Dr. Zakia Sultana Shahid

Dr. Zakia Sultana Shahid is a Professor and Head of Ophthalmology, specializing in glaucoma care and phaco surgery. Her listed qualifications include MBBS, DO (Eye), FCPS in Ophthalmology, and MS (Eye). Her specialty covers eye conditions that can affect vision, including glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and may lead to permanent vision loss if it is not detected and managed appropriately.

Glaucoma often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Regular eye examinations are particularly important for people with a family history of the condition or other known risk factors. Eye pressure measurement, optic nerve assessment, and visual field testing may help doctors evaluate the condition. Phaco surgery, a form of cataract surgery, uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy natural lens before it is removed and replaced with an artificial lens.

Patients visiting an ophthalmologist should bring their current glasses prescription, previous eye examination reports, and details of any eye drops or other medicines they use. People already receiving glaucoma treatment should explain how regularly they use their prescribed drops and whether they have noticed changes in vision. Sharing a history of eye surgery, diabetes, or other health conditions can also help the doctor understand their eye health.

Dr. Zakia Sultana Shahid is listed as Professor and Head of Ophthalmology at the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital (NIOH), Dhaka. Patients seeking glaucoma assessment or advice about cataract surgery can discuss their symptoms and examination findings during a consultation. Regular follow-up is often needed for glaucoma because treatment aims to protect remaining vision and monitor changes over time. Sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, or an intensely red eye requires urgent medical evaluation.