Dr Manoharan Shunmugam
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Adult & Paediatric Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Kuala Lumpur
Dr. Manoharan Shunmugam is a consultant ophthalmologist and adult & paediatric vitreoretinal surgeon based in Malaysia. Trained in the United Kingdom, he graduated in Scotland before completing his ophthalmic specialist training in the UK and Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellowship in London. He further specialised through a Paediatric Vitreoretinal Fellowship at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India.
Dr. Manoharan received the APVRS Achievement Award in 2026. He maintains an active clinical research profile, publishing in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and contributing chapters to vitreoretinal reference textbooks. He is also an invited speaker at international ophthalmology and retina conferences.
Dr. Manoharan is the 2027 APVRS Congress President, Past President of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO), and a Founding Council Member of the Asia-Pacific Paediatric Retina Association (APPREA). Through these leadership roles, he contributes to professional collaboration and education in ophthalmology. He also holds memberships in the Asia-Pacific Vitreoretinal Society (APVRS) and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).
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Clinic Time
Mon (Morning)
Tues (Afternoon)
Wed (Morning)
Fri (Morning & Afternoon)
Sat (Morning)
Sun & Public Holiday: Closed
**The clinic hours for each doctor are subject to change. Please call the respective branch to check for appointment availability on your preferred date and time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dr. Manoharan Shunmugam graduated with a medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Dundee, Scotland, and completed his Ophthalmic Specialist Training at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. He holds a Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth, London) and completed a dual-year Vitreoretinal Surgery fellowship at St Thomas’ Hospital, London.
Dr. Manoharan Shunmugam is the Past President of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO). He is a founding council member of the Asia-Pacific Paediatric Retina Association (APPREA) and holds official registrations with the Malaysian National Specialist Registry (NSR Number: 129538)
Yes, Dr. Manoharan Shunmugam is recognized as the only fully trained Paediatric Vitreoretinal Surgeon in Malaysia. He completed a dedicated Paediatric Vitreoretinal fellowship at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, focusing on complex infant retinal cases.
Dr. Manoharan treats complex adult and pediatric vitreoretinal diseases, including Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Retinal Detachments, Diabetic Retinal Delaminations, macular translocations, and Inherited Retinal Dystrophies.
To ensure clear communication for local and regional consultations, Dr. Manoharan is fluent in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Tamil.
Dr. Manoharan consults at OasisEye Specialists Kuala Lumpur (Bangsar South) on a sessional schedule: Monday (Morning), Tuesday (Afternoon), Wednesday (Morning), and Friday (Morning & Afternoon). The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays.