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Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology – The Carl Gustav Carus Hospital
Specialist General Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Alia Issa is an experienced general Ophthalmologist with a special interest in glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology and dry eye management at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
She is German Board certified and holds a PhD in Medicine in Glaucoma Research from the Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. She has practised in leading medical institutions such as Schlossparkklinik in Berlin, Germany, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charite Berlin, the largest teaching hospital in Germany and EAZ Radebeul, Germany.
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Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
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 Medical Director of Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UAE. He is based in Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
Dr. Ammar undertook his medical training in Syria before moving to the United States for post-graduate training. He specialised in Ophthalmology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He then acquired an additional 2-year fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Diseases & 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. 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.
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Associate Staff Physician (Medical and Surgical Retina, and Uveitis)
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
UAE
Aniruddha Agarwal is currently working as an Associate Staff Physician (Medical and Surgical Retina, and Uveitis) at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Previously, he was a faculty (Assistant Professor) at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. He has completed his Clinical Research Fellowship at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, Omaha, Nebraska, USA (2014-2016) and Surgical Vitreoretina Fellowship at PGIMER, India (2016-2019).
He has received the Kataria Memorial Gold Medal from Prime Minister of India in 2014. In 2024, he completed his Ph.D. from the Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
He has authored more than 275 publications and 40 book chapters. His areas of interest include ocular imaging, retinal diseases and uveitis.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Esmaeil Mohammad Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with excellent surgical experience including all types of corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP), ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract and laser refractive surgery. Dr. Arbabi is the Clinical Lead of Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, he was Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Cornea, Cataract & Laser Refractive Surgery) and the Lead for Refractive Services at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr 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 specialises in the assessment and management of uveitis and inflammatory eye diseases (uveitis, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases of the eye) as well as medical retinal disease, such as diabetes, macular degeneration, inherited retinal disease 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. 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.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
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Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Nottingham
UK
Professor Harminder Singh Dua CBE FRCS is an Indian-British medical doctor and researcher. He is the chair and professor of ophthalmology at University of Nottingham and is the head of the Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Prior, he was associate professor at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA when he was invited to chair in Nottingham in April 1994. He earlier did his Graduation in Medicine from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.
Dua is also the co-editor in chief with Arun Singh of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. He was president of EuCornea, the European society of Cornea and Ocular surface disease specialists. He is also president of the EVERf (European Association for Vision and Eye Research Foundation) and past president of the association itself. He was elected to the chair of Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis and invited to join as member of the American Ophthalmological Society by thesis. In March 2011 he was elected president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK commencing his duties on 25 May 2011. He has over 200 research publications, 20 published letters, and 14 book chapters to his credit.
Dua was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to eye healthcare, health education and ophthalmology. In March 2021 he was appointed to the ceremonial post of Sheriff of Nottingham for 2021-22.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Imad Hakim is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He holds a graduate degree from the University of Aleppo in Syria, obtained in 2002. Dr. Hakim also holds a certificate in Ophthalmology from Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich, Germany. He undertook his sub specialty training in Cataract and Refractive surgery at Realeyes Eye Clinic in Munich, Germany. His areas of expertise are in Femto laser assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), Refractive vision correction surgery (LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK, PTK, Implantable Contact Lenses ICLs, Multifocal Intraocular Lenses IOLs and Add-On IOL), Keratoconus, Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) Laser Eye Surgery and General Ophthalmology.
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Head of Education
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
After qualifying as an Orthoptist with an Honors Degree from the University of Sheffield, Mrs. Katy Naylor established a passion for medical education and furthered her training at UCL in London; gaining a PGCE in post compulsory education. Katy maintains her clinical and managerial roles while supporting all the educational courses from development through to completion. She also teaches internationally and is a supporter of a number of medical education charities.
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Head of the department of vitreo-retinal surgery
Moorfields Eye Hospital London
UK
Lyndon da Cruz began his medical career in Perth, Western Australia. In 1982 he was awarded the Inaugural Reynolds Scholarship to study medicine at St Georges College, University of Western Australia. He was awarded the State Health Department research prize for public health during his studies. A degree in Philosophy and Physiology took him to Oxford University in 1990 and following the degree he remained in the UK to complete the fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists based at the Oxford Eye Hospital. In 1995 he returned to Western Australia on an Australian Medical Research Council (MRC) Scholarship where he was awarded a PhD from UWA for his research on Gene Transfer to the Retinal Pigment Epithelium in 1999. He completed the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists and the first of his sub-specialty retinal fellowships.
In 2000 he was nominated the Menzies Scholar for Australia by the Australian MRC and the Menzies Foundation. Also, in the same year, he was awarded the Howard Florey Fellowship from the Royal Society that brought him to Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Institute of Ophthalmology. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Ophthalmology in Retinal Gene therapy and medical and surgical retinal fellowships at Moorfields. In 2003 he was appointed Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in medical and surgical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He was appointed Professor of Retinal Stem Cell and Transplantation Surgery at UCL. He is Chief Investigator and surgeon for the bionic eye implantation project in London and is currently clinical lead on The London Project for transplanting stem-cell-derived retinal cells for patients with Macular Degeneration. He is the head of the department of vitreo-retinal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
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Associate Professor
Duke Eye Center
USA
Dr El-Dairi is Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist currently an associate professor at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
She went to medical school and did her ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon then moved to Duke for her pediatric then neuro-ophthalmology fellowships. She has been on faculty at Duke University since 2009.
She has a special interest in optic nerve head development and imaging in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Most of her research has been in describing the use of optical coherence tomography in normal children as well as in pediatric neurologic diseases and glaucoma.
