Dr K John Mathen

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Corneal Surgeon
Kuala Lumpur

Dr K John Mathen is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist at OasisEye Specialists, Malaysia. He provides diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of corneal diseases, external eye diseases, and disorders of the ocular surface, including keratoconus, corneal infections, corneal ulcers, dry eye disease, and corneal scarring. His clinical practice also includes cataract surgery and corneal cross-linking for patients with conditions affecting corneal clarity and vision. Dr K John Mathen is committed to evidence-based ophthalmic care, providing comprehensive assessment and individualised treatment for patients with corneal and anterior segment disorders.

Specialties

Consultant Ophthalmologist & Corneal Surgeon

Qualifications

MBBS (Manipal), MS Ophthalmology (UM)

Languages Spoken

English, Malay, Tamil, Malayalam

Clinic Time

    • Mon (Afternoon)

    • Wed (Afternoon)

    • Fri (Afternoon)

    • 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. K John Mathen completed his medical degree (MBBS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and earned his Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology from Universiti Malaya (UM). He completed advanced subspecialty Fellowship training in Cornea and Anterior Segment Disease and Surgery at both Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Sungai Buloh.

Dr. K John Mathen is officially verified by the Malaysian National Specialist Registry under NSR Number 128843 and the Malaysian Medical Council under MMC Number 35392, practicing as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon.

Dr. K John Mathen specializes in the diagnostics and long-term medical management of complex front-of-eye conditions. His clinical scope covers keratoconus, corneal ulcers, microbial infections, corneal scarring, deep eye allergies, and severe dry eye disease.

Yes. Dr. K John Mathen is a highly trained Corneal Surgeon specializing in advanced micro-surgical cornea transplant variants. He also performs corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) to arrest the progression of corneal ectasia and micro-incision cataract surgery.

To serve both a diverse domestic demographic and specialized international patient groups in Malaysia, Dr. K John Mathen conducts consultations fluently in English, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

At the OasisEye Specialists Bangsar South facility, he consults on fixed sessional tracks: Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, and Friday afternoons. The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays.