Mr Nizar Din is a British board-certified ophthalmologist with a sub-speciality interest in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.
He received two scholarships to study medicine at Imperial College London, consistently ranked in the top ten universities globally. During his time, he received numerous prizes and graduated with a distinction in medical sciences, and was also awarded a bachelor of science honours degree in Surgery and Anaesthesia.
He was subsequently successful in obtaining a highly competitive sub-speciality ophthalmology placement in London, rotating through tertiary level eye hospitals. During his seven year residency programme he was awarded numerous awards for teaching, research and management. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2017. This culminated in securing the highly sought-after cornea and refractive fellowship at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2019.
Determined to gain further world class experience, he was chosen as one of two international fellows for the highly reputable cornea and refractive fellowship at the University of Toronto. He received travel scholarships by both the Ethicon Fund and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) International Fund. During this time, Mr Din performed complex modern cornea transplants (partial and full thickness), advanced cataract surgery, anterior segment reconstructions and corneal collagen cross-linking, pterygium and advanced cornea diseases management. In recognition of his leadership skills and excellence, he was chosen as the Chief Fellow for the Department of Ophthalmology in Toronto. Concurrently, he successfully completed an advanced post-graduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Ulster. He completed his fellowship in 2022, and was awarded the prestigious Lim Memorial Award: “for exemplary excellence in surgical skill, kindness, intelligence and teaching skill.”
Mr. Din has a special interest in research and has numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading Ophthalmology journals. He regularly presents his research at various national and international conferences on topics ranging from general ophthalmology, cornea and refractive surgery. He was awarded the “best ophthalmologist under 40 award“ at the International Society of Cornea, Stem Cells and Ocular Surface in Italy.
Additionally, he takes a keen interest in education and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows and was recognised for his exemplary training with the “Outstanding Clinical Supervisor” award at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Mr Din now returns to London as a Consultant in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive surgery at Western Eye Hospital, where he provides expertise in:
-Complex cataracts including premium lenses
-All forms of cornea transplant surgeries including – DMEK, DSAEK, DALK and Penetrating Keratoplasty, in addition to ocular surface conditions such as dry eyes, infections, recurrent corneal erosions and pterygium
-Refractive surgery- LASIK, PRK, ICL surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange
