Local Speakers

Abdul Aziz Badla

President of Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology
Head of Ophthalmology Department

Dr.Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Currently, The President of the middle east african council of ophthalmology (MEACO)

Chief of ophthalmology department in saudi-german hospital since December 2018 (ongoin)

Vice president of middle east africa council of ophthalmology (MEACO)

General secretary of the middle east africa vitero reitnal society (MEAVRS)

Examiner for Arab Board

President of the syrian ophthalmology society (SOS) 2015

Active memeber, American society of retinal specialist (ASRS)

Abdulla Naqi

Consultant Ophthalmologist,

North American Lasik and eye surgery center
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abdulla Naqi received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland in 1997. He completed his residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and received his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada. He also received subspecialty training at the University of Toronto and completed a surgical fellowship in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment with Dr. Ike Ahmed in 2009. He is currently the Executive Director of the North American Lasik and Eye Surgery Center in Dubai, where he has worked since 2013.

Ahmed Alsaadi

Ophthalmologist, Cornea, Cataract & Refractive surgeon.

CEO of Zayed Military Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

Ahmed Al Saadi is a Cornea, Cataract & Refractive surgeon.
He graduated from UAEU with Distinction. He is the CEO of Zayed Military Hospital. Member of Tge Advisory Board of colleges of Medicine in UAEU, Sharjah University and MBRU and Chair of Emirati Ophthalmology Board.

Ahmed El Khashab

CEO, Medical Director, Head of Vitreo Retnal Unit

Dubai Health care City
Dubai, UAE

Dr. El Khashab is the co-founder, Head of Vitreoretinal Unit and the Medical Director at Eye Consultants Center since June 2013.
Dr. El Khashab received his Medical degree with honors from Ain Shams University in 1995. He then, completed a three year Ophthalmology Residency program and received his Master degree in Ophthalmology from Ain Sham University.
He received his Diploma of Fellowship in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2003. He also in that year became a certified member of the International Council of Ophthalmology of Cambridge.

Ahmed Elbarky

Consultant ophthalmologist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

MD, FRCS
VITREORETINAL SURGEON, SKMC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, Benha university

Ahmed Shabana

Head of Ophthalmology Department

Saudi German Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Head of the the ophthalmology department in saudi german hospital dubai, specializes in glaucoma and refractive surgery.

Alaa Attawan

Consultant Physician. Retina service lead

Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

UK trained consultant Ophthalmologist and Retina surgeon. Tawam Hospital Al Ain.

He is a fellow of the Royal college of Ophthalmologist – London, a fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology – Paris, a former Tutor of the Royal college of Ophthalmologist – UK and former consultant in large teaching Hospital in UK.

He Established the Retina service in Al Ain city in 2018 and currently the service lead.

He published many papers in reputable journals and a committee member for setting Guidelines for managing Retina conditions in UAE.

He is a well known speaker at National and Regional levels.

Alaa Sadaka

Consultant Oculoplasty, Lacrima & Orbito- Facial Surgery

Umm Al Quwain Hospital, Emirates Health Services Establishment
Dubai, UAE

Lacrimal and Orbito- Facial Surgery with more than 15 years experience in the field. Holder of MD in oculoplasty from Tanta University. Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (Cambridge). Fellowship in Aravind Eye Hospital and Magrabi Eye Hospital. Member in Asia Pacific Ophthaic Trauma Society and Egyptian Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Society.

Amina Nabil

Senior Resident in Ophthalmology

Dubai Hospital- DHA
Dubai, UAE

Senior Resident in Ophthalmology.
Currently working as an Oculoplasty trainee in Dubai.

Ammar Safar

Chief Medical Officer

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Ammar Safar is American Board Certified in Ophthalmology and is a highly experienced consultant in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Dr. Ammar is the Chief Medical officer of Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UAE. He is based in Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
He is American Board Certified in Ophthalmology.

Amna AlMaazmi

Dr/ Consultant Ophthalmology- Division Chief

Zayed Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. AlMaazmi is a board certified consultant ophthalmologist. She is also the head of department at Zayed Hospital, AbuDhabi and the site director for the residency program. She completed her residency training under supervision of outstanding mentors in the AbuDhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program, UAE. She then perused her career in cornea and anterior segment.
Completed her first fellowship with Prof. Harminder Dua at Queens medical center, Nottingham university hospitals trust. Her second fellowship in University of Montreal at the Maisonouve- Rosemont hospital, CIUSS.
Her area of expertise involves corneal transplants,ocular surface reconstruction,refractive surgeries (corneal and lens exchange) and cataract surgeries.

