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Darakhshanda Khurram

Darakhshanda Khurram MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), ICO, MCPS

Pediatrics, Ophthalmology
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Darakhshanda Khurram is a distinguished pediatric ophthalmologist renowned for her expertise in treating complex eye conditions in infants and children. With a solid foundation in medicine from Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan, she furthered her education with a post-graduate fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow, UK. She completed her fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. During her time there, she worked with some of the most prominent pediatric ophthalmologists and gained a world-class knowledge of pediatric ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Dr. Khurram's focus lies in the management of conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, congenital cataracts, and congenital glaucoma. She is also highly skilled in both adult and pediatric squint surgery, using the adjustable technique. She specializes in double vision correction and offers Botox treatment as part of her comprehensive approach to managing squints and double vision. Not limited to clinical practice, Dr. Khurram is actively involved in research and academia, contributing to the field through publications and presentations. Her dedication to advancing pediatric ophthalmology ensures that her impact extends far beyond the confines of her practice, enriching the broader medical community with her insights and expertise.

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