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Watery eyes: What you should know
There are number of potential causes of watery eyes, most of which are easily treated by a...
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Mr Tahir Farooq is a highly regarded consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon who currently practices at the King's College Hospital, London. Mr Farooq specialises in numerous medical conditions related to the human eye, such as eye trauma, eye removal, watery eyes, droopy eyelids, as well as ingrowing eyelashes, but to name a few. In terms of research, Mr Farooq's main areas of interest include skin cancer, thyroid eye disease, facial nerve palsy and blepharospasm.
Mr Farooq, the experienced oculoplastic reconstructive surgeon, officially graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree. He then went on to successfully complete his basic training in the North West Thames, London, before going on to undertake ophthalmic specialist training in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. To-date, Mr Farooq has gained invaluable and extensive ophthalmic experience, thanks, at large, to his completion of specialist registrar training at a whole host of high-calibre hospitals based in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Hereford and Walsall.
To add to an already outstanding medically focused cirriculum, Mr Tahir Farooq also regularly mentors undergraduate medical students at the University of Birmingham, has published an extensive amount of publications in various peer-reviewed journals, and has also completed intensive oculoplastic training in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre and Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital.
Mr Farooq, the experienced oculoplastic reconstructive surgeon, officially graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree. He then went on to successfully complete his basic training in the North West Thames, London, before going on to undertake ophthalmic specialist training in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. To-date, Mr Farooq has gained invaluable and extensive ophthalmic experience, thanks, at large, to his completion of specialist registrar training at a whole host of high-calibre hospitals based in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Hereford and Walsall.
To add to an already outstanding medically focused cirriculum, Mr Tahir Farooq also regularly mentors undergraduate medical students at the University of Birmingham, has published an extensive amount of publications in various peer-reviewed journals, and has also completed intensive oculoplastic training in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre and Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital.
Clinics
Kings College Private Hospital
Central London, Denmark Hill, Brixton, London, SE5 9RSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2017 - present)
Subspecialties
- Eyelid cancer
- Eye bags
Professional memberships
- Member of General Medical Council
- Member of Medical Defense Union
Education
- MBChB, Medicine, University of Birmingham (2007)
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2016)
Teaching posts
- Undergraduate medical student mentoring, University of Birmingham
Positions in organisations
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Prizes and awards
- Founder and President of the Midland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 6155491
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- Thank you Dr Farooq for the operation. It was a left eye lower lid Chalazion removal. It was a second time I had done for the same operation. The experience this time was so much better than the previous one in Moorfields. Doctor has been very patient to explain the procedure and cared about my feelings throughout the operation. They used a mask to cover my eyes so I didn’t have to see the details- the cut or the tongs. They made me stay calm and comfortable.
- My eyelids closed and the skin was sore with crusting. My eyelids had dermatitis according to Mr Farooq and he was right. He sorted out my eyelids and they also needed an operation to turn it back in as it was pink and turning out. The eyelids look fantastic now and the skin has gone back to normal. Thank you Mr Farooq. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Both my upper eyelids were so droopy. I found Mr Farooq who diagnosed me with Ptosis. He did surgery on my eyelids with minimally invasive surgery called MIP and Tuck and lifted my eyelids. They are fantastic and recovery was very fast with no scars. I would recommend him to anyone. He is such a great surgeon and trust him fully with my eyes.
- I experienced watery eyes which stopped me from doing my normal activities. I seeked advice from the doctors and was referred to Dr. Farooq who performed an invasive EndoNasal DCR surgery on my left eye. I previously had surgery on my right eye and had stitches however this time round there were no stitches involved. The procedure was really simple and after the procedure I was able to leave the hospital within an hour. The healing process left me with no pain or bruises. Tube removed easily.
- The eyea were running all the time. Watery and wet needing me to wipe my eyes. They were getting really bad. Mr Farooq diagnosed me with ectropion and operated on both my eyes at the same time. The watering has completely stopped now. My eyes are a lot better. I would recommend Mr Farooq to anybody he was lovely.
- My right was watering all the time. It was coming and going and dropping down my cheek. Mr Farooq diagnosed me with an eyelid problem and fixed it with a small surgical procedure. It sorted it all out and now I have no watering at all and it was completely scarless. He’s a very good surgeon and I trust him fully.
- My eye was dry sore and watery. Mr Farooq diagnosed me with ectropion which was causing all my symptoms. He fixed it with surgery and all my symptoms went away. My eyelid looks all normal again. I thank him so much he was excellent with fantastic surgical results. Absolutely amazing. I would recommend Mr Farooq to anyone who has an eye or eyelid problem. Very good!
- Very weepy right eye. Very distressing and cause problems with sore on cheek. First hospital appointment false to clear blockage. Later surgery was excellent. No pain and great care. Good recovery and now don’t have a weepy eye. Throughly recommend particularly Mr Farooq
- Incessant blockage of tear ducts despite 4 attempts at unblocking. Had DCR surgery to unblock the tear duct, scarless as through the nose and tube remained in for 3 months. Tube removal and hopefully tear duct now clear. Would recommend procedure for unblocking of tear duct.