Pakistan International
College of Ophthalmology

Dedicated to promoting high standards of postgraduate ophthalmic training and professional development in Pakistan.

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About the PICO

Pakistan's Premier Centre for Ophthalmic Excellence

The Pakistan International College of Ophthalmology (PICO) is a government-affiliated academic institution established to provide world-class postgraduate education, specialist training, and research in the field of ophthalmology and eye sciences.

CPSP Recognised HEC Approved PMC Accredited ICO Member Government of Punjab
Recognised & Affiliated With

Our Institutional Partnerships

CPSP

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan

Regulatory Body
Mayo Hosp.

Mayo Hospital Lahore

Teaching Hospital
PMC

Pakistan Medical Commission

Accreditation
ICO

International Council of Ophthalmology

Global Membership
HEC

Higher Education Commission

HEC Pakistan
Guiding Principles

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our institutional pillars define how we educate, innovate, and serve the people of Pakistan through ophthalmic leadership.

Our Mission

To provide rigorous, evidence-based postgraduate ophthalmic education and specialist training that equips physicians with the clinical skills, ethical grounding, and research capacity to prevent and treat blindness across Pakistan.

  • World-class postgraduate training
  • Subspecialty ophthalmic fellowships
  • Community eye-care outreach
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Our Vision

To be the leading South Asian institution for ophthalmic education and research — producing globally competitive eye-care specialists who advance public health, reduce avoidable blindness, and inspire innovation in eye sciences.

  • Regional centre of ophthalmic excellence
  • Pioneering translational research
  • International academic partnerships
  • Zero preventable blindness goal by 2035

Core Values

Our work is anchored by the unchanging principles of academic integrity, patient-centred care, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in every dimension of institutional life.

  • Academic Integrity & Ethics
  • Patient-Centred Care
  • Innovation & Research Culture
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Academic Programmes

Academic Programmes at PICO

Our programmes span postgraduate degrees, subspecialty fellowships, and continuing professional development — all aligned with CPSP and international standards. Full programme details will be published on this portal upon completion.

FCPS Ophthalmology
Postgraduate · CPSP
MS Ophthalmology
Postgraduate · HEC
Cornea Fellowship
Subspecialty
Vitreoretinal Fellowship
Subspecialty
Glaucoma Fellowship
Subspecialty
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Contact & Enquiries

Get in Touch with PICO

While our full digital portal is under development, we encourage prospective students, faculty, and collaborators to reach us directly. Our administrative team is available during regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PKT).

Telephone
+92-42-99212401
Address
Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology Hayatabad Medical Complex Phase-4, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 PKT

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