Tahir Farooq
MBChB FRCOPTH
Mr Tahir Farooq is a highly specialised UK trained Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon who has practiced at King’s College Hospital (London) since 2017.
Mr Farooq specialises in a wide array of complex conditions including dermatochalasis, watery eyes (epiphora), droopy eyelids (Entropion/Ectropion/Ptosis), skin cancer (BCC/SCC), thyroid eye disease, facial nerve palsy and blepharospasm.
About
Mr Farooq graduated from the University of Birmingham Medical School in 2007. He went on to complete his Foundation Training in London and his Ophthalmic Specialist Training covered numerous internationally renowned eye units within the West Midlands.
Mr Tahir Farooq has published in various peer-reviewed journals and is a mentor for undergraduate medical students in Birmingham and London. He has a passion for training the new generation of oculoplastic surgeons from all over the world.
Interests
- Research Interests
Periocular and eyelid skin cancer
Thyroid eye disease and orbital inflammation
Facial nerve palsy and its reconstructive management
Blepharospasm and facial movement disorders
Clinical outcomes in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery
- Speciality
Eyelid surgery including ptosis and blepharoplasty
Lacrimal (tear duct) and watery eye surgery
Orbital and eye socket surgery
Treatment of eyelid lesions, cysts, and cancers
Management of facial nerve disorders and eye trauma
Speciality
Expert care focused on advanced oculoplastic procedures to restore function, comfort, and aesthetic appearance around the eyes.
Eyelid Skin Cancer
Diagnosis and precise surgical treatment of eyelid skin cancers, with a focus on complete removal and optimal cosmetic reconstruction.
Blepharoplasty
Surgical reshaping of the eyelids to address excess skin and restore a more refreshed, functional appearance.
Ptosis
Specialist correction of drooping eyelids to improve vision and achieve a natural, balanced look.
Education & Training
- MBCHB – University of Birmingham – Birmingham
- FRCOphth – Royal College of Ophthalmologist – London
- Ophthalmic Specialist Training – Sheffield/West Midlands – Sheffield
- Foundation Training – London – London
Additional Information
Please see below for more information relating to Mr Tahir Farooq.
Positions Held
- Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastic
- Reconstructive surgery (King’s College Hospital NHS/Private)
Education & Training
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOPHTH)
- Member of British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
Membership
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOPHTH)
- Member of British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
Publications
- Outcomes of ocular evisceration and enucleation in the British Armed Forces from Iraq and Afghanistan – Holmes CJ, McLaughlin A, Farooq T, Awad J, Murray A, Scott R. Eye. 2019
- A Case of Non – Lacrimal Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) – Related Orbital Disease with Mastitis – T Farooq, H Mudhar, S Sandramouli. ORBIT. 2015.
- Post cataract surgery Endophthalmitis in the “constant gardener” – TA Farooq, YK Ghosh. BUJO. 1:2. 2014
- A rare case of post cataract surgery Prevotella Endophthalmitis diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction DNA sequencing – KN Amissah-Arthur, TA Farooq, N Dhillion, IA Cunliffe, A Bansal. JCRS. 39:12. Dec 2013.
- Subjective visual perceptions during vitreoretinal surgery under local anaesthesia – Vohra SB, Anya C, Farooq T, Murray PI. EYE. 2008
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