In collaboration with her Duke pediatric ophthalmology team, they reported on racial variations of optic nerve head and macular OCT in children and infants, described the use of OCT in grading glaucoma severity, pediatric papilledema, and optic pathway gliomas.
For fun, she likes to go on long walks and hikes and take photographs.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Morcillo is a consultant ophthalmologist, specialised in cornea, cataract and refractive Surgery. Dr. Morcillo is the chief of cornea service for Moorfields UAE and is currently based at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. He helped develop many of the refractive treatments offered today, such as LASIK, LASEK, ICLs and multifocal IOLs. His research efforts include surgical topics and outcomes such as Ultrathin LASIK, Keratoconus screening, ICLs and multifocal IOLs, among others.
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Clinical Professor/Department Chairman Posterior Segment
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
UAE
Dr. Nicola George Ghazi is an American Board Certified Ophthalmologist who subspecializes in ophthalmic pathology and vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery. He is currently a Consultant for retinal diseases and surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE where he also serves as department chairman, posterior segment at the eye institute.
Dr. Ghazi has many years of experience in eye and retinal surgery as well as the treatment of eye cancers. Through his previous academic career, he 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, as well as at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine at the Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon where he also served as the Chairman of the ophthalmology department. Dr. Ghazi also has extensive experience in research and education. His clinical and research work has focused on the fields of retinal surgery, retinal imaging, and treatment of retinal diseases.
Dr. Ghazi is the author of numerous published research articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has delivered many presentations, among which were many invited lectures, at regional, national and international meetings across the world. He is a member of many national and international ophthalmic organizations and a reviewer for numerous ophthalmic journals. His dedication to clinical excellence, patient experience, research and medical education lead to his recognition by many honors and awards.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Giledi is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Giledi has extensive experience in teaching and training, he is a noted presenter and has an extensive body of research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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Medical Director, Sp. Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Medcare Eye Centre Dubai
UAE
Dr. Prasan Rao is the Medical Director, Head of Ophthalmology, Sp. Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Medcare Eye Centres and Medcare Hospital.
He completed his MD, FRCSEd(UK) from Sir JJ Group of Hospitals and received his vitreoretinal fellowship from Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai, India).
He has more than 28 years of experience in cataract surgery, medical and surgical retina, managing ROP and has practiced in medical institutions such as Dubai Hospital, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital.
His main research interest is in retinal vascular disorders, surgical retina and has published papers on DME, AMD.
Apart from clinical practice, he passionately pursues playing badminton, running.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Salma Yassine is a consultant ophthalmologist in paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
She holds a bachelor’s in science with high distinction and a medical degree from the American University of Beirut. She finished Her ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center before pursuing a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, followed by another fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC.
She has researched intracranial hypertension and nanophthalmos and published research papers on nystagmus and nanophthalmos in leading journals.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Salman Waqar is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist specialising in the treatment of adult glaucoma and cataracts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. Dr. Waqar’s research interests include optimising patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance and the development of innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety.
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Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Suhair Twaij is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialist interest in adult and paediatric Strabismus surgery, Paediatric Ophthalmology, adult Cataract Surgery and General Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
Dr Twaij holds a graduate degree in medicine from the Baghdad University Medical School. She worked as a consultant ophthalmologist at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast and was the clinical lead for the adult motility service in Northern Ireland. She was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in ophthalmology in the UK and was awarded the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Fellowship.
Dr. Suhair is an avid researcher with Medline-published papers in various ophthalmology topics such as medical retina, paediatric ophthalmology and oculoplastics.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal surgeon
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Dr. Usman Mahmood, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasgow), MRCOphth(London), is a highly qualified Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with extensive expertise in his field. He earned his Certificate of Specialist Training in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Additionally, he is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London and has completed a prestigious Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgeries at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, UK.
Dr. Mahmood's expertise spans retinal detachment repair, the management of advanced diabetic eye disease and its complications, treatment of macular holes and epiretinal membranes, and the management of vitreous, pre-retinal, intra-retinal, and sub-retinal hemorrhages. He is also proficient in addressing anterior and posterior segment trauma and performing high-volume modern cataract surgeries with premium intraocular lens implants. Dr. Mahmood's extensive training and commitment to patient care position him as a leading figure in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery.
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Assistant Professor
American University Of Beirut/Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Lebanon
Dr. Wajiha Kheir is an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon and a visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City, specialized in Medical Retina and Ocular Oncology.
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) – 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.
She has more than five years of regional and international experience in Medical Retinal and Ocular Oncology in the United States and Lebanon. In her career, she has practiced in leading medical institutions such as Duke University Health System and the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Dr. Kheir has 24 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.
She is a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the International Society of Ocular Oncology.
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Business Development and Marketing Director
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Ms. Maha Aboughali is the Business Development and Marketing Director of Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE, since 2007. Her previous experience includes Marketing and Management roles in multinational and national organisations, both nationally and internationally. In addition to holding an M.B.A. with a concentration in Management (Honors), she also holds a B.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing, obtained from the University of Texas, USA.
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Marketing Manager
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Eymen Baloglu is the Marketing Manager of Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE. Prior to joining Moorfields, he worked in a marketing role at a Dubai Government entity focused on healthcare. He has extensive experience in the retail and investment sectors within the banking industry. Eymen is passionate about developing strategies that secure a competitive market advantage, enhance brand loyalty, and boost revenue. He holds a Bachelor of Business (BA) in Business Management with first-class honors and is currently an MBA candidate at the University of Manchester.
