Dr Manoharan Shunmugam
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Adult & Paediatric Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Kuala Lumpur
Dr. Manoharan Shunmugam is a consultant ophthalmologist and adult & paediatric vitreoretinal surgeon who completed his medical training in the United Kingdom before returning to Malaysia. He has a strong interest in clinical research and has published in a range of peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals. He is also a contributing author to two vitreoretinal reference textbook chapters and has been invited to speak at international ophthalmology conferences. After graduating in Scotland, he completed his Ophthalmic Specialist Training and Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellowship in London. He further expanded his expertise through a Paediatric Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India.
Dr. Manoharan is the past President of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO), a founding council member of the Asia-Pacific Paediatric Retina Association (APPREA), and a member of the Asia-Pacific Vitreoretinal Society (APVRS) and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO).
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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.