
Associated with: QS Dexeus University Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Carlos Vergés Roger", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-carlos-verges-roger-spain", "description":"Dr. Carlos Vergés Roger is currently the Head of the ophthalmology service at Hospital Universitari Dexeus. His main areas of interest are cataracts and the neurophysiological mechanisms of vision", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Eye Specialist","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Dry Eye Syndrome Specialist","Neuro-ophthalmology Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Dexeus University Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-universitari-quironsalud-dexeus-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Carlos Vergés Roger is currently the Head of the ophthalmology service at Hospital Universitari Dexeus. His main areas of interest are cataracts and the neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially those related to sports. Specialized in Advanced Ophthalmology, Dr. Vergés and his high-quality technological, medical and surgical team aims to deliver cutting-edge technological, medical, and surgical expertise. </p> <p>Dr. Vergés did his graduation in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona, and later moved to Boston (USA) to pursue his research in ophthalmology, completing a doctorate in Biology from Harvard University. He did his Doctoral Thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, and received the National Research Award in 1983.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Salman Waqar", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-salman-waqar-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Salman Waqar's areas of expertise include medical, laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma including minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices. He also offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology, and with a range of intraocular lenses Toric, Multifocal and Extended Depth of Field, tailored to the patients individual needs.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Glaucoma","Specialist in Refractive Eye Surgery","Specialist in Cataract Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>His areas of expertise include medical, laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma (including minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices). He also offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology, and with a range of intraocular lenses (Toric, Multifocal and Extended Depth of Field), tailored to the patients individual needs.</p> <p>Dr. Waqar graduated from Pakistan and has over 15 years’ experience of work in the United Kingdom. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training from the UK, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has worked in various prestigious eye units including the West of England Eye Unit (Exeter), where he completed his sub-specialty training in glaucoma. In his career, he has been appointed as a consultant across a wide range of leading medical institutions such as the Royal Eye Infirmary (Plymouth), Nuffield Health, Medical Eye Clinic and Newmedica. In addition to his clinical work, he has also performed with distinction as director of clinical governance and for the glaucoma service.</p> <p>Dr. Waqar’s research interests include optimizing patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance and the development of innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, such as the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and presents regularly at national and international meetings.</p> <p>In his capacity as an Honorary Fellow with Plymouth University, he has been involved in training the doctors and surgeons of our future. In 2019, his work was recognized with a nomination for a regional Trainer of the Year Award by the Peninsula School of Ophthalmology. In addition, he has been the recipient of numerous research grants, and has co-authored two medical textbooks. Other accolades include invitations as a surgical skills instructor at minimally invasive glaucoma surgery courses, and to the microsurgical skills course with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.</p> <p>In his spare time he is an avid reader, aspiring author and motivated triathlete.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Pediatrics, Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Suhair Twaij", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-suhair-twaij-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Suhair Twaij is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in adult and pediatric Strabismus surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology, adult Cataract Surgery and General Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon","Specialist in pediatric Strabismus surgery","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Pediatric Ophthalmologist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Suhair Twaij is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in adult and pediatric Strabismus surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology, adult Cataract Surgery and General Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. She got her training in 2004 in England and Northern Ireland and was awarded the certificate of completion of training (CCT) in ophthalmology in the UK in 2012. She was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the same year. <span style="text-align: justify;">She has over 20 years’ experience in general ophthalmology including cataract surgery, anterior and posterior segment such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.</span></p> <p>Her areas of expertise include complex adult and pediatric squint surgery using adjustable technique when needed, double vision correction, adult cataract surgery with implant, Botox treatment for squints, double vison, blepharospasm and aesthetics.</p> <p>Dr. Suhair is an avid researcher, and has Medline published papers in various ophthalmology topics such as medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and oculoplastics.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Center - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Esmaeil Arbabi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-esmaeil-arbabi-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Esmaeil Mohammad Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with excellent surgical experience including all types of corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP), ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract and laser refractive surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Ophthalmologist","Eye Specialist","Specialist in ocular surface reconstruction","Specialist in complex cataract","Specialist in laser refractive surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Center - Abu Dhabi", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-center-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Esmaeil Mohammad Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with excellent surgical experience including all types of corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP), ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract and laser refractive surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Esmaeil holds several prestigious degrees and certifications in the field of cataract and refractive surgery.</p> <p>He is instrumental in high quality papers in various peer reviewed journals and numerous scientific and ophthalmology publications. </p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Aesthetic Oculoplastic Surgeon
Specialty: Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Alia Issa", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-alia-issa-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Alia Issa is an experienced general Ophthalmologist with special interest in glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology and dry eye management at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. She has more than 10 years of regional and international experience in in countries including Germany and UAE.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Astigmatism Correction","Specialist in Conjunctivitis","Specialist in Glaucoma Examination and Treatment","Specialist in Myopia","Specialist in Pediatrics Ophthalmologist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Alia Issa is an experienced general Ophthalmologist with special interest in glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology and dry eye management at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. <span style="text-align: justify;">She has more than 10 years of regional and international experience in in countries including Germany and UAE. </span></p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Alia </span>is German Board certified and holds a PhD in Medicine in Glaucoma Research from the Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany.</p> <p> </p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Cheong Fook Meng", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-cheong-fook-meng-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Cheong Fook Meng specialize in ophthalmology with 23 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Refractive Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Glaucoma","Specialist in Pterygium","Specialist in Cataract Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Cheong is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist with a predominant interest in refractive cataract surgery and specialty interest in glaucoma and external eye conditions such as pterygium. He graduated from University College London (UCL). He started his ophthalmology training in Moorfields Eye Hospital and obtained his higher surgical training in the Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals training rotation in London.</p> <p>He is involved in the teaching of cataract surgery in the region and participates actively in international meetings. He is invited on a regular basis by industry partners to speak on advanced technology intraocular lenses and other aspects of cataract surgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, General Medicine/ Check Up
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Luisa M. Sastre", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-luisa-m-sastre-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Luisa Sastre is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with a special interest in retinal diseases and especially diabetes-related disorders. She has performed many intravitreal injections for diabetes patients and a large number of surgeries for cataract patients, as well as other procedures including pterygium and minor lid surgeries.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in glaucoma surgery","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Aviation Medicine"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Luisa Sastre is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with a special interest in retinal diseases and especially diabetes-related disorders. She has performed many intravitreal injections for diabetes patients and a large number of surgeries for cataract patients, as well as other procedures including pterygium and minor lid surgeries. Her experience extends to the treatment of other eye diseases such as glaucoma, in addition to having extensive experience in treating children. Dr. Sastre studied medicine at the Universidad Autonoma Medical School in Madrid–Spain, and was awarded Board Certification in Intensive Care Medicine, and in Ophthalmology. She also holds a PhD in Medicine, and a Masters degree in Healthcare Organisation Leadership from ESADE Business School in Spain.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Optometrist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Katie Geraghty", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/ms-katie-geraghty-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Katie is an Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai healthcare City. She has more than 5 years of international experience in a wide range of optometric areas, including refraction, contact lenses and ocular health assessment in the UK. Her other fields of interests are pediatric eye care as well as education and training. ", "medicalSpecialty":["Optometrist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Katie is an Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai healthcare City. She has more than 5 years of international experience in a wide range of optometric areas, including refraction, contact lenses and ocular health assessment in the UK. Her other fields of interests are pediatric eye care as well as education and training. </p> <p>She has an Optometry degree from the University of Ulster, as well as further accreditations in cataract, glaucoma and minor eye conditions.</p> Read More

Associated with: Prime Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Achraf Hejazi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-achraf-hejazi-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Achraf Hejazi is specialized in ophthalmology and associated with Prime Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Glaucoma Examination and Treatment","Specialist in Squint Treatment","Specialist in Pediatric Eye Disorders"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Achraf Hejazi completed his graduation in medicine and surgery from Jordanian University of Science and Technology, one of the most reputed university in the Middle East. He completed his Master of Science degree in Ophthalmology from Cairo University, one of the most ancient universities in the Arabic and the Middle East region. He got the specialized degree in ophthalmology in Syria after working in various prestigious Syrian hospitals. He has the fellowship from Royal College of Physician and Surgery in Glasgow and a follower of Mahatma and Arasan eye hospitals in India.</p> Read More

Associated with: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
Mumbai, India
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Harshvardhan Ghorpade", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-harshvardhan-ghorpade-india", "description":"Dr. Harshvardhan Ghorpade has worked as a lecturer at Grant Medical College and as SHO at Queen's Medical Centre, UK and has 10 years of experience in Ophthalmology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Ophthalmology","Opthalmologist","Specialist in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery","Eye Surgeon","Eye Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Fortis Hiranandani Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/fortis-hiranandani-hospital-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr Harshvardhan Ghorpade is a Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon at Fortis Hospital Navi Mumbai. Dr Harshvardhan Ghorpade followed his MBBS (Mumbai), Masters (MS, Pune) and DNB (Diplomate of National board, New Delhi) with a fellowship in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery where he performed a large number of complicated cataract surgeries. He is also trained for the same under Dr. TP Lahane who is a world record holder Cataract surgeon. Dr. Ghorpade has performed more than 3000 phacoemulsification cataract surgeries and many other eye surgeries including Ocular trauma. He has completed his further training in Cornea and Ocular surface disease from UK. He has worked under world renowned Cornea specialist and Ex-President of the Royal College of Ophthalmology, Prof. HS Dua. This was followed by an advanced course in laser refractive surgeries, LASIK and Femto LASIK, with Dr. Rupal Shah who is a pioneer of laser refractive surgeries in India.</p> <p><strong>Specialty Interest:</strong></p> <p>Cornea ad Ocular surface, Limbal stem cells, Refractive Cataract surgery, Refractive - Laser surgery and Ocular Trauma (Anterior segment) Leads a team of doctors who have specialization in Surgical and Medical Retina, Oculoplastic and Orbit, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Squint, Ocularist and low Vision aids with Holistic approach towards curing all Eye related problems.</p> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Eye Surgeon with 10 years experience in Opthalmology and more than 3500 surgeries.</li> <li>Worked as Fellow in Cornea & External Disease at Nottingham, UK and Ghent, Belgium.</li> <li>Worked at various Corporate and Charitable institutes.</li> <li>Worked as Lecturer at Grant Medical College and as SHO at Queen's Medical Centre, UK worked at various Municipal and Government Hospitals and conducted Eye camps worked as an accident & Emergency Medical Officer at JJ Hospital, Mumbai for 1 year.</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Medanta - The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sudipto Pakrasi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-sudipto-pakrasi-india", "description":"A renowned ophthalmologist, with a career spanning three decades, Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi currently leads the Ophthalmology division at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, as the Chairman.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Eye Specialist","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Glaucoma"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Medanta - The Medicity", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/medanta-the-medicity-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>A renowned ophthalmologist, with a career spanning three decades, Dr. Sudipto Pakrasi currently leads the Ophthalmology division at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, as the Chairman. Dr. Pakrasi completed his MBBS degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1982. He served as a Senior Resident at AIIMS from 1987-1990, after completing his MD in Ophthalmology from RP Centre, AIIMS in 1987. He is specially known for his insightful medical treatment approach for cataract surgeries, glaucoma and cataract.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Center - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, General Medicine/ Check Up
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Syed M. Asad Ali", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-syed-m-asad-ali-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Syed M. Asad Ali is a Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the management of all pediatric eye conditions including congenital eye diseases, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, trauma and all types of squints in children and adults. He works with advanced technology and techniques and has over 10 years of extensive experience in screening and treating retinopathy of prematurity with retinal laser and intravitreal anti VEGF injection. He also has a wealth of experience in phacoemulsification procedures.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist","Specialist in congenital eye diseases","Specialist in VEGF injection","Specialist in phacoemulsification procedures"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Center - Abu Dhabi", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-center-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Syed M. Asad Ali is a Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the management of all pediatric eye conditions including congenital eye diseases, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, trauma and all types of squints in children and adults. He works with advanced technology and techniques and has over 10 years of extensive experience in screening and treating retinopathy of prematurity with retinal laser and intravitreal anti VEGF injection. He also has a wealth of experience in phacoemulsification procedures.</p> <p>Dr. Syed trained and has practiced in the UK and Pakistan and has over 18 years of experience in ophthalmology. His training in Pakistan and the UK is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and was placed on specialist register.</p> <p>In addition to his clinical experience, Dr. Syed has undertaken published original research and teaching in his specialist area, including as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ziad Khoueir", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ziad-khoueir-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Ziad Khoueir is a visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in adult glaucoma and cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Cataract Surgery Specialist","Glaucoma Surgery Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Ziad Khoueir is a visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in adult glaucoma and cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.</p> <p>He holds a medical degree from the Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon (2008) and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital (2013). He then completed postdoctoral clinical and research fellowships at the Glaucoma Institute, UPMC-Sorbonne University in Paris, France (2014) and at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA (2016). He is also a laureate of the Glaucoma Subspecialty Diploma of the European Board of Ophthalmology.</p> <p>His research focuses on innovative techniques in managing and diagnosing glaucoma, such as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), glaucoma lasers and the use of Optical Coherence Tomography imaging in glaucoma. He has published more than 35 research papers and chapters on those topics in leading ophthalmology journals. He has been invited to lecture and present his work in regional and international meetings in more than 20 countries over the last few years. He is currently a research collaborator at the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Department in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.</p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Hazlita Dato' Mohd Isa", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-hazlita-dato-mohd-isa-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Hazlita Dato' Mohd Isa specializes in ophthalmology and sub-specializes in medical retina.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Consultant Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Medical Retina"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Hazlita Dato’ Mohd. Isa sub-specializes in Medical Retina (diabetic eye diseases, age-related macular degenerations, retina vascular occlusion, etc) and Uveitis (ocular inflammation) as well as manages general eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, contact lens-related eye diseases, lid lesions, refractive errors, etc.</p> <p>Dr. Hazlita graduated medicine (MBChB) from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and subsequently obtained a Doctorate of Ophthalmology (DrOph) at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia. Thereafter she completed a Ph.D. in Ophthalmology at the University College London (UCL), UK as well as a fellowship in Uveitis and Medical Retina at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. Dr. Hazlita is also a member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AM Mal) and has been listed on the Malaysia Nasional Specialist Register (Ophthalmology) since 2013. She is certified as a Uveitis and Medical Retina sub-specialist by the Malaysian Ministry of Health.</p> <p>Previously as an Associate Professor and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC), Kuala Lumpur and Head of the Uveitis and Medical retina unit in the Ophthalmology Department UKMMC, Dr. Hazlita has taught and mentored medical students and many young ophthalmologists who are now currently serving the nation. Dr. Hazlita is also regularly invited as a speaker at various international and local ophthalmology conferences and has also published numerous articles in both local and international journals. Apart from her deep passion for eye and patient care, Dr. Hazlita is also an ardent advocator for Autism awareness.</p> Read More

Associated with: Medanta - The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Carreen Pakrasi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-deepak-sarin-india", "description":"Dr.Carreen Pakrasi is an ophthalmologist In Medanta - The Medicity, India. She has more than 33 years’ experience in Refractive Eye Surgery & Cataract Surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Eye Specialist","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Refractive Surgery","Specialist in Glaucoma"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Medanta - The Medicity", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/medanta-the-medicity-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Carreen Pakrasi graduated with an MBBS from MKCG college, Orissa in 1985. She completed her masters from MD in ophthalmology from AIIMS in 1991. She practiced as a senior resident in Safdarjung Hospital from 1994 to 1996. She also is a post graduate Diploma in hospital management from IHFW. Dr. Carreen Pakrasi has over three decades of rich professional experience in her field. Her area of interest lies in treatment of Cataract, Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma and UVEA. She was the director of Pakrasi eye associates from 1996 to 2013. She is has been serving as a Director in Medanta from 2013 till date.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Optometrist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Zachary Cairns", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/mr-zachary-cairns-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Zachary Cairns is an Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, In Dubai Healthcare City.", "medicalSpecialty":["Optometrist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Zachary Cairns is an Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, In Dubai healthcare City.</p> <p>He has more than 3 years of experience in Optometry in the UK and has practiced in leading medical institutions such as Moorfields Eye Hospital London.</p> <p>His fields of interests are Specialty contact lenses, Ocular imaging and Glaucoma. Having built and refined his skills in refraction, low vision (adult and pediatric) and Contact lenses, he progressed to gain invaluable experience in monitoring Cataract, glaucoma and keratoconus.</p> <p>He holds an undergraduate degree in Optometry from the Ulster University in 2016. In addition, he has recently received a Professional Certificate in Glaucoma.</p> <p>Zachary has been selected as a finalist in the category of “newly-qualified Optometrist of the year” 2020 in the Association of Optometrists awards.</p> Read More

Associated with: Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Orthoptist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Katy Naylor", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/ms-katy-naylor-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Katy Naylor has over 16 years of extensive experience in all branches of Orthoptic work.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthoptist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/moorfields-eye-hospital-dubai-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Katy Naylor was educated in England and following graduation from Sheffield University she was employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital London, where she gained a wealth of experience in her specialist field. Katy had an active role both in London’s main site and its outreach centres; she has extensive experience in all branches of Orthoptic work including: ocular motility, specialist motility, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmogy, adnexal, toxin, visual screening, primary care, accident and emergency, pediatric glaucoma and genetic clinics.</p> <p>After years of professional experience, Katy continued her education and trained as a Specialist Clinical Teacher. On transferring to Dubai from Moorfields London, Katy was not only a respected member of the clinical staff but was also heavily involved in the teaching and clinical training of Orthoptic and Optometry undergraduates, pre-registration Optometrists and junior Doctors. She lectured at City University and taught 3rd and 4th year medical students from University College London and Barts /London School of Medicine. </p> Read More

Associated with: Prime Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Diljeet Kaur Gahir Abdallah", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-diljeet-kaur-gahir-abdallah-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Diljeet was awarded the Diplomate of National Board in Ophthalmology from world renowned Aravind Eye Care System- Madurai, India. She pursued Fellowship in Cataract and Advanced Phacoemulsification at Shankara Nethralaya - Chennai.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Consultant Ophthalmologist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Diljeet was awarded the Diplomate of National Board in Ophthalmology from world renowned Aravind Eye Care System- Madurai, India. She pursued Fellowship in Cataract and Advanced Phacoemulsification at Shankara Nethralaya - Chennai. After completing her long-term Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chennai- India; she further underwent training at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital- UK.</p> <p>With a vast clinical and surgical experience of 12 years exclusively in the field of Ophthalmology, she was Consultant and Department Head, Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the leading eye care system at Dr. Agarwal’s Healthcare Ltd – Hyderabad India.</p> <p>Dr Diljeet is well experienced in Glued IOL with anterior Vitrectomy for Aphakia correction, Correction of lid deformities – Ectropion, Entropion, Symblepharon , Ptosis correction (drooping of eyelids).She has performed more than 2000 Refractive procedures for removal of glasses including Lasik (With blade and blade free), ReSmile, PRK, PTK, ICL (Implantable contact lenses), C3R, Keratoconus management. </p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Aida Zairani Mohd Zahidin", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-aida-zairani-mohd-zahidin-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Aida Zairani Mohd Zahidin specializes in ophthalmology providing general ophthalmology services in addition to cornea and external eye disease care.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmology Specialist","Ophthalmologist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Aida graduated with her medical degree from the University of Leicester, UK in 2001, and completed her specialist Ophthalmology training from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2007. She subsequently completed a Cornea fellowship program from the Sydney Eye Hospital in 2015 working with 7 Cornea Consultants with vast experiences. She is also a member of the Academy of Medicine, Malaysia, and registered with the National Specialist Registry.</p> <p>She was a Senior Lecturer at UKM Medical Centre from 2007-2018, and the Head of Cornea Unit at the same centre from 2015-2018. She was actively involved in the training of medical students and Master’s Ophthalmology trainees enrolled in the Masters program, as well as the Optometry graduates; involved in research and has published various articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals.</p> <p>She provides cornea and external eye disease, cataract, and general ophthalmology services. She is trained in penetrating keratoplasty, DALK, and DSAEK.</p> Read More

Associated with: Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Anwar Hamdan Sajwani", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-anwar-hamdan-sajwani-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Anwar Hamdan Sajwani is an ophthalmologist at Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital. He was the first surgeon in the UAE to perform vitreo-retinal surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist ","Consultant Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Detachment","Specialist in Glaucoma"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/dubai-london-clinic-and-speciality-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Anwar is an experienced and renowned Consultant Ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of experience in his field. He was born in Sharjah and began his career as a young medical student in Cairo. Dr. Sajwani went on to work and study at the prestigious Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin and at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. Later he took a course in Vitreo-Retinal surgery at Quinze Vingts Hospital in Paris.</p> <p>On his return to Dubai he was the first surgeon in the UAE to perform Vitreo-Retinal surgery. He was Head of The Department of Ophthalmology at Dubai Hospital and was a Senior Lecturer at Dubai Medical College.</p> <p>Dr. Sajwani specializes in the treatment of Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Detachment. He was also the first eye doctor in the UAE to win the Sheikh Rashid Prize of Excellence for a Doctorate in 1995 and he currently serves as the Vice President of the Ophthalmology Society of the Emirates Medical Association.</p> Read More

Associated with: Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Ophthalmologist
Specialty: Pediatrics, Ophthalmology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Vishal Shah", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-vishal-shah-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vishal Shah specializes in Glaucoma, Cataracts, Oculoplasty and Ophthalmologic Surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Pediatric Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologic Surgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/dubai-london-clinic-and-speciality-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Vishal is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with over 11 years of experience in his field. He graduated in 2001 at the B. Y. L. Nair Ch. Hospital, Topiwala National Medical College in Mumbai, India. After that, he gained his Doctoral Degree in Ophthalmology at the Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai in 2007. At the same institution, in 2007, he undertook a Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery (Phacoemulsification and Small Incision Cataract Surgery). A year later, he undertook the Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment at the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2008-2009).</p> <p>During his career, he worked as a Specialist in Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmologist in various private practices and medical institutions, such as Shroff Eye Hospital in Mumbai, Sekgoma Memorial Hospital in Serowe, Botswana, Africa, Mediclinic Welcare hospital and Al-Sufouh at Dubai, UAE.</p> <p>He is trained and experienced in all fields of Ophthalmology, such as Glaucoma, Cataracts, Oculoplasty, Cornea, Retina, Uveitis, Neurophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ophthalmologic Surgery.</p> Read More