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Mr Omar Rafiq

MB ChB, FRCOphth

Ophthalmologist

21 years of experience

Manchester, M20 2EY

(+1 more)

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Rubina Rahman, Mr Mustafa Yusuf and 3 other professionals

4.67

/5

(3 reviews)

21 years of experience

Manchester, M20 2EY

(+1 more)

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Rubina Rahman, Mr Mustafa Yusuf and 3 other professionals

Areas of expertise

Cataract Surgery
3
4
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
3
Glaucoma
1

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About Mr Omar Rafiq

Mr Omar Rafiq is an ophthalmologist based at Optegra Eye Hospital in Manchester. He is also a consultant ophthalmologist (glaucoma and anterior segment) at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. He has previously worked at Al Zahra Hospital, UAE.

He has special interests in cataract surgery, glaucoma, including MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), and general ophthalmology.

Mr Rafiq gained his medical qualification from the University of Leeds in 2005. He went on to obtain his CCT from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK in 2014, as well as his FRCOphth. In 2019, he gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from Ulster University.


Subspecialties

  • Cataract Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Cataract Surgery
3
4
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
3
Glaucoma
1
Glaucoma Surgeries
1
Trabeculectomy
1
iStent
1
Cataracts

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6130043


Education

University of Leeds

Medicine

Graduated 2005


Qualifications

MB ChB 2005 University of Leeds

CCT, Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK - 2014

FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK - 2014

Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ulster University - 2019


Languages spoken

  • English

Locations

Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester

One Didsbury Point 2 The Avenue, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2EY

4.77(782 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Rochdale

Croft Shifa Health Centre, Belfield Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL16 2UP

4.92(13 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Cataract Surgery
3
4
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
3
Glaucoma
1

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Reviews

4
verified patient
03 Apr 2025

more talk and explanation will help to calm patients

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Apr 2025

To be honest not sure of the surgeons name

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Sep 2024

Explained everything that was happening

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Skill Endorsements

27 Nov 2025
Endorsed for
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Cataract Surgery

Ms Rubina Rahman

Ms Rubina Rahman

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

Mr Rafiq is an excellent surgical trainer in Ophthalmology and is highly skilled in the areas of cataract and glaucoma care. I have personally learnt alot from him and would absolutely recommend him to family and friends seeking treatment without hesitation.

13 Nov 2025
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgeries
Glaucoma

Mr Mustafa Yusuf

Mr Mustafa Yusuf

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

21 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Mr Sajjad Mahmood

Mr Sajjad Mahmood

Ophthalmologist
Is a colleague

08 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Cataract Surgery
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Mr Murtuza Mookhtiar

Mr Murtuza Mookhtiar

Ophthalmologist
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FAQ

What are Mr Omar Rafiq's reviews like?

Mr Omar Rafiq's overall patient rating is 4.67 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 3 reviews.

What languages does Mr Omar Rafiq speak?

Mr Omar Rafiq speaks English

Where is Mr Omar Rafiq located?

Mr Omar Rafiq primarily practices at Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester, located at One Didsbury Point 2 The Avenue, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2EY
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