Anfal Almazrooei

Specialist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

I have got my Specialized Studies Degree of Ophthalmology (DES) from Unevirsity of paris, where i spent 7 years of practice in defferent hospitals.

Intersenting in retina motivates me participating in reserches and presenting posters in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Ania Buigues Llull

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Barraquer Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dra. Ania Buigues MD, FEBO, is a consultant ophthalmologist specialised in Oculoplastic surgery and Glaucoma at Barraquer Eye Hospital, Dubai.


She is a European Board-Certified Ophthalmologist since 2015. She is a member of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery (SECPOO), the Spanish Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (SECPF) and the Ophthalmology Pan-American Society (PAAO).

Dra Ania did her Residency and Glaucoma Fellowship at Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre, Spain. And she completed a Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal surgery at the APEC-Hospital; National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAMS). She has worked in various hospitals, mainly in Spain.

Anurag Mathur

Ophthalmology Specialist

Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr Anurag Mathur is an award-winning Ophthalmologist, fellowship trained at renowned international institutions in cornea, cataract and refractive surgeries. Following his completion of MBBD & Masters in Ophthalmology he held several teaching positions at specialised Eye Institutes and is a member of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmology.

Dr Mathur has performed thousands of eye procedures including cataract & refractive surgeries, corneal transplant, pterygium excision & various anterior segment procedures. He is an expert in the treatment of eye allergies, eye infections & dry eye management. He successfully treats cases of keratoconus, glaucoma & other complicated eye conditions.

Basel Alfaaouri

Anterior segment and Glaucoma Surgeon

Mirdif Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr.Basel anterior segment and Glaucoma Surgeon in Mirdif hospital . Former Supervisor of ophthalmology desidents training in Eyes surgical hospital MOH Damascus-Syria

Daniel Crown

Specialist Optometrist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Daniel is an experienced Specialist Optometrist with interests in research, engineering, innovation and development. He continued further studies in Medical retina, Glaucoma and Therapeutic prescribing. His areas of interest are Medical Retina, Specialist Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Paediatric Optometry and Low vision. Daniel has been part of numerous ophthalmic developments. He brings over 20 years of experience in Optics. His experiences include working for the most prestigious Eye Hospital in the UK and the commissioning board overseeing Hospital services in the UK. He researched and developed innovation for the visually impaired; jointly with Oxford University academics based on his invention.

Devakani Suresh

Optometrist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

I obtained Baccalaureate in Optometry, from Elite school of Optometry [ESO]and presently pursuing PhD. Currently working as Optometrist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, AD.
Completed Masters in Optometry, Fellowship in Advanced Contact lens &PG diploma in Optical Retail Management. Was trained at prestigious Sankara Nethralaya, Medical&Vision Research Foundation, Chennai. In clinical practice for 20yrs and area of expertise lies in pediatric and geriatric optometry
Active participant &speaker in optometry related conferences
Special skills in Contact lens care, Low Vision service
Committed to community health and has led free vision screening and organized free spectacles and surgeries for the needy people

Fahd Quhill

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Fahd Quhill is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Medical Retina and Ocular inflammatory disease at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
Dr. Fahd trained in Ophthalmology in the United Kingdom at Oxford, Birmingham and London, completing three Medical Retinal Fellowships in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
He has undertaken research and served as principal investigator in numerous macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema trials. He has published 27 research papers on retinal and ocular inflammatory disease in leading journal/s such as Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology and Eye, among others.

Fatima Al Amiri

Specialist and Head of ophthalmology department

ALQassimi Hospital
Sharjah

Dr. Fatima Ibrahim AL-Amiri joined Al Qassimi hospital –Sharjah (Ministry of Health) in 1997 after completing my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Punjab University- Lahore –PAKISTAN. 2002 Master in Ophthalmology from university of London College –UK. Followed by a Master in Health Management Policy and Planning from LEEDS University –UK. In 2004 I have awards of Sheikh Rashid prize of Science presented by H. H. Sh. Mohammed bent Rashid AL Maktoom In 2006 pointed as National Coordinator of Preventive of Blindness in UAE –in 2016 pointed as Emirates precedent of emirates committee of Right to sight by Minster of health and preventive in UAE by Ministerial Resolution up-to-date. In 2010 I was elected vice president of the Emirates Ophthalmic Society, presently elected as general secretary of Emirates Ophthalmic Society. At present; she is working as a specialist and head of Ophthalmology department at Al Qassimi hospital. And Kuwait Hospital -Sharjah, working as anterior segment ophthalmic and surgeon, Medical Retina. And is actively involved in teaching the residents. And student of Sharjah medical college- Sharjah University.

