DR ZAIN KHATIB

Dr. Zain Khatib is a leading cataract and refractive surgeon practising in South Mumbai, known for his precision-based approach, innovative surgical techniques, and commitment to excellence in patient care. With extensive training from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, he has built a reputation for managing both straightforward and highly complex anterior segment eye conditions.

He is widely recognised among peers for his award-winning surgical videos, advanced LASIK planning approaches, and contribution to modern phaco-refractive surgery education across India.

1️⃣ EDUCATION & TRAINING:

🎓 Undergraduate Medical Education:

MBBS, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
(Graduated 2013)
Widely regarded as one of India’s most prestigious medical institutions

🎓 Postgraduate Ophthalmology Training:

MS Ophthalmology, KIMS, Hubli (2013–2016)
DNB Ophthalmology, National Board of Examinations (2017)

🎓 Long-Term Fellowship (MUHS Recognised):

Advanced Anterior Segment, Refractive Surgery & Phacoemulsification Fellowship (FCP)
Laxmi Eye Institute, Mumbai (2017–2019)

🌍 International Training:

Short-Term Fellowship in Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery
Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA (2017)
Advanced Refractive Surgery Courses
Basic & Therapeutic Refractive Surgery – London Vision Clinic, UK (2022)

2️⃣ AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

Dr. Zain Khatib has won multiple international and national awards, consistently recognised on global stages for innovation and excellence in refractive surgery.

🌐 International Awards:

ESCRS 2017, Vienna – Best Video Award
“Iris Prolapse During Phaco – Learning from Mistakes”
APACRS 2019, Kyoto – Best E-Poster Award
Smartphone-Assisted Toric IOL Markings
ASCRS 2023, San Diego – Best Video Award
“A Novel Topography-Guided LASIK Software”
ESCRS 2024, Barcelona – Best Video Award
“Thinking Like an Excimer Laser – Managing a LASIK Complication”
APACRS 2025, Ahmedabad – Best Video Award
“Corneal Epithelium: The Most Trusted Advisor in Complex Refractive Surgery”
IIRSI 2025, Chennai – Best Video Award “Corneal Epithelium: The Most Trusted Advisor in Complex Refractive Surgery”

🏆 National Awards (India):

TP Lahane Best Paper Award – BOA (Three years: 2021, 2023, 2024)
YKC Pandit Best Paper Award – MOSCON 2020
Multiple awards at YOSI:
- Best Video
- Emerging Young Ophthalmologist Award
- YOSI Appreciation Award

3️⃣ PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS & ROLES:

🏥 Executive Roles:

Executive Director,
Khatib Eye Clinic & Perfect Vision Laser Centre, Mumbai
Head of Department & Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist,
GHC Hospital, Kausa

👁️ Clinical Specialisation:

Cataract Surgery:

Phacoemulsification
Premium IOLs (Toric, Multifocal, EDOF)
Complicated cataracts
Subluxated lenses, Zonular weakness
Trauma, Iris Reconstruction, Pupilloplasty
Secondary IOLs, Iris Clip IOLs, Scleral-fixated IOLs

Refractive Surgery:

LASIK, PRK, KLEX
Contoura Vision & Topography-Guided LASIK
ICL / Phakic Lens implantation
Presbyopic LASIK (Advanced Algorithms)
Irregular Astigmatism correction
Corneal scars & Therapeutic refractive surgery
Keratoconus management
Complication management & enhancement surgeries

4️⃣ ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS:

🎤 Invited Faculty (National & International)

Regular faculty at:

AIOC (All India Ophthalmological Society)
BOA (Bombay Ophthalmic Association)
MOSCON (Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society)
IIRSI (Indian Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery Society)
Multiple national and zonal conferences
Invited faculty for Live Surgeries

👥 Young Ophthalmologists Society of India (YOSI):

Executive Member (2022–2024) — Re-elected (2024–2026)
Reviewer / Mentor for young ophthalmologists
Actively involved in academic planning, competitions, and innovation strengthening

📚 Academic Involvement: