<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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<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

<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&rsquo;s and St. Thomas&rsquo; 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

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Wong Hon Seng", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-wong-hon-seng-malaysia", "description":"Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Wong is a sub specialist in common Eye Disorders and Diseases.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Ophthalmology Specialist"], "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. Wong is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with sub specialist interest in cataract, medical retinal diseases and intraocular inflammatory diseases/uveitis. He graduated with Medical Doctor (MD) from the National University of Malaysia in 2001. He completed ophthalmology specialist training and was conferred Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) at the National University of Malaysia (UKM), in 2009. He is registered the National Specialist Registry Malaysia for ophthalmology.</p> <p>He has extensive work experience at leading medical institution, Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia, where he was offered and completed double subspecialty trainings in Medical retina and the extinguish Professorial Fellowship in Uveitis.</p> <p>Upon returning from Australia, Dr. Wong served as senior Lecturer at the ophthalmology department of Medical faculty of National University of Malaysia. He also led the Medical Retina and Uveitis service at UKM Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. There, he established the Electrophysiology service and was actively involved in the Masters in Ophthalmology Specialist Training Program, mentoring and tutoring specialists and doctors. He also teaches students of Medical undergraduate and Optometry graduates of National University of Malaysia.</p> <p>As an avid medical researcher, he has published numerous scientific articles in international medical journals and has actively involves in lectures and presentations at local and international ophthalmic meetings.</p> <p>In addition to managing complex uveitis diseases, Dr. Wong has special interest in diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and retinal vascular disease.Dr. Wong also performs cataract and pterygium surgeries.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<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&rsquo;s Eye Hospital, Chennai- India; she further underwent training at Moorfield&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Healthcare Ltd &ndash; Hyderabad India.</p> <p>Dr Diljeet is well experienced in Glued IOL with anterior Vitrectomy for Aphakia correction, Correction of lid deformities &ndash; 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.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Omar Fakhoury", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-omar-fakhoury-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Omar Fakhoury is a Consultant in Ophthalmology with special interest in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with more than 15 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in pediatric ophthalmology"], "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. Omar Fakhoury is a Consultant in Ophthalmology with special interest in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with more than 15 years of experience.</p> <p>After completing his medical studies in Lebanon, Dr. Omar obtained a diploma in retinal imaging and macular treatments from Paris XII University Faculty of Medicine, France, and a diploma in the specialty of ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology.</p> <p>Dr. Omar holds a Fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus from the University Aix-Marseille, France. He has been involved in some research, published and lectured on his areas of expertise. He is a board member of Lebanese Ophthalmology Society and Program Director the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Balamand, Lebanon.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<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. Ramzi Ghanem is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of extensive experience in cataract surgery as well as medical and surgical retina including the full spectrum of vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal drug injection and laser treatment. He has worked in Germany, Switzerland and the UAE.</p> <p>Dr. Ramzi completed his 2 doctoral thesis on anti-VEGF isomers in AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) at the University of Leipzig and predictors for short term visual outcome after anti-VEGF therapy of CSME due to CRVO at the University of Bern, Switzerland.</p> <p>Dr. Ramzi has researched extensively, conducted clinical trials, published and lectured on his areas of expertise. He has been a HAAD consultant and examiner for licensure in ophthalmology.</p> Read More

<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.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">She has over 20 years&rsquo; 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

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Christiane Al- Haddad", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-christiane-al-haddad-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Christiane Al-Haddad is a visiting associate professor of Ophthalmology, specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult Strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Pediatric Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Amblyopia Treatment","Specialist in Retinoblastoma Treatment"], "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. Christiane Al-Haddad is a visiting associate professor of Ophthalmology, specialised in Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult Strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.</p> <p>She holds an MD degree from the American University of Beirut in 2000, an Ophthalmology degree from the American University of Beirut in 2004, a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology from Children&rsquo;s National Medical Center, Washington DC in 2005, and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology &amp; adult Strabismus from Duke Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA in 2006.</p> <p>Dr. Al-Haddad is the Director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology division in the Ophthalmology department at the American University of Beirut and established the retinoblastoma program with the oncology team at the Children&rsquo;s Cancer Center in collaboration with St Jude Children&rsquo;s Research Hospital, Memphis USA.</p> <p>She has more than 15 years of regional/international experience in all aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology in leading medical institutions such as the American University of Beirut Medical Center (Lebanon), Children&rsquo;s National Medical Center (USA) and Duke Eye Center (USA).</p> <p>Dr. Al-Haddad has undertaken research in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology &amp; strabismus and has published more than 50 research papers on amblyopia, strabismus, genetic eye diseases, retinoblastoma, congenital glaucoma and eye tracking technology in leading journals including British Journal of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology among others.</p> Read More

<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.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">She has more than 10 years of regional and international experience in in countries including Germany and UAE.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Alia&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ziad Bashshur", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-ziad-bashshur-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Ziad Bashshur is a visiting Ophthalmologist specializing in Medical and Surgical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Macular Degeneration","Specialist in Retinal Surgery","Specialist in Vitreoretinal 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>Dr. Ziad Bashshur is a visiting Ophthalmologist specializing in Medical and Surgical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He holds a Doctor of Medicine Diploma from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in 1994. He has also completed an internship in internal medicine at Georgetown/VA medical center (1994-1995) followed by ophthalmology residency training at AUB (1995-1998) and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Virginia, USA. He has more than 22 years of regional/international experience in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery in countries including United States and Lebanon.</p> <p>Dr. Bashshur has undertaken research in retinal diseases and has published over 50 research papers on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular diseases of the retina and retinal imaging in leading journals. In addition, he sits on several advisory boards within the medical industry.</p> <p>He regularly speaks at professional meetings worldwide and serves on the review board of several renowned peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals.</p> Read More

<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 &amp; 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&#39;s Medical Centre, UK worked at various Municipal and Government Hospitals and conducted Eye camps worked as an accident &amp; Emergency Medical Officer at JJ Hospital, Mumbai for 1 year.</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ammar Safar", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ammar-safar-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Ammar Safar is an Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of Moorfield's Eye Hospitals in the UAE.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist and consultant in vitreoretinal diseases","Specialist in management options for diabetic retinopathy","Specialist in vascular occlusive disorders","Specialist in macular degeneration","Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon"], "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. Ammar Safar is American Board Certified in Ophthalmology and is a highly experienced consultant in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Dr. Ammar is the Medical Director of Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UAE. He is based in Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.</p> <p>Dr. Ammar undertook his medical training in Syria before moving to the United States for postgraduate training. He specialized in Ophthalmology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he also served as a Chief Resident. He then acquired an additional 2-year fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Diseases &amp; Surgery at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, USA. Dr. Ammar then went on to hold the position of Assistant and later Associate Professor and Director of Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in the United States. He then relocated to the UAE where he was a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon and President of Medical Staff at a private general hospital in Dubai.</p> <p>In addition to his work in private practice, Dr. Ammar has undertaken research and clinical trials in areas such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related eye diseases, and published and presented extensively. His research work has also resulted in advances in retinal vascular diseases (discovering new management options for diabetic retinopathy and vascular occlusive disorders) and in macular degeneration (new approaches for treatment of exudative macular degeneration).</p> <p>Among his many honorary awards, Dr. Ammar was the inaugural recipient of The Martha Wood Bentley endowed Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Arkansas.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Avinash Gurbaxani", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-avinash-gurbaxani-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Gurbaxani specializes in the assessment and management of Uveitis, an Inflammatory Eye Disease.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Specialist in management of uveitis","Specialist in inflammatory eye disease","Specialist in autoimmune diseases of the eye","Eye Infections 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. Gurbaxani specializes in the assessment and management of uveitis and inflammatory eye disease (uveitis, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases of the eye) as well as medical retinal disease, such as diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal vascular disease. He has broad experience in the diagnosis and management of complex inflammatory eye diseases, including the use of immunosuppression, as well as in treating retinal disease. Dr Gurbaxani is also skilled in managing complex cataract surgery associated with these diseases.</p> <p>Dr. Gurbaxani trained in ophthalmology in Oxford and London, working at The Oxford Eye Hospital in Oxford, Kings College Hospital, St. Thomas&rsquo; Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He has worked at the prestigious Medical Eye Unit in London as well as completing a Uveitis Fellowship and Medical Retina Fellowship at Moorfields London and the Sydney Eye Hospital in Australia, before returning to Moorfields London as a locum consultant.</p> <p>Dr Gurbaxani is experienced in initiating research projects and running clinical trials, and has regularly published and presented papers at national and international conferences.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Alaa Bou Ghannam", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-alaa-bou-ghannam-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam is a visiting specialist in neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmologist","Pediatric Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Neuro-ophthalmology","Specialist in Strabismus Treatment"], "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. Alaa Bou Ghannam is a visiting specialist in neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.</p> <p>He holds a bachelor in science (2007) with high distinction and a medical degree (2011) from the American University of Beirut. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2015 before pursuing a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus from Children&rsquo;s National Health System and George Washington Hospital in Washington DC in 2016. He also finished another fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology from The University of Colorado in 2017.</p> <p>He has over five years of regional/international experience in pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and neuro-ophthalmology in countries including Lebanon and The United States of America.</p> <p>He has undertaken research in clinical ophthalmology and neurology and has published more than a dozen research papers and book chapters on strabismus, optic nerve diseases, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, ocular electrophysiology, and nystagmus, in leading medical journals.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Azlindarita @ Aisyah Mohd Abdullah", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-azlindarita-aisyah-mohd-abdullah-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Aisyah Mohd Abdullah specializes in ophthalmology with 16 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmology Specialist","Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Pediatric Ophthalmology"], "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><strong>Qualifications &amp; Certifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>MB CHB BAO (IRE), M.Med (Ophthalmology) (UM), Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology (UM)</li> </ul> Read More

<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&rsquo; 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&rsquo;s research interests include optimizing patient outcomes with&nbsp;minimally invasive surgery, using virtual reality simulation to investigate&nbsp;surgeon performance and the development of innovative surgical instruments&nbsp;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

<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.&nbsp;</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

<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. Kaan Okan Erdem obtained his medical degree in 1990 from Selcuk University in Konya, Turkey. Subsequently, he spent his compulsory years as a general practitioner, family doctor and military service in Turkey. He came to Hungary for ophthalmology specialist training and had the opportunity to spend his residency years among very experienced teachers and staff at SOTE I Ophthalmology Clinic in Budapest. In nearly six months, he learned Hungarian in order to be able to communicate with patients.</p> <p>Dr. Kaan is a member of the Hungarian Society of Ophthalmologists. He specializes in the field of eyelid and eye lesions and has several years of international experience. In his practice, there have been a significant number of cases, from eyelid changes in young children (due to birth defects), to interventions related to the correction of sagging lower or upper eyelids, our specialist has extensive experience in related interventions and operations.</p> <p>Dr. Kaan Okan Erdem&#39;s Medical Field of Interest and Activities include:</p> <ul> <li>Eyelid and eye area changes</li> <li>Consultations in case of cataract</li> <li>Sagging eyelids or dropping eyelids (Ptosis)</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Wajiha Kheir", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-wajiha-kheir-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Wajiha Kheir is a visiting Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialized in Medical Retina and Ocular Oncology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Ophthalmology","Ophthalmologist","Ophthalmic Oncology Specialist","Radiation Retinopathy 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. Wajiha Kheir is a visiting Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialized in Medical Retina and Ocular Oncology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.</p> <p>Dr. Wajiha completed her undergraduate studies and medical education at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. She was awarded the BSc degree in Biology (2009) with high distinction and the Penrose Award, and the MD degree (2013) with induction to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) &ndash; Honor Medical Society. She then completed a year of Internal medicine Internship followed by three years of Ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (2017). Her subsequent sub-specialty training includes one year of Medical Retina fellowship and one year of Ocular Oncology with Clinical Pathology Concentration fellowship, both at the Duke Eye Center, Duke University School of Medicine.</p> <p>Dr. Wajiha has eighteen peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters published. To date, her research work has been presented in over twenty posters and/or paper presentations at regional and international conferences. Her research interests relate to age-related macular degeneration, ophthalmic oncology, radiation retinopathy as well as retinal degenerations and electrophysiology of vision.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sehar Mann", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/ms-sehar-mann-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Sehar is an experienced Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. She has more than eight years’ experience in Ocular Motility and Binocular Vision, with advanced training and a special interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology.", "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>Sehar is an experienced Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. She has more than eight years&rsquo; experience in Ocular Motility and Binocular Vision, with advanced training and a special interest in Neuro-Ophthalmology.</p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool, 2011. She has also completed a Masters module in Neuro-Ophthalmology in 2020.</span></p> <p>Sehar has worked in a variety of different healthcare settings across the UK, gaining her a wide range of clinical expertise. During her previous posting at Leicester Royal Infirmary, England, Sehar&rsquo;s extended role included a orthoptic lead, pediatric, cysts/chalazion clinic. Her other areas of interest include adult cataracts and biometry measurements.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Osama Giledi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-osama-giledi-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr Osama Giledi is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist who specializes in Cornea, Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Refractive Surgery","Specialist in Cornea 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>Dr Osama Giledi is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist who specializes in Cornea,&nbsp;Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also skilled in managing ocular surface&nbsp;problems including severe dry eye and Stem cell deficiency. He performs small incision phacoemulsification for his cataract surgery and is experienced in using toric and multifocal premium intraocular lenses. Dr Giledi expertise in managing complex corneal conditions includes all types of modern corneal graft procedures, such as DALK and DSAEK. He has performed more than 23,000 refractive surgeries including Lasik, LASEK, Intralase LASIK and Trans PRK, as well as phakic IOLs. He delivers the latest treatment for keratoconus including Intracorneal ring segments, corneal cross- linking and complex laser treatment.</p> <p>Dr Giledi graduated from Libya and completed his ophthalmic training in the UK, attaining a&nbsp;Fellowship in Ophthalmology from The Royal College of Edinburgh in 1996. He completed 2 years of&nbsp;higher subspecialty training fellowship on the anterior segment, Cornea and refractive surgery on&nbsp;2003 at the prestigeous Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital, East&nbsp;Grinstead. He worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Centre for Sight London and also at&nbsp;the Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital. Dr Giledi relocated to Dubai on&nbsp;2013 after 22 years&rsquo; experience in the UK, providing anterior segment, Cornea, Refractive and&nbsp;cataract surgery services.</p> <p>In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Giledi has extensive experience in teaching and training,&nbsp;he is a noted presenter at national and international meetings, and he has an extensive body of&nbsp;research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Miguel Morcillo", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-miguel-morcillo-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Miguel Morcillo is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Ophthalmologist","Specialist in Cataract Surgery","Specialist in Refractive Surgery","Specialist in Cornea 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>Dr. Miguel Morcillo is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive (Vision Correction &ndash; LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK, Intraocular Multifocal and Phakic Lenses) Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.</p> <p>Dr. Miguel holds a Spanish Degree in Medicine from the Universitat de Valencia and he completed his Residency in Ophthalmology under the MIR (Medico Interno Residente) system of the Spanish Ministry of Health. He has more than 25 years of experience, most of which was attained in Spain and Italy. He moved to the UAE in 2017 and has been practicing in the UAE since that time.</p> <p>Dr. Miguel started his career working with Clinica Baviera, the largest private ophthalmology group in Europe, in Madrid and Valencia. He helped develop many of the refractive treatments offered today, such as LASIK, LASEK, ICLs and multifocal IOLs, in addition to collaborations with other hospitals in order to provide high quality cataract and refractive surgery to patients.</p> <p>Dr. Miguel trained in cornea surgery at NIIOS Eye Institute (Rotterdam). He has worked as educator for other surgeons in the fields of anterior segment and refractive surgery.</p> <p>He is a member of &ldquo;Surgical Eye Expeditions International&rdquo; since 1999, an American non-governmental organization that arranges eye camps around the world. Dr. Miguel has assisted several eye charity camps in numerous countries of Africa, in addition to Peru, Panama and India, providing free eye care and performing surgeries to those who could not afford it, in less developed areas.</p> <p>His research efforts include surgical topics and outcomes such as Ultrathin LASIK, Keratoconus screening, ICLs, and multifocal IOLs, among others. He has presented various papers in national and international congresses and journals, and organised educational courses on refractive surgery for peers and opticians.</p> Read More

<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