Feras Jaalouk

Specialist Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretina surgeon

Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

DR Feras Jaalouk MD MRCOphth London

-Specialist ophthalmologist and vitreoretina surgeon MEDICLINIC AlNoor Hospital
-member of the royal college of ophthalmologists London 2010
-Locum VR Consultant Imperial College NHS Trust 2017
-Vitreo retina fellowship at Imperial College NHS Trust London UK
-Vitreoretina fellowship at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital UK
-Cataract fellowship at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital UK

Habibullah Eatamadi

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

SSMC
Dubai, UAE

Since 2008, I commenced my Consultant Post at Tawam hospital, United Arab Emirates where I established the first Oculoplastics, Orbital and lacrimal Service in an UAE government hospital.

In September 2011, I transferred to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), and in November 2020 I transferred to Shekooh Shalhoub medical city (SSMC) Abu-Dhabi.

I continue to develop this service at SSMC.

I also have been program director of the residency program and currently I am the associate program director.

Haitham Moued

Ophthalmology consultant

Burjeel day surgery centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Haitham Moued
Ophthalmology consultant.
oculoplastic surgeon .
I went to medical school in Ukraine and completed my degree in 2004 .
From 2005-2009 I did my residency training in ophthalmology at Eye Surgical Hospital  in Damascus -Syria .
Between 2010-2011  I did my fellowship in Oculoplasty.
In 2012 I completed My Master Degree in ophthalmology.
In 2016 I obtained my Arab Board in Ophthalmic Diseases and its Surgery.
In 2020 I became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
Currently I am a Head of ophthalmology Department at Burjeel day surgery center UAE -Abudhabi

Hala Hannot

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Burjeel Royal Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

Egyptian ophthalmologist working in the field since 2005.
Mac Ainshams 2011, MRCS Glasgow 2020
experience as general ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist.
previous experience in different countries like Egypt, Oman, India, Pakistan.
in UAE in Magrabi, Seha, Currently in Burjeel hospital.

Hamed Anwar

Staff Physician, Corneal & Refractive surgery

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Staff Physician, Corneal & Refractive surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi.

Hassan Sabry

Medical Director – Consultant Ophthalmologist

Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Sabry received a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and then a master’s degree in Ophthalmology from Ain Shams University Egypt after completing the residency program at the ophthalmology department in 1993. Later, he joined Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospitals in 1994 in Saudi Arabia. In 1997 he completed the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In 1998 he finished his training at Indiana University, USA, under the supervision of Professor Eugene Helveston. Professor Helveston was in charge of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital in Abu Dhabi for 25 years.

Hayat Khan

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Hayat Khan’s primary practice was based at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital as well as Mediclinic Dubai Mall where he is now engaged in treating most complex cases of strabismus & pediatric ophthalmology with special interest in pediatric glaucoma and retinoblastomas. About 50% of the patient he see are pediatric patient while the rest are adult where he is treating anterior segment and glaucoma patients. He is also working as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai.

Haytham Salti

Retina Specialist, Staff Physician

Eye institute, Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Retina Specialist with prime interest in retinal vascular diseases. Special interest in cataract surgery in patients with retinal diseases.

Huda Al Dhaheri

Consultant Cornea Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Chair of Ophthalmology Department

Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Huda Al Dhaheri is a consultant Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon atTawam Hospital in Al Ain –UAE.

She obtained her medical degree from UAE University and completed her residency training at king Saud University and SaudiBoard in ophthalmology in 2013.

She completed her advanced subspecialty training at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital ( KKESH) in Riyadh- KSA, where she joined Cornea fellowship program.

Dr.AlDhaheri Joined Tawam Hospital in 2016 and established Cornea Services for
Al- Ain Region.

Huda Radhi

Specialities Ophthalmology

Mediclinic
Dubai, UAE

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, and practised Ophthalmology in Princess Alexandra and Moorfield Eye Hospital in the UK. She has worked in refractive surgery since 1999, and her experience includes using multiple laser models from many different manufacturers, multiple microkeratomes and Intralase.

Ibraheem El-Ghrably

Consultant Retina Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr El-Ghrably, MS, PhD, FRCOphth is a consultant retina specialist at Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi.

Prior to joining Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi he was a consultant retina specialist at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. Dr El-Ghrably was the Royal College tutor for the department of ophthalmology, at James Cook University Hospital.

In April 2012 he received the NHS Clinical Excellence Award from JCUH as recognition for his excellent clinical service and his contribution in: teaching, training and research.

And in January 2000 he had Nottingham University research prize for his PhD project.

Igor Kozak

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi

Dr. Igor Kozak, M.D., PhD, MSc. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and a clinical lead at the Moorfields Eye Hospital Center in Abu Dhabi.

He has completed both vitreoretinal and uveitis fellowships at the University of California, San Diego where he later served as the Faculty and a Director of Clinical Trials at the UCSD Jacobs Retina Center.

His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, laser therapy and complex vitreoretinal surgery.

He has published extensively in the leading ophthalmology and science journals.

Ihab El Bably

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Mediclinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ihab El-Bably. In his 25 year experiences he treated more than 10,000 children to correct strabismus and other Eye disorders.
El-Bably had served as a chief of Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at University hospitals of Christian Albrecht University in Kiel.
His clinical practice specialized in childhood disorders of the eye and in adult strabismus. After achieving German Board of Ophthalmology
came specialty training in two fellowships focused on pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus .
He is honored the certificate as a Expert in Strabismus 1997 in Germany.
He is currently working as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Mediclinic UAE .

Ivana Romac Coc

MD, Ophthalmologist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Cornea, anterior segment and refractive surgery specialist, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Jason Goldsmith

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Jason Goldsmith is a glaucoma specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio followed by fellowship training in glaucoma and complex cataract surgery with Alan Crandall at the University of Utah — where he remained on faculty for 14 years prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Jay Kalliath

Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon

NMC Specialty Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr Jay Kalliath did his medical and surgical retina training in Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, India where he continued as a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon till 2012.
For the last 10 years, he has been working as Vitreoretinal Surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital, Abudhabi.
He is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
He has 21 years of experience in ophthalmology including 18 years of specialized medical and surgical vitreoretinal practice.
He has 10 publications in peer reviewed journals and delivered lectures in many international conferences.

Julia Sempere

Medical Doctor

Barraquer Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant in ophthalmology in Barraquer Eye, Specialist in Glaucoma, cataract surgery and pediatric ophthalmology
Fellowship European Board Association of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
Master degree in Diagnosis and treatment of cataract and glaucoma, at Barraquer Institute, Spain
Master degree in Pathology and surgery of the macula, vitreous and retina at Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, Spain
Master degree in Ophthalmology by “Cardenal Herrera University” CEU,Valencia, Spain
Expert Diploma in Uveitis and Retina by CEU, Valencia, Spain
Expert Diploma in Ophthalmology Surgery by CEU, Valencia, Spain
Degree in Medicine and surgery by Faculty of Medicine at University of Valencia, Spain
Specialist in Barraquer ophthalmology Center,

Kanika Aggarwal

Specialist Opthlmology

Ahalia Eye Care
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Kanika is a vitreo-retina surgeon and uveitis specialist currently working at Ahalia eye Care, Abu Dhabi. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. She has more than 65 publications in various international journals and 10 book chapters. Her special areas of interest are multimodal imaging in diseases of the retina and choroid.

Laila Ababneh

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mediclinic Al Noor hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismologist
Associate professor in Jordan university of science and technology previously,now a consultant Ophthalmogist and HOD of ophthalmology in mediclinic Al Noor Abu Dhabi

Lauren Watson

Orthoptist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

I trained as an Orthoptist in the UK, graduating in 2010. I worked in Scotland and Northern Ireland for 6 years, before moving to United Arab Emirates in 2010. I have worked for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) since moving in 2010. I love my job at CCAD as I have a varied and extremely interesting case load. I work closely with the Pediatric and Neuro Ophthalmologists, investigating, diagnosing and managing complexed cases. In 2021 I completed a Masters of Science in International Health Management and Leadership.

