ophthalmologist
FCPS, Associate Professor — KMC
Dr. Akbar Khan
Ophthalmologist
FCPS
Dr. Waqas Ahmad
Ophthalmologist
FCPS
Dr. Muhammad Rafaaq
Eye Specialist
MBBS, FCPS
Cataract Surgery in Islamabad — FAQs
Is cataract surgery painful?
No. Topical anaesthetic drops are used — no injections, no general anaesthesia.
Can I choose my IOL type?
Yes. FIO Hospital offers monofocal, toric, multifocal, and EDOF IOLs. Your surgeon recommends based on your lifestyle and vision goals.
When can I drive after cataract surgery?
Usually 1–2 days after surgery, once your surgeon confirms adequate vision at follow-up.
How do I book Cataract Surgery in Islamabad?
Call +92-51-2345678, book online at fiohospital.com, or WhatsApp +92-915-302-6432. Our Islamabad branch at Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad offers same-week appointments.
Is FIO Hospital accredited for Cataract Surgery in Islamabad?
Yes. FIO Hospital maintains JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation — the global gold standard. We use ZEISS CALLISTO Eye guidance system and employ fellowship-trained specialists with international training.
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