Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan — Eye Specialist in Sylhet (Phaco, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon)

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan is a BM&DC registered Eye Specialist and Surgeon with 21 years of clinical experience, currently serving as Lieutenant Colonel (Associate Professor) at CMH Sylhet. He is consulted for modern Phaco (cataract) surgery, cornea care (including painful red eye, injury, and suspected infection), and refractive (vision correction) services.

Patients in Sylhet often want two things: clear explanations and safe, well-planned treatment. With a structured, protocol-based clinical background and an academic role, Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan is known for careful assessment, measured surgical decision-making, and follow-up guidance that patients and families can easily understand.

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Education, Qualifications & Credentials

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan’s qualifications reflect advanced training in ophthalmology and surgical eye care, combining strong clinical fundamentals with specialist and subspecialist credentials.

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan’s Role at CMH Sylhet

At Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Sylhet, Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan practices in an environment where clinical discipline, sterility, and patient safety are treated as non-negotiable standards. This supports careful decision-making—especially for surgical cases—because treatment plans are typically built around clear protocols, accurate documentation, and well-defined follow-up.

As an Associate Professor, Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan is involved in academic responsibilities such as mentoring and maintaining clinical standards. For patients, this often translates into a structured consultation: symptoms are taken seriously, examinations are done step-by-step, and recommendations are explained with clear reasoning—so you understand why a specific medicine, test, or procedure is advised.

What This Means for Patients

Why Timely Eye Care Matters in Sylhet

Many eye problems are treatable, especially when checked early. Two of the biggest day-to-day reasons people lose functional vision are cataract and uncorrected refractive error (power problems)—both can often be improved with the right evaluation and timely care.

Local reality in Sylhet: Many patients travel from nearby upazilas, tea garden areas, or border-adjacent regions and may delay care until vision becomes severely reduced. Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan emphasizes early evaluation and practical planning, so patients clearly understand the diagnosis, available options, and the safest next steps.

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Online consultation can be useful for:

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Get Chamber Appointment

Local navigation note: Uposhohor is a well-known area in Sylhet city. If you are coming from outside Sylhet, try to arrive a bit earlier so registration and preliminary steps can be completed smoothly during evening chamber hours.

Areas of Expertise

Cataract is commonly called “চোখের ছানি (chokher chani)” in Bangladesh. It happens when the natural lens becomes cloudy, leading to gradual vision loss, glare from lights, and difficulty with reading or night driving.

Phacoemulsification (Phaco) is a modern cataract surgery technique that removes the cloudy lens through a small incision and replaces it with an artificial lens (IOL). Most patients want simple, practical answers:

Dr. Raihan’s role is to confirm the diagnosis, assess suitability, explain options in plain language, and plan safely.

Common cataract symptoms patients describe:

BHA patient tip: If you want a general cost overview before visiting, you can read BHA’s guide: Cataract surgery cost guide

The cornea is the clear “window” at the front of the eye. Corneal problems can be painful and may threaten vision if not treated promptly.

Patients often come with:

With fellowship-level training in cornea, Dr. Raihan supports both urgent cornea management and longer-term care planning.

Many people experience poor vision due to refractive error—short-sight (myopia), long-sight (hyperopia), and astigmatism. When the correct power is not used (or used incorrectly), it can lead to headaches, eye strain, school/work difficulty, and reduced confidence.

Dr. Raihan provides refractive assessment and guidance on:

Conditions Patients Commonly Visit For

Below are common reasons patients seek Dr. Raihan’s consultation in Sylhet:

Diabetes can affect the eye in ways that may not be obvious early. If you have diabetes and notice any change in vision, an eye assessment and a clear follow-up plan help reduce risk of long-term damage.

Patients often want to understand:

What to Expect During a Visit

A typical consultation may include:

Listening to your story

Duration of symptoms, pain, vision change, prior treatment

Eye examination and needed tests

Clear explanation of findings

Treatment plan

Follow-up plan

BHA safety note: Avoid using random eye drops without advice—especially steroid drops. Improper drops can worsen infection or raise eye pressure.

When to Seek Emergency Eye Care (Do not wait)

Online consultation can be helpful for follow-ups and report review, but certain symptoms need urgent in-person evaluation:

If any of these occur, seek emergency care immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan is an Eye Specialist (Phaco), Cornea & Refractive Surgeon with 21 years of experience. He is a Lt Colonel (Associate Professor) and works at CMH Sylhet. He also sees patients at Sylhet Eye Hospital & Laser Centre in Uposhahar, Sylhet.

To book an appointment, call: 01793-673094 or 01711275797.
For best availability, try calling earlier in the day since the chamber runs in the evening.

He visits Sylhet Eye Hospital & Laser Centre from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.

The chamber is located at: Multiples Shahjalal City, Syed Plaza, Uposhahar, Sylhet.
This location is convenient for patients living in Uposhahar and central Sylhet.

The consultation fee is ৳800 (for the private chamber visit).

Yes. Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan provides online consultation, which can be helpful for follow-ups, report reviews, and non-emergency eye concerns.

You should consider a cornea-focused eye consultation if you have:

If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly, seek urgent in-person care.

Phaco (phacoemulsification) is a modern cataract surgery technique used to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens. You may need cataract surgery if cataract is affecting daily life—like reading, driving, or seeing clearly at night, even with glasses.

Bring:

This helps the doctor make quicker, safer decisions.

Seek urgent care immediately if you have:

Online consultation is useful, but these symptoms usually need urgent in-person evaluation.

If your vision is becoming cloudy, lights feel more glaring at night, or you have recurring eye redness, pain, or watering—don’t ignore it. Many eye problems are treatable, especially when handled early.

Lt Col Dr. M H Raihan provides structured eye evaluation and surgical care in Sylhet, with special focus on Phaco cataract surgery, cornea care, and refractive vision correction. For appointments at Sylhet Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, call the numbers above during chamber days and hours.