Leah Bogues

Orthoptist

Moorfields Eye Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Leah is an experienced orthoptist who has worked for 6 years in the National Health Service in the UK prior to moving to the UAE. She is experienced in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of binocular anomalies in adults and children. This includes strabismus and amblyopia, nystagmus, congenital and acquired neurological disorders, and complex ocular motility disorders..

She has a special interest in working with children and adults with special needs and learning difficulties and has also worked closely with the neuro-ophthalmology team to develop a clinic for patients with the neurological condition, IIH.

Madhava Rao

Consultant Ophthalmology Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi

Dr Madhava Rao MS, DNB, FMRF, FRCS Glasgow, FACS

in GCC since 2005

head of vitreo retina unit and Ophthalmology department at Burjeel Hospital, Burjeel Holdings, Abu Dhabi since 2013

His interest in surgical retina and management of diabetic retinopathy.
To his credit, Dr. Madhava Rao has authored several research publications in peer reviewed journals and made several presentations about medical and surgical retina at national and International level.

Dr Madhava Rao is an international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where he received various awards: International Ophthalmologist Education Award in 2010 and International Ophthalmology Scholar Award in 2011.

Majd Alzoughbi

Board certified in dermatology

Alta derma clinic
Dubai, UAE

Dr.Majd Al zoughbi,is board certified in dermatology, member of American Academy of anti aging medicine and trainer in A4M Dubai Aesthetic and certified international trainer for Aptous threads. Have more than 10 years experience in Aesthetics and clinical dermatology field.

Mandeep Lamba

Vitreo retina surgeon & Head of Retina Services

Prime healthcare
Dubai, UAE

Vitreo retina surgeon & Head of Retina Services
Prime Healthcare Group, Dubai, UAE

Former Unit Head for Surgical Retina & ROP services
Dubai Health Authority, UAE.

Former Medical Director and Vitreo Retina Consultant
Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care Ltd, Hyderabad

Matt Stefanelli

French Plastic Surgeon & Anatomist

Cocoona Clinic
Dubai, UAE

French Plastic Surgeon & Anatomist
Workinh at Cocoona Clinic
Director of IclassAnatomy & DubaiAnatomy

Mohamed Nadhari

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Al Qassimi Hospital
Sharjah, UAE

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Head of department of Ophthalamology
Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah, UAE

Mohammed Sohaib

Consultant Ophthalmologist/Director of Ophthalmology Services

American Hospital Dubai
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mustafa graduated in Medicine with a Commendation from the UK and undertook his residency in Ophthalmology in the UK. He has completed training prestigious Eye Hospitals such as Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

His fellowship training in Adult and Paediatric Glaucoma was at Manchester University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK, working under eminent clinicians within the Glaucoma fraternity.

He has worked in the UAE since 9 years as a formative Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields UAE and now is the Director of Ophthalmology Services at American Hospital Dubai.

Mohit Jain

Specialist Ophthalmologist

RAK Hospital
Ras al Khaimah, UAE

Dr. Jain obtained his residency and Vitreo- Retina surgical training from Prestigious All India Institute of Medical sciences, New Delhi, India. He received International Retina Fellowship from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, USA. He obtained multiple fellowships and memberships including the Fellowship of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmologist (FAICO Vitreo-Retina) and Fellow of the International College of Ophthalmologists (FICO) UK and Membership of the Royal college of surgeon Edinburg MRCSEd(UK ). He has expertise in Cataract surgeries , Medical and Surgical management of retinal disorders and ocular immunological disorders.

Mona Marwan

Refractive surgery specialist

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mona Marwan has over 15 years of ophthalmology experience. She earned her MBBCH from Tanta University in 2005 and her Master’s degree from Benha University in 2012. Additionally, she has completed phacoemulsification training at the Laxmi Institute in Panvel, India, and Dar Eloyoun Hospital in Egypt. Dr. Mona began her career as an Ophthalmologist at Tanta Ophthalmology Hospital in Egypt and completed her refractive surgery Fellowship at Roayah Vision Correction Center for Refractive Surgery in Egypt. After completing her Fellowship, she worked as a refractive surgery specialist at the same center. Additionally, she served as the Medical Director of Egypt’s Roayah Vision Correction Center for Refractive Surgery. She received certification in Botox and fillers in Egypt for facial medical aesthetics. In 2017, she relocated to Abu Dhabi, where she continued to practice ophthalmology refractive surgery. Since 2018, Dr. Mona has been a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology and the Arab Board of Ophthalmology. She is a Member of the Egyptian Medical Association and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Additionally, she was a Speaker at the 2012 World Ophthalmology Congress in Abu Dhabi. She co-authored the Chapter on Refractive Surgery and Oculoplasty in Springer’s Oculoplastic Surgery Book 2020.

