Dr. Shabir Kunhammad

Registrar, Ophthalmology

Dr. Shabir is an ophthalmologist with clinical and surgical experience across Nepal, India, and Kuwait. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ophthalmology from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal.

He completed a Glaucoma observership at Sathyan Eye Care, India, and a Short-term Fellowship in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery at Aravind Eye Hospital, India, gaining advanced training in cataract surgery and glaucoma care.

Dr. Shabir has worked as a Resident and Registrar Ophthalmologist in leading eye institutes in India and Nepal, and also served as a Medical Director at an eye hospital in Nepal. In Kuwait, he has worked as a Registrar Ophthalmologist in private medical centers and hospitals, providing comprehensive eye care services.

He has experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and general ophthalmology, supported by broad international clinical exposure.

Years of Experience

18

Treatments & Services

Performing refraction and glass check-up

Performing anterior segment evaluation of the eye

Managing conjunctival and corneal diseases

Managing allergic conjunctivitis

Performing eye pressure check-up and glaucoma evaluation

Performing retina evaluation

Managing dry eyes

Performing procedures such as chalazion and eye foreign body removal

Diagnosing and managing oculoplasty, ocular trauma and eye lid diseases

Diagnosing and managing ocular Surface Disorders

Education

2018
Fellowship in Short-term Phacoemulsification Surgery from Aravind Eye Hospital, India
2017
Observership for Glaucoma from at Sathyan Eye Care, India
2014
Doctor of Medicine in Ophthalmology from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
2008
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Registrar Ophthalmologist at Kuwait Hospital, Kuwait
2021 - 2023
Registrar Ophthalmologist at a Private Medical Center, Kuwait
2019 - 2020
Registrar Ophthalmologist at a Private Medical Center, Kuwait
2018 - 2019
Registrar Ophthalmologist at Private Medical Center, Kuwait
2016 - 2018
Resident in Ophthalmology at Super Speciality Malabar Eye Hospital, India
2015 - 2016
Registrar Ophthalmologist at Lumbini Eye Institute, India
2015 - 2016
Medical Director at Dr. Binod Neeta Kandel Eye Hospital, Nepal
2014 - 2015
Resident in Ophthalmology at Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences, India