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Business Development Manager
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Ms. Shereen Alnaser is the Business Development Manager of Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE. She has a thorough knowledge in the healthcare sector in the region. She held regional marketing and commercial management positions in multinational companies before joining Moorfields. She is recognized with her social skills and ability to develop commercial channels, helping organizations obtain better brand recognition and financial growth. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Head of Education Department
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Katy Naylor is an experienced Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
Katy was educated in England and following graduation from Sheffield University she was employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital London, where she gained a wealth of experience in her specialist field. Katy had an active role both in London’s main site and its outreach centres; she has extensive experience in all branches of Orthoptic work including: ocular motility, specialist motility, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmogy, adnexal, toxin, visual screening, primary care, accident and emergency, paediatric glaucoma and genetic clinics.
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.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreo-Retina Surgeon
Moorfields eye Hospital
UAE
Dr. Alaa Attawan is a consultant ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and vitreo-retina surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, UAE, with over 20 years of experience in the field. Previously, he served as a Retina Consultant at Moorfields Eye Centre, Bedford Hospital, UK. He also co-founded and led the Retina service at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, UAE, where he was recognized as one of SEHA’s top 10 consultants in 2022.
Dr. Attawan completed his foundation and specialized ophthalmology training in the UK, including a fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal surgery and Uveitis, and a second fellowship at Nottingham University Hospitals. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2014) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (2013).
An active educator and researcher, Dr. Attawan has over 10 publications and is a sought-after speaker at national and regional conferences. He has also served as an associate tutor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London.
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Head of Department Dubai Hospital
Oculoplastic ophthalmic surgeon & Strabismologist
Dubai Hospital
UAE
Prof. Dr. Nezzar Hachemi, MD, PhD, FEBO is a renowned oculoplastic ophthalmic surgeon and strabismologist, currently serving as the Head of the Department at Dubai Hospital. He trained extensively in France, holding both French and European Board certifications in Ophthalmology, and completed fellowships in pediatric strabismus and oculoplastic-orbital surgery.
Dr. Hachemi also has a strong academic background, with a PhD in Neurosciences from Blaise Pascal University in Auvergne, France. He has taught medicine and ophthalmology in France and the UAE, serving as Residency Program Director in Dubai. His contributions to the field include numerous publications in ophthalmology and neurosciences, and he is an associate editor for the Dubai Medical Journal.
Prior to his role in Dubai, Dr. Hachemi was the Head of Pediatric and Oculoplastic Ophthalmology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center in Riyadh and a professor at Al Faisal University. He is also the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Ovision, a center of excellence in ophthalmology based in Lyon, France.
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Arthur Lim Professor in Ophthalmology
Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore
Singapore
Professor Gemmy Cheung is the Arthur Lim Professor in Ophthalmology at Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore (NUS). She leads the Medical Retina Department at Singapore National Eye Center and heads the Retina Research Group at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). Her research focuses on Asian retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), and myopic macular degeneration.
With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, Prof. Cheung is a prominent clinician-scientist known for her extensive research in AMD and PCV. She has led major clinical trials in anti-VEGF therapies and has been invited to deliver more than 130 lectures at international conferences. Her accolades include prestigious awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Macula Society, and the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. Prof. Cheung is also featured on the Ophthalmologist Power List for 2021 and 2022.
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Physician
Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi
UAE
Dr. El-Ghrably, MS, PhD, FRCOphth is a staff physician in the eye institute 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, also he was the educational and clinical supervisor for specialty trainee doctors. He chaired the Research and Development (R&D) lead for the division of surgery in JCUH for a while and was the Ophthalmology representative for North East Local Eye Health Network (LEHN).
Also he was the Founder of Northern Regional Annual Audit meeting and a member of royal college, UK national committee for requirement of specialist trainees.
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.
Dr. El-Ghrably has a special interest in medical and surgical retinal disorders. He did large number of ocular surgeries including: 4000 phacoemulsification with intraocular lens and nearly 1000 of Vitreoretinal surgeries. He was actively involved in research and been awarded a PhD degree from Nottingham University, UK in 2000. He was the principle investigator for some clinical trials e.g MERLOT and Comrade clinical trials at JCUH. He has published widely and regularly invited as a speaker in many national and international conferences.
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Chairman of the Glaucoma Division
Glaucoma Consultant
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Konrad Schargel MD, PHD, FEBO is a distinguished ophthalmologist with extensive training and experience in glaucoma, anterior segment, and retina. He completed his MD degree at Universidad de los Andes in Mérida, Venezuela, followed by an Ophthalmology degree and PhD at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas. Dr. Schargel pursued multiple fellowships in anterior segment, retina, and glaucoma at Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante in Spain.
He has held several key roles, including Division Chairman of Glaucoma and Anterior Segment at the same Spanish hospital, and has worked in the Glaucoma and Ocular Trauma section at Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja in Spain. Dr. Schargel is also a professor at the School of Optics and Optometry, Universidad de Alicante, where he supervises master’s students in clinical optometry.
Internationally, Dr. Schargel serves as a Glaucoma Consultant at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine, AlFaisal University in Riyadh. He is also the Chairman of the Glaucoma Division at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
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Clinical Anesthesiology
American University of Beirut
Lebanon
Dr. Marie Aouad Maroun is a Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Chairperson of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the American University of Beirut. She earned her MD from Saint Joseph University, Beirut, and completed her residency at Hôpital Hôtel Dieu in Lyon, France, and AUBMC. Dr. Aouad is certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care by the Arab Board and holds a certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography from the National Board of Echocardiography (USA).