Nazimul Hussain

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Working as Vitreoretinal surgeon at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai.
Previously, working at Al Zahra Hospital, UAE

Nicola G. Ghazi

Clinical Professor/Department Chairman, Posterior Segment

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ghazi is an American Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is currently department chairman, posterior segment at the eye institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

He has many years of experience and has attained the rank of Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, USA.

His research has contributed to the development of retinal surgery and imaging.

He delivered numerous lectures internationally and received several honors and awards.

He is a member of many national and international ophthalmic organizations and a reviewer for numerous top ophthalmic journals.

Omar Almarzooqi

Medical Director

Quironslaud Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Omar Almarzooqi is specialized in anterior segment and refractive surgery. Dr. Almarzooqi got his medical degree from Gothenburg university in Sweden 2002. He worked in Dubai health authority as well zayed military hospital and having FRCS Glasgow. Dr Almarzooqi is active in teaching and is medical director and board member in Quironslaud hospital Dubai.

Osama Giledi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE  

specialize in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery.
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) Dubai.
He is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with a wide range of experience in Cornea, Ocular Surface, and Modern Cataract and Refractive surgery.
He had 2 years Fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

Prasan Rao

Medical Director, Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Medcare Eye Centre
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Prasan Rao is working as Medical Director, Senior Ophthalmologist and Head of Vitreoretinal Services at Medcare Eye Centre & Medical Hospital since 2016. His area of interest include medical & surgical retina, ROP, ocular imaging and cataract surgery. He has been one of pioneers in UAE to introduce scleral buckling for ROP, Photodynamic therapy (PDT), antiVEGF injection for ROP, 27-gauge vitrectomy and one of the first to use Eylea and Vabysmo in the management of retinal disorders. He has a number of presentations in international forums and publications in peer reviewed journals

Rajesh Sasikumar

Staff Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Rajesh Sasikumar holds a dual appointment as staff specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine, Ohio, USA.

He formally trained in Glaucoma at the Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia and worked as a senior research fellow at the Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore.

He is well experienced with complex surgical procedures for both Cataract and Glaucoma. He has been an invited speaker at international and regional conferences and has over 60 publications. His primary research interests include angle closure disease, imaging, proteomics and biomarker determination.

Ramkrishna Salunke

Chief Optometrist

American Hospital Dubai
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ramkrishna underwent his clinical training at the renowned L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India (NABH accredited) where he trained under a team of highly specialist Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
His extensive experience covers all branches of Optometry including: Clinical optometry, Contact lenses including specialty lens fittings, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric vision care, Low vision care, Occupational Optometry.
His major interest is in monitoring and managing Keratoconus, Post LASIK ectasia and Myopia control in the Pediatric population. Prior to joining American Hospital Dubai, Ramkrishna was a Senior Optometrist leading the Optometry services at Moorfields eye hospital in Abu Dhabi.

Ramzi Ghanem

Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in cataract

Moorfields eye hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ramzi Ghanem is a consultant ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, medical and surgical retina.
He graduated from the university of Leipzig in Germany.
He was the head of department of ophthalmology at Mafraq hospital between 2012 and 2016 and he is now a consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields eye hospital since 2021 and he is also involved in diabetic retinopathy screening programme at Imperial College London Diabetic center.

Rashed AlNooryani

Medicolegal Ophthalmologist

Dubai Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Medicolegal Ophthalmologist
Dubai Hospital
Masters in Medical errors
Medicolegal Opthalmology Fellowship UK,London

Rashed Alsuwaidi

Consultant ophthalmologist

Healthcare Workforce department of health
Sharjah, UAE

Dr rashed Obaid Alsuwaidi
Consultant ophthalmologist
Retina surgeon
Executive Director Healthcare Workforce department of health

Reem Al Hebsi

Specialist

Sheikha Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Reem Al Hebsi graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and health Sciences in Al-Ain in 2011 then Joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

finsihed Residency training program and earned the Arab board of health specialization in ophthalmology, in 2017.

Dr. Al Hebsi currently working as a specialist in Sheikh Shakbout medical city with special interest in neuro-ophthalmology.

