Eye Health Blog
Evidence-based articles written by FIO Hospital's specialist ophthalmologists to help you understand, protect, and care for your vision.
FEATUREDInside SMILE Pro Surgery: What Happens on the Day
A step-by-step walkthrough of SMILE Pro surgery day at FIO Hospital by a surgeon with 4,000+ refractive procedures — from numbing drops to going home.
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak
CEO FIO Hospitals & Consultant Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist
Eye Health TipsLow Vision Rehabilitation: Aids, Training and Independence
When glasses, medicine and surgery have done all they can, low vision rehabilitation restores independence with magnifiers, lighting, training and technology.
Eye Health TipsOculoplasty: Eyelid, Ptosis and Tear Duct Surgery Explained
Drooping eyelids, watery eyes, styes and thyroid eye disease are treated by oculoplastic surgery at FIO Hospital — restoring both function and appearance.
CorneaDry Eye & Cornea Treatment in Pakistan: Causes and Cures
Burning, gritty or watery eyes are rarely just tiredness. Understand dry eye disease, keratoconus and corneal infection — and the treatments that actually work.
Pediatric Eye CarePediatric Eye Care: Child Eye Test, Squint & Lazy Eye
Children rarely complain about poor vision. Learn when to book a child eye test, the warning signs of squint and lazy eye, and how myopia progression is slowed.
GlaucomaGlaucoma Treatment in Pakistan: Symptoms, Tests & Surgery
Glaucoma damages sight silently. Learn the symptoms, who should be screened, and how drops, SLT laser and MIGS surgery control eye pressure at FIO Hospital.
RetinaRetina Treatment in Pakistan: Diabetic Retinopathy & AMD
Retina treatment at FIO Hospital: warning signs of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal detachment, plus OCT diagnosis and injection therapy.
CataractCataract Surgery in Pakistan: Procedure & Recovery Guide
Cataract surgery in Pakistan explained by FIO Hospital: early symptoms, lens (IOL) options, the 15-minute procedure and what recovery really looks like.
Refractive SurgerySMILE Pro Surgery: A Surgeon's Guide to Laser Vision
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak explains SMILE Pro on the ZEISS VisuMax 800 — how the flapless procedure works, who qualifies, and what recovery looks like.
Eye Health TipsFIO CEO on Metro 1 News: Prioritising Your Vision
On Metro 1 News, FIO Eye Hospital CEO Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak explains why proactive eye care and early diagnosis protect long-term vision.
Eye Health TipsFIO CEO on BOL News: Advanced Eye Care Technology
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak discusses advanced eye care technology and SMILE Pro laser vision correction in his BOL News interview.
News & UpdatesFIO Eye Hospital Featured Across Pakistan's Leading Media
FIO Eye Hospital has been featured on ARY News, BOL News, GNN, Express News and City 21 — highlighting SMILE Pro and world-class eye care in Pakistan.
Eye Health TipsFIO CEO on Good Morning Pakistan: Eye Care Awareness
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak, CEO of FIO Eye Hospital, shares eye health advice on Good Morning Pakistan — early diagnosis, warning signs and SMILE Pro.
Eye Health TipsEye Health: Simple Daily Habits to Protect Your Vision
Protect your vision for life with simple daily habits — the 20-20-20 rule, eye-friendly nutrition, UV protection and how often to book an eye examination.
GlaucomaGlaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight — Symptoms & Tests
Glaucoma causes no symptoms until vision is already lost. Learn who is at risk, how FIO Hospital detects it years early with OCT, and how it is controlled.
Pediatric Eye CareChild Eye Care: A Parent's Guide to Vision Problems
Children rarely say their vision is poor — they adapt. Learn the warning signs of lazy eye and squint, and when to book your child's first eye examination.
CataractCataract Surgery in Pakistan: Why Early Treatment Wins
Cataract is the top cause of blindness in Pakistan. Learn why waiting for a "ripe" cataract is outdated advice and what modern day-care surgery involves.
LASIK & RefractiveSMILE Pro vs LASIK: Which Laser Eye Surgery Is Better?
SMILE Pro vs LASIK compared by FIO Hospital surgeons: dry eye risk, corneal strength, recovery time and cost — so you can choose the right procedure.
Eye Health Tips10 Warning Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor Immediately
Sudden vision loss, flashes, floaters or a curtain across your sight are eye emergencies. Learn the 10 warning signs that need same-day eye care in Pakistan.