Her clinical expertise includes pediatric and pediatric cardiac anesthesiology. She played a pivotal role in achieving ACGME-I accreditation for AUBMC’s Anesthesiology residency program and continues to lead in this area. Dr. Aouad is actively involved in various committees and is a member of the Arab Board of Medical Specialization in Anesthesiology.
With over 120 publications, Dr. Aouad is a noted author and serves as a reviewer and board member for several national and international journals. She has presented at numerous scientific meetings worldwide.
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Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
USA
Matthew W. Wilson, MD, FACS is the Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, TN, and Director of the Hamilton Eye Institute. He holds the Barrett G. Haik Endowed Chair and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology. A native of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Wilson earned his medical degree, residency, and ophthalmic pathology fellowship at Emory University. He furthered his training with fellowships in ocular oncology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, and in ophthalmic plastics and reconstructive surgery at Casey Eye Institute/Oregon Health Sciences University.
Dr. Wilson is an active clinical and translational researcher with over 150 peer-reviewed publications. He directs the St. Jude Global Retinoblastoma Program and has established retinoblastoma centers of excellence in Central America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He has trained numerous fellows in ocular oncology and oculoplastics and serves on the Board of Trustees for both the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and Furman University, his undergraduate alma mater
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Ophthalmic Surgeon
Moorfields Eye Hospitals London
UK
Sajjad is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Lead for Experimental Medicine at Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, UK). His expertise is in corneal and external eye diseases, and cataract and refractive surgery. He runs a laboratory research group in corneal stem cell biology at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. Sajjad has expertise in translational medicine, having taken drugs, cell therapies and surgical devices for the eye through the regulatory pathway to first-in-human or first-in-eye clinical trials.
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Medical Director, Co-founder and Head of Vitreo Retinal Unit
Eye Consultants Center
UAE
Dr. Ahmed El Khashab is the Medical Director, co founder and Head of Vitreo Retinal Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City. He is a highly experienced Consultant in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgeries with a strong reputation of excellence that extends from his esteemed patients to Ophthalmologists throughout the medical community.
Dr. El Khashab received his Medical Degree with honor from Ain Shams University, followed by a 3 years Residency program at Ain Shams University Hospital and received his Master Degree in Ophthalmology from the same renowned University. Dr Ahmed El Khashab also completed his fellowship in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK and is certified member of the International Council of Ophthalmology of Cambridge.
Following this, he started his specialized Vitreoretinal surgical training in El Noor Eye Hospital in Egypt and Magrabi Eye Hospital in KSA then completed the European Vitreoretinal Training program in Germany.
He previously filled the position of Head of Vitreoretinal department in Magrabi Eye Hospitals in Al Madina (KSA), Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE). Dr. Al Khashab specialized in advanced and complicated vitrioretinal surgeries covering diabetic complications, retinal detachments and macular surgeries.
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Managing Partner, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship
Sierra Eye Associates
USA
Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS is a Managing Partner, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship at Sierra Eye Associates and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Dr. Khanani founded the clinical research department at Sierra Eye Associates, which is now one of the leading clinical research centers in the country. He has served as a principal investigator for over 100 clinical trials and has been a top enroller in the country for multiple Phase 1-3 trials. In addition, Dr Khanani has been the first one to perform surgical procedures in multiple surgical clinical trials dealing with sustained delivery and gene therapy. He has over 90 scientific publications.
Dr. Khanani also serves as a member of national and international clinical trial steering committees as well as scientific advisory boards with the goal of bringing new treatment options for patients with retinal diseases. Dr. Khanani is frequently invited as a guest speaker at national and international meetings.
Dr. Khanani is an elected member of the Macula Society, Retina Society and has received numerous awards of distinction. In 2019, he received the Nevada Business Magazine Healthcare Heroes Physician of the Year award for his continued dedication to the field of ophthalmology. He has received the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and was also awarded the prestigious ASRS Presidents’ Young Investigator Award in 2021. In 2023, Dr. Khanani was invited to give the prestigious 2023 Ernst Bodenheimer Memorial Lecture at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals Dubai
UAE
Dr. Avinash Gurbaxani is a visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, specializing in uveitis, medical retina, and cataract surgery. He has extensive expertise in managing uveitis, inflammatory eye diseases, and medical retinal conditions such as diabetes, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular disease. Dr. Gurbaxani is highly skilled in complex cataract surgeries and the use of immunosuppression for inflammatory conditions. He trained in ophthalmology at renowned institutions, including Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Oxford Eye Hospital, and completed fellowships in uveitis and medical retina. An active researcher, he regularly presents at global conferences and is a member of several prestigious ophthalmology organizations.
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Head – Paediatric Ophthalmology
The American University of Beirut
Lebanon
Dr Christiane Haddad directs the pediatric ophthalmology service in the department of ophthalmology at the American University of Beirut. She is also a visiting consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. In addition to seeing clinic patients (pediatric glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus, and congenital ocular diseases), she takes care of patients in the nursery and in the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) in collaboration with St Jude Cancer Center in Memphis, USA. Along with the oncology team, she helped establish a Retinoblastoma Program accepting retinoblastoma patients of all nationalities (now around twenty-two active patients) offering work-up, imaging, treatment (systemic and local), surveillance and genetic testing/ counseling. Dr Haddad oversees teaching residents clinical and surgical pediatric ophthalmology and in training the retina fellow in the areas of retinopathy of prematurity and retinoblastoma. She engages in research both nationally and internationally, with main interests in amblyopia, genetic eye diseases, strabismus, pediatric glaucoma, and retinoblastoma.