Riham Afifi

Consultant ophthalmologist

Magrabi Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

consultant ophthalmologist, specializing in oculoplastics surgery since 2005. Member of the European society of oculoplastic & reconstructive surgery (ESOPRS), practicing in Magrabi eye hospital, Abu-Dhabi as well as Professor Sakla Spanish eye clinic, Dubai.

Rindala El Doueihy

Optometrist Doctor

Harley street medical center
Abu Dhabi

Optometrist and contact lens specialist with 20 years of experience in the UAE.
Areas of interest: general eye health, refractive surgery, dry eye syndrome, low vision, keratoconus and specialty contact lenses.

Rituraj Videkar

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Dubai Hospital
Dubai, UAE

I am Specialist ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal surgeon responsible for managing medical and surgical retina cases in addition to screening and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in Dubai Hospital(UAE govt).I have been contributing to vitreoretinal services with a drive towards excellence since the last 14 years.

Sabeen Waqar

Orthoptist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Graduated from Liverpool University and has 19 years experience as an Orthoptist with 8 years at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London as a Specialist Orthoptist. Now working at SKMC and working towards specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology as an Advanced Practitioner

Safwan Al Bayati

Consultant Ophthalmologist

New Vision Eye Center in DHCC
Dubai, UAE

had his FRCS in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow (UK) & an Associate of the American College of Surgeons (AACS) (USA) and REFRACTIVE FELLOW FROM SCHWIND AMARIS FRANKFORT university (Germany). Dr. Safwan finished his medical college from Baghdad Medical College. In 1998 & his first ophthalmic fellowship from Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization (FICMS).
Dr. Safwan Al Bayati is a consultant in Phaco-Vitrectomy. He had his fellowship training in phaco-vitrectomy under Dr. Frank Koch from Frankfurt University, Ophthalmic Department, Germany.
Medical Director of New Vision Eye Center in DHCC

Saleh Almessabi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Samaya Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant Ophthalmologist- Cornea and Refractive surgery- Samaya Eye Centers- UAE

Salim Zafar Asaad

Head of Department Ophthalmology

Burjeel Hospital Sharjah
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Salim Zafar Asaad is the Head of Department Ophthalmology at Burjeel Hospital Sharjah. Prior to joining Burjeel Hospital he worked as Consultant Vitreo-Retina at Magrabi Eye Hospital, Abu Dhabi. After obtaining his master’s degree in Ophthalmology, Dr. Asaad underwent fellowship in Vitreo-Retina from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. Dr Asaad is an accomplished Vitreo-Retinal surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, is areas of expertise are Vitreomacular interface disorders. Dr. Asaad has authored a number of publications in peer reviewed journals, is a reviewer for the European Journal of Ophthalmology and a member of several international scientific societies.

Salma Yassine

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

specialised in paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. She holds a bachelor’s in science (2012) with high distinction and a medical degree (2016) from the American University of Beirut. She finished Her ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2020 before pursuing a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota in 2021 followed by another fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC

Sandra Fiorentini

Consultant ophthalmology

Mediclinic
Dubai

Dr Sandra Fiorentini completed her ophthalmology training in 2003 at Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil where she also completed fellowships in Cornea and External Eye Diseases and in Refractive Surgery, besides her PhD post-graduation in Anterior Segment. After that, she continued her training in Santa Maria Teaching Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal to become a European board certified consultant. She also completed a second post-graduation in Refractive and Cataract Surgery at Ulster University, UK. She practised in Portugal, Ireland and the UK before moving to the UAE, where she worked for Moorfields Eye Hospital before joining Mediclinic.

Scott Smith

Chair of The Eye Institute

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Smith is Professor of Ophthalmology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Chair of the Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Soman Nair

Specialist Ophthalmologist, Sub-specialising in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Zulekha Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr Soman Nair is a Specialist Ophthalmologist sub-specialising in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical retina and Retinopathy of Prematurity. He currently practises at Zulekha Hospital Dubai and has over 16 years of specialised experience in management of retinal disorders.

Syed Ali

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the management of all paediatric eye conditions including congenital eye diseases, paediatric cataracts, trauma and all types of squints in children and adults.

Tulika Kar

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Emirates Health Services and practices
Fujairah, UAE

Hospital where she has been working since 2012. She has an extensive surgical experience and worked with International NGO's in India and Nigeria prior to coming to UAE.

