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    Author archives: Itfaq Khaliq Khan

    A man examines the eyesight of a young boy who uses a wheelchair.
    Blogs / Eye health /

    Great progress, but not for all: cataract surgical rate in Pakistan

    Cataract surgical rate only measures quantity of services, and quality remains neglected. This raises questions that need addressing.

    Itfaq Khaliq Khan, June 2020
    A woman wearing a black hijab smiles and walks along a brick-lined street.
    Blogs / Eye health /

    A journey, not a destination: eye health integration in Pakistan

    Following simple steps can help decision-makers and donors to improve the system further, helping millions of people in need of eye care services in rural areas.

    Itfaq Khaliq Khan, November 2019
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