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Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Moorfields Eye Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
UK
Dr Hari Jayaram is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinician-Scientist based at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he is the Director of the Glaucoma Service, Chair of the Moorfields Consultants Committee and Co-Chair of the Research Management Committee. He has an honorary academic appointment as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. He has a specialist interest in glaucoma, with expertise in the medical, laser and surgical management of adult glaucoma, including complex and secondary glaucomas, as well as cataract surgery, especially in patients with glaucoma. His research interests include experimental glaucoma models, egenerative medicine strategies for glaucoma and clinical trials.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
University of Arizona
USA
Igor Kozak, M.D., PhD, MSc. is a vitreoretinal surgeon and retina and ocular imaging specialist who specializes in introducing the newest technologies into clinical practice. He is a graduate of P.J.Safarik University in Kosice, Slovak Republic and has completed both vitreoretinal and uveitis fellowships at the University of California, San Diego. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical research from UCSD. He is currently a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon, Retina Division Chief and a Director of Research at the Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, and vitreoretinal surgery. In his research, Dr. Kozak focuses on retinal diagnostic imaging and image analysis, retinal pharmacology and drug delivery systems.
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Co-Founder & Medical Director
Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals
India
Dr Kapur is the Co-Founder & Medical Director of Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals. Having done MS (Ophthal) from Guru Nanak Eye Centre at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, he received his medical & surgical training from this prestigious medical college & further advanced training at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Kapur has been conducting training lectures and live surgery workshops & instruction courses at various conferences for fellow Ophthalmologists all over the world with innumerable paper presentations at national and international conferences like ICIMRK (International Cataract Implant Microsurgery and Refractive Keratoplasty) ASCRS, ESCRS, APACRS, etc.).
Dr. Kapur has been inducted as an APEX (Asia Pacific Expert) by Bausch and Lomb and is one of the two permanent Indian surgeons to be invited as APEX at APACRS (Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons). He is one of the best eye specialist in Delhi.
Moreover, he is one among the 7 surgeons all over the world who has been consistently invited as member of GSAB by BAUSH & LOMB internationally.
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OPD Charge Nurse
Moorfields Eye Hospital UAE
UAE
OPD Charge Nurse Graduated from University of Sharjah with Bachelor Degree. Worked as paediatric Nurse for 9 years then moved to Ophthalmology for 6 years. Participated with JCI accreditation in my previous work place.
With my lengthy experience, strong knowledge base and good interpersonal skills as Team leader, my goal is to continue my passion in providing best health care services to our patients through advanced evidence-based practice findings in cultural considerations.
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Optometrist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
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 paediatric eye care as well as education and training. Katie served as a mentor and educator for optometry students and pre-registration optometrists in the UK.
In her career, she has practiced in a community setting, managing day-to-day optometric clinics, as well as leading paediatric, red eye and emergency clinics.
She has an Optometry degree from the University of Ulster, as well as further accreditations in cataract, glaucoma and minor eye conditions.
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Co-founding director and head of the retina division
Aiken Ophthalmological Clinic
Spain
Patricia is the co-founding director and head of the retina division of Aiken Ophthalmological Clinic in Valencia, and is on staff in the medical-surgical retina division at University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe, Valencia (Spain). She has been Professor of Ophthalmic Nursing and worked as an Associate Professor at the University CEU Cardenal Herrera Oria. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University Miguel Hernández de Elche, Spain and received the highest honors from the Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, where she specialized in ophthalmology.
She has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences and has been both an author and reviewer for several notable ophthalmic journals. She remains dedicated to investigating methods to prevent or control the progression of various eye diseases, including macular degeneration, ocular vascular diseases, vitreo-retinal traction syndrome and the ocular manifestations of diabetes.
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Professor of ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
USA
Dr. Prem S. Subramanian is the Clifford R. and Janice N. Merrill Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and a professor of ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also serves as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and holds an adjunct professorship in surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. With a PhD in molecular and human genetics and an MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Subramanian is a leading expert in orbitocranial surgery and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. His research focuses on progressive thyroid ophthalmopathy, vision issues related to intracranial pressure, and visual/balance dysfunction therapies post-TBI. A prolific author with over 250 publications, he is deeply committed to education and currently chairs both the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Council.
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Head of Optometry department
Quironsaluad Medical Institute
UAE
Rahul Raghav, I am postgraduate in Optometry and highly qualified specialist optometrist with more than 16 years of experience in reputed leading eye hospitals in India and Dubai.
I am a certified orthokeratologist and specialty contact lens practitioner trained from USA and Spain. Depending on the needs of the patients, I utilize a wide variety of lenses including scleral contact lens, hybrid contact lens, rigid gas permeable contact lenses, soft and semi soft contact lens for keratoconus.
I have substantial experience in contact lens fitting for the patients with keratoconus, irregular cornea, post corneal transplant, corneal scarring, disfigured eyes, aphakia, high hypermetropia/myopia/astigmatism, and presbyopia.
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Operation Theatre Manager
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Ali Hassan AlQatou is an experienced Operation Theater Manager with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience in surgical nursing and healthcare management. Currently working at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, he oversees three operating theaters in a JCI-accredited facility and also serves as a Laser Safety Officer and Corneal Transplant Coordinator.
