Best Eye Specialist (Ophthalmologist) in Dhaka & Bangladesh

About eye specialists in Bangladesh

An ophthalmologist (eye specialist) is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and performs eye surgery. In Bangladesh, eye specialists usually hold a DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology), MS or FCPS (Ophthalmology), and many have further training in cataract, retina, glaucoma, cornea or children's eye problems.

Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification ("phaco") is one of the most common operations in Bangladesh. Diabetes is a major cause of preventable blindness, so people with diabetes are advised to have a retina check every year even if their vision seems fine.

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Eye specialists by district

HealthCareBD lists 638 eye specialists in 41 districts of Bangladesh. Dhaka has the most (446), followed by Chittagong (57) and Barisal (20). Choose your district to see eye specialists with chambers near you, their degrees and visiting hours.

Prefer a woman doctor? See 11 female eye specialists.

Find a eye specialist near you

Areas and upazilas with the most eye specialists listed on HealthCareBD. Open an area to see every doctor with a chamber there, then choose "Eye specialist" above the list.

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বাংলাদেশে চক্ষু বিশেষজ্ঞ খুঁজছেন? HealthCareBD-তে ৬৩৮ জন চক্ষু বিশেষজ্ঞের তালিকা আছে — Dhaka-এ ৪৪৬ জন, Chittagong-এ ৫৭ জন, Barisal-এ ২০ জন সহ ৪১টি জেলায়। জেলা বা এলাকা বেছে নিয়ে ডাক্তারের ডিগ্রি, চেম্বার ও রোগী দেখার সময় দেখুন, আর "সিরিয়াল দিন" বাটন চেপে ঘরে বসে সিরিয়াল নিন।

What does a eye specialist treat?

• Cataract (phaco surgery and lens implant)
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic retinopathy and other retina diseases
• Refractive errors, glasses, LASIK and ICL
• Red eye, conjunctivitis and eye infections
• Squint and lazy eye in children
• Dry eye
• Blocked tear duct (DCR)

When should you see a eye specialist?

• Blurred or reduced vision
• Eye pain or a red eye that does not improve within a day or two
• Flashes, floaters or a curtain over part of your vision
• Diabetes (yearly eye check)
• A child who squints, holds books very close or has a white reflex in the pupil

Common tests a eye specialist may order

• Visual acuity and refraction (eye power test)
• Eye pressure measurement (tonometry)
• Dilated retina examination
• OCT scan
• Visual field test for glaucoma

Bring previous reports to your appointment. Recent tests done at another reputable centre are often accepted, which can save you time and money.

How to choose the right eye specialist

Qualifications: Eye specialists in Bangladesh usually hold DO, MS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (Ophthalmology), with fellowships in phaco, retina, glaucoma or paediatric ophthalmology. Each doctor's degrees are shown on their profile above.

Registration: every MBBS and BDS doctor must be registered with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). You can check a doctor's registration number on the BMDC website.

Hospital and chamber: a eye specialist attached to a medical college or large hospital has easy access to tests and admission if you need them. For regular follow-up, a chamber close to home with convenient visiting hours often matters just as much.

Experience with your problem: many specialists have a special interest within their field. Read the designation and degrees on each profile, and ask at the first visit how often the doctor treats your condition.

Hospitals and centres with several eye specialists

• Bangladesh Eye Hospital & Institute, Dhanmondi — 191 eye specialists
• Vision Eye Hospital — 35 eye specialists
• Gulshan Specialized Eye Hospital — 11 eye specialists
• Chittagong Medical College Hospital — 4 eye specialists
• Medical College for Women and Hospital — 4 eye specialists
• Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital, Barisal — 4 eye specialists
• Barind Medical College — 3 eye specialists
• Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College & Hospital (KYAMCH) — 3 eye specialists
• Pro-Active Medical College Hospital Ltd — 3 eye specialists
• Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barisal — 3 eye specialists

Getting an appointment

Most eye specialists in Bangladesh see patients by serial at their chamber. Each profile on HealthCareBD shows the chamber name, address and visiting days and hours; doctors who have verified their profile also show their serial number and a WhatsApp booking button. Serials for popular specialists often fill up a day or more in advance, so book early, arrive a little before your time, and bring your previous prescriptions, test reports and the medicines you are currently taking.

Frequently asked questions