Dr. Md Iftekher Iqbal (Raju)

Dr. Md Iftekher Iqbal (Raju)

Consultant Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma and Cataract.

Doctor Biography

Dr. Md Iftekher Iqbal, one of the country’s Young Glaucoma Specialists, is practicing as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Phaco Surgeon at Bangladesh Eye Hospital.

He is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Glaucoma Department of the Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is also actively involved with teaching and mentoring in short-term and long-term fellowship programs for cataracts (both MSICS and Phaco) and glaucoma run by his institute.

After completing his M.B.B.S. from Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2010, he finished his post-graduation (Master in Surgery, M.S.) in Ophthalmology in 2019 from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Later, he finished his long-term medical and surgical fellowship in glaucoma at the country’s state-of-the-art subspecialized training institute, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital.

He has extensive surgical skills in managing complicated cases, mostly glaucoma and cataract-related ones, as well as with Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDD), pediatric glaucoma surgeries, and different laser procedures (like LPI, SLT, and Cyclophotocoagulation); performing complicated surgical procedures (Glaucoma and Cataract-related) routinely.

Besides dealing with and managing glaucoma and cataract-related complications, he is passionate about clinical research and ophthalmic photography.

For his dedication and commitment to the nation as well as to the world as a glaucoma specialist to make aware and managing this blinding disease called Glaucoma, he is recognized as a Young Glaucoma Expert (YGE) along with Associated Board Member by the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS) and Extraordinary Member by the European Glaucoma Society (EGS).

Research works: Glaucoma and cataract are the main research interests. He is also interested in ocular pathologies associated with systemic diseases and rare genetic disorders. Many of his research works are published in the indexed journal.

Verified Peer-reviewer: He is a verified peer-reviewer of the various prestigious internationally indexed-journal related to Ophthalmology and Medicine, including:

  • European Journal of Ophthalmology by SAGE Publisher.
  • Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine by Wiley.
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National and International Presentation: He presented and showcased his research works at several prestigious local and international conferences and CMEs, including:

  • Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress.
  • European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) Congress.
  • Bangladesh Glaucoma Society (BGS) Conference.
  • Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh (OSB), Cumilla Branch.

Awards: As he is into ophthalmic photography as well, his devotion got paid recently with the following prize:

  • S M Masud Parvez Memorial Photo Contest at the 8th Annual Conference 2023 of Bangladesh Eye Hospital (BEH), Chittagong, jointly partnered by BEH, Chittagong, and Bangladesh Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (BSCRS).

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Surgical Experiences:

Other than conventional glaucoma and cataract surgeries, he has extensive surgical skills in managing complicated cases (glaucoma and cataract-related), as well as with:

  • Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDD).
  • Pediatric Glaucoma Surgeries.
  • Laser procedures (e.g., LPI, SLT, and Cyclophotocoagulation).

Education

  • M.B.B.S., Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2010.
  • Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2019.

Training

  • Long-term Fellowship in Glaucoma, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute, and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Assistant Registrar, Ophthalmology Department, BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Membership

  • Associate Board Member: Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS).
  • Extraordinary Member: European Glaucoma Society (EGS).
  • Life Member: Bangladesh Glaucoma Society (BGS).
  • Life Member: Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh (OSB).
  • House No: 27, Nandon Kanon Orchard Point, Sonargaon Janapath Road, Sector-07, Uttara, Dhaka-1230
  • Phone: 09613-990990, 02-8933041-2, 01787665944,
  • Emails: info.uttara@bdeyehospital.com

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