Ali holds a Master’s degree in Quality Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. His previous roles include surgical department leadership at Shaikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital and operating theater staff positions at Dubai Hospital and Jordan University Hospital. He is certified in BLS, ACLS, and laser safety, and is licensed in both Jordan and the UAE.
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Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Neuropedia Children’s Neuroscience Center
UAE
Dr. Arif Khan is a British Board-certified Consultant Pediatric Neurologist with extensive experience in the UK and the UAE. He trained at leading UK hospitals including Royal Manchester and University Hospitals of Leicester, where he also served as Consultant and led services for complex epilepsies, vagal nerve stimulation, and ketogenic diet therapies. In 2015, he moved to Dubai, where he founded Neuropedia Children’s Neurosciences Center—the region’s first dedicated pediatric neurosciences center—followed by a second branch in Sharjah and, more recently, Kids Neuro Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City. He also serves as Visiting Consultant and Director of the Gene Therapy Program at Fakeeh University Hospital.
An accomplished academic and author, Dr. Khan has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and the book Pediatrics – A Clinical Handbook. He is an Associate Professor (Adj) at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, an examiner for the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, and actively educates families through his YouTube channel Scrubs and Suits. His commitment to advancing pediatric neurology and raising public health awareness has made him a leading voice in the region and beyond.
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Research Associate
New York University Abu Dhabi
UAE
Dr. Carla Lanca is a Research Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi. Her research focuses on myopia, refractive error, and vision science. She has a particular interest in the epidemiology of myopia, the influence of environmental risk factors, and the development of evidence-based strategies for prevention and management.
She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on myopia control, refractive error, and artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, and is actively involved in international collaborations. Her work bridges clinical and population-level perspectives, ranging from the evaluation of interventions such as low-dose atropine and novel optical designs to the study of school- and community-based prevention programs.
In addition to her research, Dr. Lanca is dedicated to academic mentorship and the dissemination of knowledge. She is involved in research projects on digital eye strain, AI-assisted detection of ocular disease, and innovative approaches to myopia management, and is regularly invited to present at international conferences and professional meetings.
Her current projects explore the integration of artificial intelligence into ophthalmic research, the design of public health interventions for myopia prevention, and the translation of scientific evidence into effective clinical and educational practice. Through her work, Dr. Lanca is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to global efforts to address the growing burden of myopia and its associated complications.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist (Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus)
Moorfields Eye Hospital London
UK
Miss Roberts completed her undergraduate and clinical studies in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford Universities and underwent her training in ophthalmology in the Wessex Deanery of the UK before specialising with fellowships in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology in Cape Town and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (with John Lee and Gill Adams). Her first consultant role was in South London, followed by two years in Madrid with Rosario Gomez de Liano, after which she returned to London for three years before moving to the UAE, where she became the first paediatric ophthalmologist at Moorfields Dubai. She remained at Moorfields Dubai from 2010 to 2014, serving briefly as Medical Director, before returning to Moorfields London, where she was appointed as a consultant in the Strabismus and Paediatric Service. She also served as Clinical Lead of the Paediatric Service from 2022 to 2023. Her main interest is strabismus in both children and adults.
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Medical Director
Clínica Baviera Valencia
Spain
Dr. Jorge Navalón is the Medical Director of Clínica Baviera Valencia, where he works within the Refractive Surgery, Presbyopia Surgery, Cataract Surgery, and Cornea Units. A graduate in Medicine and Surgery, he has more than 20 years of experience in intraocular surgery, including cataract procedures, presbyopia surgery with monofocal, EDOF, multifocal and toric lenses, and phakic IOL implantation. His expertise also covers corneal refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), intracorneal ring segment implantation, and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, as well as glaucoma surgery and MIGS techniques.
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Nurse Manager
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Marwa Al Soud is a dedicated and results-driven Nurse Manager with over 13 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in both surgical and medical healthcare settings. Currently leading nursing operations at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Marwa excels in managing interdisciplinary teams, optimizing operational workflows, and ensuring compliance with international standards such as Joint Commission International (JCI). She holds a strong academic background, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Jordan, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Management from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (2024), Certified Manager from the Chartered Management Institution of London, and is currently pursuing a Master of Management and Business Administration in Nursing Leadership at Plymouth Marjon University, UK (expected 2025). Marwa’s professional experience spans across top-tier institutions, including Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, Jordan University Hospital in Amman, and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Her clinical expertise includes operating theatre nursing, pediatric care, and quality, complemented by a strong command of quality improvement, patient safety, strategic planning, and healthcare operations.
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Consultant in medical retina and uveitis
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
UAE
Sheikha Dr Al Qassimi graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University (MBBS).
She did her internship in Al Ain hospitals, then left for Cairo, Egypt to pursue her master's degree in Kasr El-Aini.
Sheikha Dr. Al Qassimi joined the residency program in the Ophthalmology Department at Bonn University Hospital where Prof Dr. Frank Holz is the Chief of the Ophthalmology Department. Her experiences included general ophthalmology and all the subspecialties including procedures and surgeries. After getting the German Board (FACHARZT), she completed 2 years Fellowship in the same department in Medical Retina
Then joined Moorfield’s Eye Hospital under Prof Dr. Sue Lightman’s supervision for an 18-month fellowship in Uveitis and Medical Retina as a full registered Doctor at the General Medical Council.
During that period, she was engaged in the clinical practice and research facility, as she conducted several multi-center research clinical trials.
She has a wealth of experience in diagnosing, investigating, and managing conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Vascular retinopathy, retinal degenerations and dystrophies, macular diseases, and inflammatory eye diseases.
Currently, Sheikha Al Qassimi is a consultant in medical retina and uveitis at Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi.
