President
Dr. Nauman Hashmani
MBBS, FCPS (Ophth), MRCS (Glasg), SciComTF
Supporting the next generation of eye care
Pakistan Society of Young Ophthalmologists
PSYO connects trainees and early-career specialists through mentorship, education and a community committed to advancing eye care.
NewCataract video contest will occur on August 9th at 7:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.
ABOUT PSYO
A home for early-career eye specialists
PSYO brings together residents, fellows and young consultants from across Pakistan — supporting them with mentorship, education and research as they build their careers in ophthalmology.
Mentorship
Pairing trainees with senior faculty across the country.
Education
Workshops, webinars and hands-on surgical skills training.
Research
Support and collaboration to help you publish your work.
Community
A national network of early-career eye specialists.
LEADERSHIP 2026
Office Bearers
The team leading PSYO this year.
General Secretary
Dr. Salman Sohail
FRCS (Ophth)(Glasg), MRCS Glasgow, FCPS (Pak) FICO (UK), MBBS, Vitreo Retina Fellowship
Emeritus
Dr. Aziz Jan Bashir
MBBS, FCPS Ophth (Pak), FCPS Vitreoretina (Pak), FRCS Ophth (Glasgow), FEBOS- R (EU)
Emeritus
Dr. Abdul Hannan
MBBS, FCPS OPHTH, FRCS (EDINBURGH), FCPS-VITREORETINA, FICO
WHAT'S ON
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09Aug
WebinarCataract Video Contest (Young Ophthalmologists)
Interactive online case discussions focused on Cataract Surgery.
Online · 7:00 PM PKT
24Sep
Karachi Ophthalmology Society Annual Conference (KarOPHTH) - 2026
The 46th Karophth Annual Congress of Ophthalmology returns this September, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and eye care professionals from across the region for three days of scientific exchange, hosted alongside the 6th Annual Symposium of APOP.
Karachi · In person
FROM THE COMMUNITY
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Career
Choosing your ophthalmology fellowship: a trainee guide
How to weigh subspecialties, mentors and geography when planning the next step in your career.
Clinical
Five pearls for the young cataract surgeon
Practical tips from senior faculty to shorten your learning curve in the operating theatre.
Research
Getting your first paper published
A step-by-step look at moving from an idea to a peer-reviewed publication as a resident.
WATCH
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Grow with PSYO.
Join a national community of young ophthalmologists and get the mentorship, education and opportunities to advance your career.
- ✓Discounted registration for all PSYO events
- ✓Access to mentorship and fellowship guidance
- ✓Opportunities to present research and case series
- ✓A national community of young ophthalmologists