Dr Sajjad Fazili honoured with Excellence Award at National Ophthalmology Conference

On the national front, Dr. Fazili remains a prominent faculty member of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), the North Zone Ophthalmological Society, and other state-level societies.

During his government service, Dr. Fazili held the distinction of being the youngest A-Grade Specialist in the Department of Health. Notably, he played a foundational role in establishing the Department of Ophthalmology at JLNM Hospital, which continues to provide high-quality care to this day.

At the age of 45, he chose to step away from government service and embark on a career in private practice—a decision that earned him widespread recognition and respect. Over the past 26 years, his institution, Fazili Eye Care Centre in Baghat, Srinagar, has grown into one of India’s premier eye hospitals, distinguished by its state-of-the-art technology.

Notably, he was among the first in the country to adopt and advocate for micro-incision phacoemulsification cataract surgery, cementing his place as a pioneer in this advanced surgical technique.

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A former General Secretary and President of the Kashmir Ophthalmological Society, Dr. Fazili continues to inspire a new generation of eye surgeons with his commitment, skill, and unwavering dedication to patient care.