Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi is a highly distinguished ophthalmologist and vitreo-retina surgeon in Srinagar with 18 years of experience in vitreoretinal surgery, ocular oncology, uveal conditions, and retinopathy of prematurity.

He holds an MS in Ophthalmology and a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology (FVRS), and is recognised as the first and only ophthalmologist in Jammu and Kashmir with dedicated subspecialty expertise in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Uvea.

He currently serves as Director and Head of the Department of Vitreo-Retina and Ocular Oncology at Kashmir Eye Hospital, and has previously held a faculty position at Government Medical College, Jammu.

Patients looking for a vitreo-retina specialist in Srinagar or a specialist in ocular oncology and uveal conditions will find that Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi offers pioneering subspecialty eye surgical care in the region.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi has dedicated fellowship training and extensive surgical experience in vitreoretinal conditions requiring both medical and surgical management.

• Vitreoretinal Surgery for retinal detachment and complex vitreous conditions
• Diabetic Macular Oedema management including intravitreal bevacizumab and laser
• Intravitreal Injection therapy for retinal conditions
• Vitreous Seeding and complex vitreous disease management
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) evaluation and interpretation

Ocular Oncology

Dr Sofi is one of a select few surgeons in India with dedicated experience in ocular oncology and is the only such specialist in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Ocular Oncology evaluation and surgical management
• Ciliary Body and Uveal Melanocytoma management
• Vitrectomy for Ocular Tumour conditions
• Ocular tumour staging and multidisciplinary care coordination

Uvea and Uveitis

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi manages uveal and inflammatory conditions of the eye with a structured diagnostic and treatment approach.

• Uveal Conditions evaluation and management
• Uveitis and intraocular inflammation management

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Dr Sofi has dedicated clinical experience in managing retinopathy of prematurity in newborns, a critical subspecialty with limited expertise in the region.

• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening, evaluation, and treatment
• Laser and intravitreal therapy for ROP

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi also manages paediatric ocular conditions, including amblyopia therapy with published research in this area.

• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) management including occlusion therapy with levodopa-carbidopa
• Paediatric eye condition evaluation and care

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad (2008)
• MS Ophthalmology
• FVRS and Ocular Oncology (Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology)

Research and Publications

• Efficiency of Occlusion Therapy with and without Levodopa-Carbidopa in Amblyopic Children, PMC (PubMed Central)
• Vitrectomy as a Treatment Modality in Vitreous Seeding Secondary to Ciliary Body Melanocytoma, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (2019)
• Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Bipolar Disorder: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study, Industrial Psychiatry Journal (2025)
• Intravitreal Bevacizumab as an Adjunct to Laser for Diffuse Diabetic Macular Oedema, Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (2015)
• Patient Pain during Intravitreal Injection under Modified Topical Anaesthesia: A Comparative Study, International Journal of Research (2020)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Srinagar

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi currently serves as Director and Head at:

• Kashmir Eye Hospital, Srinagar

Book an Appointment with Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi in Srinagar

If you are looking for a trusted vitreo-retina surgeon or ocular oncologist in Srinagar, Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi is available for consultations at Kashmir Eye Hospital. To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment, visit HexaHealth for a smooth and straightforward booking experience.