Engaged in several retinal guidelines and research
She is the President of the Emirates Medical Association and the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology.
She is the Division Chief of the Ophthalmology Department at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
Dr Al Qassimi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Retina Specialists, Euretina and International Uveitis Study Group
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Advanced & Research Orthoptist
Moorfields Eye Hospital London
UK
Dr. Vijay K. Tailor-Hamblin is an Advanced and Research Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital and a Module Lead on the UCL Masters in Orthoptics programme. He holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from UCL, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Ophthalmology and Genomic Healthcare. With over 20 years’ experience, his career spans advanced clinical practice, teaching, and research. Dr. Tailor-Hamblin leads the eye-YPAG young persons' advisory group, contributes as an expert reviewer for children’s eye research, and has delivered invited talks, including the prestigious Livery Lecture for the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. His research, focuses on strabismus, nystagmus, and inherited retinal diseases funding and is widely published in leading journals including The Lancet.
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Professor of Optometry
Ahliyya Amman University
Jordan
Prof. Yazan Gammoh, a Jordanian optometrist, holds a PhD in Optometry & Vision Science and an MSc in Optometry from the University of Bradford, UK. Yazan is Professor of Optometry and the Chairman of the Optometry Department at Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan. Prof. Gammoh is a Fellow of IACLE and IACLE Educator of the Year 2017 for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Prof. Gammoh’s main clinical and philanthropic interests are the management of vision impairment, where he established the first not-for-profit low vision rehabilitation clinic in Jordan to serve children regardless of their nationality, social, or financial status. Prof. Gammoh currently serves on the WCO Board of Directors as the WCO Education Committee Chair. He also co-chairs the Workforce Workstream of the Foundation Committee of the WHO SPECS 2030.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Samaya Specialized Center
UAE
Dr. Saleh Saif Al Messabi is one of the most esteemed Ophthalmologists in the region. Recognized for his exceptional work, he was honored with the Best Surgical Performance Award by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and received the prestigious Sheikh Rashed Al Maktoum Award for Scientific Excellence. A true pioneer in his field, Dr. Al Messabi was among the first two surgeons to introduce Femto-Cataract surgery to the Middle East in 2012, as well as new types of multifocal intraocular lenses. He also led innovation in advanced corneal transplant techniques, becoming one of the first surgeons in the region to perform and teach DSAEK and DALK procedures as early as 2007.
After completing his five-year Ophthalmology Residency at McGill University, Canada, Dr. Al Messabi pursued a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the University of Montreal in 2007. He then joined Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as an Ophthalmology Consultant, where he established SEHA’s Corneal Transplant Program the same year. Two years later, he founded the Residency Program and served as Program Director and Head of the Ophthalmology Department until 2012. Following this, he became the Medical Director and Partner at Samaya Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi. He teaches medical students at UAE University and regularly delivers lectures at major international conferences, including AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, and WOC.
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Medical Director
Clínica Baviera Valencia
Spain
Dr. Jorge Navalón is the Medical Director of Clínica Baviera Valencia, where he works within the Refractive Surgery, Presbyopia Surgery, Cataract Surgery, and Cornea Units. A graduate in Medicine and Surgery, he has more than 20 years of experience in intraocular surgery (including cataract procedures, presbyopia surgery with monofocal, EDOF, multifocal and toric lenses, and phakic IOL implantation), corneal refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), intracorneal ring segment implantation, and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, as well as glaucoma surgery and MIGS techniques.
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Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit
Instituto Microcirugia Ocular of Barcelona
Spain
Jose L. Güell, MD, PhD is Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Instituto Microcirugia Ocular, Grupo Miranza, Barcelona. He is Professor of the IMO Master Programme at UAB and Lead Professor for Anterior Segment Diseases at ESASO, Switzerland. A past President of both ESCRS and EuCornea, he currently serves on the ESCRS Board of Trustees.
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Nurse Manager
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
UAE
Marwa AL Soud is a dedicated and results-driven Nurse Manager with over 13 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in both surgical and medical healthcare settings. Currently leading nursing operations at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Marwa excels in managing interdisciplinary teams, optimizing operational workflows, and ensuring compliance with international standards such as Joint Commission International (JCI). She holds a strong academic background, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Jordan, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Management from the
Scottish Qualifications Authority (2024), Certified Manager from Charted management institution of London, and is currently pursuing a Master of Management and Business Administration in Nursing Leadership at Plymouth Marjon University, UK (expected 2025). Marwa’s professional experience spans across top-tier institutions, including Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, Jordan University Hospital in Amman, and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Her clinical expertise includes operating theatre nursing, pediatric care, and quality complemented by a strong command of quality improvement, patient safety, strategic planning, and healthcare operations.
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Visiting Specialist Ophthalmologist in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Glaucoma & Adult Strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam is a visiting specialist in neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. He earned his BSc (2007) with high distinction and MD (2011) from the American University of Beirut, completed his ophthalmology residency there in 2015, and pursued fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology & adult strabismus (2016, Children’s National Health System & George Washington Hospital, Washington DC) and neuro-ophthalmology (2017, University of Colorado).
With over five years of regional and international experience, Dr. Bou Ghannam has practiced in leading institutions and contributed extensively to research, publishing more than a dozen papers and book chapters on strabismus, optic nerve disorders, pediatric glaucoma, and related fields. He is a member of the AAO, LOS, NANOS, and AAPOS.
