Mr Nizar Din

Mr Nizar Din is a multi-award winning surgeon having trained in leading centres across London and North America. He is one of the few surgeons in the capital who has had dual fellowship training and uniquely clinical refractive fellowship providing bespoke tailored treatment. A regular speaker at international high profile conferences, he regularly publishes with over 45 papers and over 20 international awards.

“Honesty, integrity and excellence are the key values I pride myself in. Restoring vision is a huge privilege and responsibility which demands the utmost excellence. This drives me to understand my patient’s problems, and work with them to provide collaborative solutions to achieve all their end goals”.

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

• Organised and led the first Corneal DMEK surgery at the Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, as part of international development work
• Unit Training Lead, Department of Ophthalmology, Western Eye Hospital – responsible for the training and supervision of 26 trainees
• Consultant in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Western Eye Hospital
• Chief Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Toronto (2021–2022)
• Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship, University of Toronto (2020–2022) – one of only two international fellows selected
• Moorfields Eye Hospital Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2019–2020)
• 45 peer-reviewed publications in leading ophthalmology journals
• Recipient of over 20 academic and clinical prizes
• Delivered more than 40 international presentations at major ophthalmology conferences

1. SICSSO 2023 Annual Congress- First Prize: “Best Ophthalmologists under 40”, Catania, Italy
2. “Outstanding Clinical Supervisor” 2023 nomination in the Division of Surgery, Oncology and Cardiology- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
3. Lim Family Memorial Award, University of Toronto
– Awarded to the graduating fellow for exemplary excellence in surgical skill, kindness, intelligence and teaching skill as voted by the University of Toronto Ophthalmology Residents
4. Royal Society of Medicine Ophthalmology Travelling Fellowship Bursary- £1000
5. Grand prize winner at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Global Video Contest
6. Moorfields Eye Hospital Research Grant – £2,160
7. HCA International Travel Fund – £10,000
8. Ethicon Foundation Travel Fund -£600
-Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Fellowship, University of Toronto
9. Moorfields Eye Hospital Research Grant- £1,219
10. Finalist of International Théa TROPHY Contest (top 50 out of 212 international applicants; National Winner)
11. Pan-London Ophthalmology Quality Improvement Project Award: on installation of visual acuity charts on computer screens to tackle inefficiencies in macular injection clinics.
12. International 1st prize winner for oral presentation on: “Audit into Completion of Secondary Survey at a Major Trauma Centre – St George’s Hospital” at the 13th International Conference for Trauma Care, Telford, Shropshire.
13. Leadership Excellence Award, London Deanery
14. Merit for “Outstanding Foundation Year 2 (Junior Doctor) Learning Portfolio” – South Thames Foundation School
15. 1st prize national winner at Royal Society of Medicine – Safer doctors, safer patients: Improving care from the front-line.
16. Distinction in Medical Sciences (Imperial College)
17. Annual FinalMed National Prize for best case presentation
18. Awarded Distinction (Top 10% of medical school year) for pre-clinical examinations
19. Parkside Private Hospital Scholarship for: my academic performance and accomplishments in receiving medical school admission
20. McCowen Scholarship awarded from Imperial College London for my medical school interview performance and essay on: “What will doctors be doing in the year 2050?”

GMC (General Medical Council)

RCOphth (Royal College of Ophthalmology)

College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (UKISCRS)

For Mr Din’s full list of publications, visit:

• Google Scholar: View all publications

• PubMed: View indexed research articles