Faculty Profile

Muhammad Zubair Nazar
Lecturer
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (in process), Superior University, Lahore

  • Muhammad Zubair Nazar is currently working as a Lecturer in Optometry at the Institute of Health Sciences, KFUEIT. He holds an MPhil in Optometry and is a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences. His prior academic appointments include Senior Lecturer at The University of Lahore and Riphah International University, as well as Lecturer/Senior Optometrist at Avicenna Medical College. He holds a license from AHPC Pakistan and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) as well as a Fellow of IACLE.
  • He has presented as a keynote speaker in more than 15 national and international conferences, reflecting his leadership in optometric education and research. His scholarly work includes over 30 publications covering low vision rehabilitation, refractive surgery, pediatric optometry, specialty contact lenses, diabetic retinopathy awareness, and dry eye epidemiology.
  • Outside academics, Zubair is an avid reader of biomedical ethics and enjoys hiking and exploring historical landmarks. He is passionate about community eye health education and spends free time mentoring young optometry students and volunteering for vision screening camps in underprivileged areas

Low Vision & Rehabilitation Ophthalmology

  • The Role of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Quality of Life for Low-Vision Patients (2023)
  • Visual Rehabilitation Strategies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Efficacy of Eccentric Viewing Training in Central Scotoma Patients
  • Low Vision Devices: Patient Satisfaction and Compliance in Pakistani Population
  • Diabetic Retinopathy & Public Health
  • Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Diabetic Eye Screening in Rural Punjab
  • Barriers to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Low-Income Settings
  • Glycemic Control and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Review

Dry Eye Disease

  • Frequency of Dry Eye in Smokers: A Pakistani Population Study
  • Dry Eye in Contact Lens Wearers: Risk Factors and Management
  • Tear Film Instability in Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Comparative Efficacy of Artificial Tears vs. Autologous Serum in Severe Dry Eye

Refractive Surgery & Cornea

  • Comparative Study of TransPRK vs. LASIK in Myopic Astigmatism
  • Postoperative Outcomes of SMILE vs. LASIK: A Meta-Analysis
  • Corneal Biomechanics After Refractive Surgery
  • Visual Quality and Patient Satisfaction After Wavefront-Optimized PRK
  • Pediatric Optometry & Amblyopia
  • Contrast Sensitivity and Color Vision Deficits in Amblyopic Children
  • Prevalence of Refractive Errors in School-Aged Children in Lahore
  • Compliance with Amblyopia Treatment: Patching vs. Atropine
  • Binocular Vision Anomalies in Children with Learning Disabilities

Contact Lenses (Specialty)

  • Scleral Lens Fitting in Keratoconus: Visual Outcomes and Comfort
  • Orthokeratology for Myopia Control in Pakistani Children
  • Therapeutic Contact Lenses in Corneal Ectasias
  • Microbial Keratitis Associated with Soft Contact Lens Wear: A Case Series

 Other Studies

  • Ocular Findings in Patients with Hypertension
  • Prevalence of Color Vision Deficiency Among Medical Students
  • Visual Field Defects in Glaucoma Patients Using Octopus Perimetry
  • Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
  • Impact of Blue-Blocking Lenses on Digital Eye Strain
  • Compliance with Spectacle Wear in Pediatric Population
  • Comparison of Intraocular Pressure Measurement Techniques
  • Ocular Manifestations of Thyroid Eye Disease
  • Patient Satisfaction with Low Vision Rehabilitation Services
  • Tele-Optometry: Opportunities and Challenges in Pakistan

Rehabilitation ophthalmology, pediatric optometry, specialty contact lenses (including scleral and ortho-K), and public health strategies for diabetic retinopathy and dry eye disease.

  • Fellow – American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO)
  • Fellow – International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)
  • Licensed Optometrist – Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC), Pakistan
  • Keynote Speaker at 15+ National & International Conferences
  • Recognition for Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Campaign (2023)

  • Coordinator QEC IHS, KFUEIT
  • Program Coordinator Optometry, KFUEIT
  • Batch Advisor Optometry, KFUEIT
  • Member – AHPC Pakistan