Usman Mahmood

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mediclinic hospital Airport road
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant Ophthalmologist, trained in UK and Ireland. Fellow of Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.
Fellowship in VR surgery from Manchester Royal Eye Hospital UK.
Currently HOD at Mediclinic hospital Airport road Abu Dhabi.

Vasu Kumar

Specialist Ophthalmologist

NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai investment park
Dubai, UAE

Vitreoretina specialist , Head of Department of Ophthalmology, NMC Royal hospital, Dubai.
Have been awarded various fellowships FACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons) , FICO(Fellow of international college of ophthalmologists ) ,FAICO Vitreoretina( Fellow of All India Collegium of ophthalmologist, India). Presented papers in international conferences .Have various publications including chapters in ophthalmology textbooks.

Wael Elmenawy

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Magrabi eye center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

PhD,FRCS
Lecturer of ophthalmology,Alex university
Head of glaucoma&cataract unit,Magrabi,Abu Dhabi.

Waleed Ghobashy

Associate Professor and Consultant of Ophthalmology

Magrabi Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Waleed Ghobashy; Assistant Professor and Consultant of Ophthalmology, Suez Canal University, Egypt. Medical Director Magrabi Eye Center, Al Ain, UAE. Dr. Waleed started his residency in 1996 Suez Canal University Hospital, Egypt. received master then passing MD exams and PhD thesis in “Ocular changes after myopic LASIK” from Suez Canal University, Egypt. He moved to Knoxville, TN, USA as the clinical fellow of Dr. Steven Sterling MD; the distinguished phaco refractive surgeon 2005 to 2007. Dr. Ghobashy did research and clinical work in refractive surgery, cataract, glaucoma, medical retina with many published research papers in regional and international journals.

Wassim Altroudi

Expertise comprises diverse clinical ophthalmic case-mix

Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Altroudi graduated from the Medical School in Damascus (SYRIA) in 1999 and started his training in Ophthalmology at Eye Surgical Hospital in Damascus. He continued general ophthalmic training and sub-specialty in anterior segment surgery in France In 2005.

Dr. Altroudi’s expertise comprises diverse clinical ophthalmic case-mix, Corneal Diseases and Dystrophy, especially Keratoconus and post trauma complications, Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery, as well as IOL implant. Moreover, Dr. Altroudi has developed significant surgical experience in performing refractive surgery (LASIK, EPILASIK), and phakic intra ocular lenses implants (ICL, Cashet, Artisan…).

In the posterior segment Dr. Altroudi has a wide experience in medical retina like Retinal Laser for Retinal Tears and Diabetic Retinopathy, and Intravitreal Injections of therapeutic agents such as triamcinolone, bevacizumab (AVASTIN) and ranibizumab (LUCENTIS) for the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy, age related Macular Degeneration, and Retinal Vascular Diseases.

His special interests include:

– Phacoemulsion and IOL (mono and multifocal) implants for cataract
– Refractive surgery (LASIK, EPILASIK) and phakic IOLs surgery
– Corneal surgery (keratoplasty)
– Keratoconus refractive procedures (topography guided PRK with CXL) and Toric ICL implants
– Eye surface reconstruction surgery (stem cells, and Amniotic membrane transplantation)
– Retinal Laser for Retinal Tears, Diabetic retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Disorders
– Intravitreal Anti – VEGF and Steroids for age related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Disorders.

Dr. Altroudi participated in several voluntary surgical campaigns in Syria, India & Dubai to help poor people in the far villages to restore vision and also received appreciations certificates from Noor Dubai Initiative, Dubai and Sahai Institute of Ophthalmology, India.

Yaser Abdulrazaq

Ophthalmolgy Specialist

Alqassimi Hospital
Sharjah, UAE

Dcotor YASER is an ophthalmology specialist whos is currently workink at ALQASSIMI hospital / Sharjah as anterior sement and vitreoretinal surgeon .Dr. YASER has over 15 years of experience in ophthalmology .He has an array of experience covering the surgical and medical management of vitreoretinal disorder ,uveitis and anterior segment surgeries .

Zabila Khan

Lead Orthoptist/ Electrophysiologist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

After graduating from The University of Sheffield in 2009, Zabila worked as an Orthoptist in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom for 5 years. In 2014 she moved to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) where she further developed her skills in Orthoptics and Visual Electrophysiology. She currently leads the Orthoptic and Electrophysiology services at CCAD. She has a special interest in ocular genetics, pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.