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Oculoplastic Surgeon
The Ezra Clinic
UK
Daniel Ezra is an award-winning Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon based in London and a Consultant in the Adnexal Department at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He specializes in primary and revision blepharoplasty, management of filler-related complications, and reconstructive procedures for craniofacial deformities, facial movement disorders, and lacrimal disease. Combining advanced surgical expertise with an artistic eye, he provides bespoke functional and aesthetic treatments through Moorfields and The Ezra Clinic, ensuring the highest standard of care.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dr. Imran Jawaid is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City. He holds an MBChB with honours from the University of Leicester and is also dual-qualified as an Optometrist.
Dr. Jawaid completed his FRCOphth fellowship and post-CCT fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK. With over 15 years of ophthalmology experience in the UK, he has served as Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of Service at Nottingham University Hospitals.
He has published extensively in leading journals and is an accomplished educator. Dr. Jawaid is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and recipient of several international awards.
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Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon in Paediatric Ophthalmology and adult Strabismus
Moorfields Eye Hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Dr. Muhammad Irfan Khan is a consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. He holds DRCOphth, MRCOphth, and FRCOphth from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, and completed a Paediatric Ophthalmology fellowship at SickKids, Toronto.
With over 20 years of international experience, Dr. Irfan is skilled in managing complex paediatric eye conditions—including cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity—and performs advanced procedures such as adjustable suture strabismus surgery for adults. He has published multiple research papers and is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and AAPOS.
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Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
Dr. Qasiem Nasser is a Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon with dual Fellowship training in Oculoplastic Surgery and Cornea, Cataract, and Anterior Segment Surgery. He specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for adults and children, including eyelid, orbital, and tear drainage procedures. He is also experienced in Laser Assisted Cataract and Refractive Surgery, such as LASIK, LASEK, RLE, ICL, and CXL.
Trained in Ireland, the U.S., and the U.K., Dr. Nasser is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is also an active researcher and international speaker.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Working as a consultant paediatric ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, providing a comprehensive high quality service in the field of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. I have successfully setup a new service of screening and treating retinopathy of prematurity.
I have worked for 12 years in the National Health services (NHS) on substantive posts in the United Kingdom. After completing my basic specialist training, I did a fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility at Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary. My training Pakistan and in the United Kingdom is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and I have been awarded CESR.
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Professor
Univerity of Houston
USA
Professor Bullimore is an internationally renowned scientist, speaker, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. He received his Optometry degree and PhD in Vision Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England. He spent most of his career at the Ohio State University and the University of California at Berkeley and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston. He is the former Editor of Optometry and Vision Science. His expertise in myopia, contact lenses, low vision, presbyopia, and refractive surgery means that he is consultant for a number of ophthalmic, surgical, and pharmaceutical companies. This work has resulted in approval of, among others, Paragon CRT, Alcon’s iLux, and CooperVision’s MiSight lens. He has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles including several modern classics in the field of myopia control.
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Associate Professor
University of Melbourne
Australia
Simon Skalicky is an Australian glaucoma sub-specialist ophthalmologist. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. Simon is the founder and inventor of Eyeonic, an Australian software company that provides visual field testing on any computer or tablet. With 25,000 tests performed and 11 research papers validating a similar accuracy to conventional perimetry machines, Eyeonic holds promise to improve the useablity, accessibility and affordability of perimetry services globally.
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Ophthalmic Surgeon
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital
England
Mr. Parulekar is a consultant ophthalmologist at the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Mr Parulekar trained in Mumbai, Oxford and Toronto and was appointed to his consultant position in 2007.
Mr. Parulekar treats a wide range of childhood eye conditions including squints (strabismus), paediatric cataracts and glaucoma, oculoplastics (eyelid surgery) and neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and external eye diseases. He is an expert in assessment and treatment of adult squints and neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
Mr Parulekar has private clinics in Oxford, Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, and receives referrals from all over the UK and Europe
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Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
UAE
Dr. Eldweik is a staff physician in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He has done a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, US, and a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
Dr. Eldweik has a special interest in comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric and adult strabismus, and a variety of neuro-ophthalmic disorders, including double vision, optic neuropathies, facial spasms, and pseudo tumor cerebri.
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Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Cambridge
UK
Professor Yu-Wai-Man is an academic neuro-ophthalmologist with a major research interest in mitochondrial genetics and inherited eye diseases. He holds a tenured Faculty position as Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair and the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit. In addition to his academic roles, he has joint clinical appointments at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London as an Honorary Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist.
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Chairman
Department of Ophthalmology
The Carl Gustav Carus Hospital
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Ramin Khoramnia is the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Germany. Prof. Dr. Khoramnia is a key opinion leader (KOL) and well-known expert in the field of presbyopia treatment, cataract and refractive surgery (including different kinds of premium intraocular lenses and surgical devices) and retinal diseases (especially intravitreal medication for macular diseases).
Prof. Dr. Dr. Khoramnia was a scholar of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. He has received the European Board of Ophthalmology Certification (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology – F.E.B.O.) in 2013 after participation at the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) Examination as the second best participant amongst more than 440 participants from 24 European countries.
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Optometrist
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai
With over nine years of international experience, Tharshika is skilled in adult and pediatric refraction, contact lens fitting, ocular health examinations, and ophthalmic lens dispensing. She has worked extensively in the UK, providing Enhanced Optical Services through the NHS, including cataract assessments and glaucoma referral refinement.
Tharshika began her career as a Dispensing Optician in 2013 and earned her BSc in Optometry from City University of London in 2015. She also holds postgraduate accreditations in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Minor Eye Conditions from the Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre.
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