Head of Orthoptics Department
Moorfields Eye Hospitals 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.

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sheikha Dr Noura is the President of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Noura has a wealth of experience in diagnosis and management in conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Vascular retinopathy, retinal degenerations and dystrophies, macular diseases and inflammatory eye diseases.

Dr. Noura was a resident in Ophthalmology at Bonn University Hospital, where Prof Dr. Frank Holz was the head of the department. Her experiences included general ophthalmology and all the subspecialties including procedures and surgeries. She holds German Board in Ophthalmology (Facharzt).

Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ahmed Al Saadi graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Al Ain in 1999 (Distinction with Honour). He received multiple awards of excellence throughout medical school. He joined the Ophthalmology program in McGill University, Canada in July 2001 and graduated in 2006 from the Royal College of Surgeons Canada.

He was awarded with the first clinician price in 2003 in McGill. Following that, he obtained a fellowship in cornea and anterior Segment from the University of Montreal in 2007. He completed his Executive Masters in Healthcare Administration in 2010 (Distinction with Honour).

He has been working in Zayed Military Hospital. He established the Cornea transplant program at Zayed Military Hospital in 2008. He also introduced the up to date cornea procedure to Zayed Military Hospital. He has performed more than 1,500 refractive procedures. He is actively involved in teaching in UAE University and various residency programs in the UAE. He has a special interest in Keratoconus. He is the Chief Medical Officer of ZMH.

Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr Omnia Hamam is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Zayed Military Hospital. Fellowship in Glaucoma and Retina from Pierre and Marie Curie University Paris. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UAE University and Head of Scientific Committee in Emirates Society of Ophthalmology.

She is French board certified, worked during 5 years in different university hospitals in Paris, followed by 2 years in Quinze Vinghts hospital – The second biggest eye center in Europe. She was apart from research team in ocular surfaces and glaucoma disease in Institute du vision in Paris. She has given many lectures in National and International Congress. She also obtained four University Diplomas such as: DU in Glaucoma 2015; DIU in Retinal Imaging and Pathology 2014; DIU of Neuro-ophthalmology 2012-2013; DIU Ocular Inflammation and infection 2009-2010.

Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road
London, UK

Prof Keith Barton is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 1996. Glaucoma Service Director since 2005. Honorary Reader, Department of epidemiology and Genetics, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital. Prof Keith is Chairman, International Glaucoma Association Registered Charity and Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/U of Miami
Miami, US

Dr Richard K Lee is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, with a Secondary Appointment in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, a Secondary Appointment in the Neuroscience Program and awarded Walter G. Ross Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmic Research, at the Bascom Palmer Institute, Florida, USA. He specializes in Glaucoma and Cataract and Refractive disease.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Safar is an American Board-Certified ophthalmologist and a highly experienced consultant in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Dr. Safar is the Medical Director of Moorfields UAE and is currently based at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. He undertook his medical post- graduate Georgetown University in Washington, DC, USA, where he also served as a Chief Resident. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Safar has undertaken research and clinical trials in areas such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related eye diseases, and published and presented extensively. Dr. Safar is also an Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mohamed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health sciences in Dubai, UAE.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Abu Dhabi, 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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Kozak is a renowned specialist in the comprehensive range of vitreoretinal surgical procedures including paediatric ophthalmic surgery. Dr. Kozak is the medical lead of Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi, where he is currently based. He undertakes advanced surgical procedures and has pioneered various retinal laser techniques. He has extensively researched, undertaken clinical trials, published and lectured around his specialist areas of interest.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr Fahd Quhill is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised 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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, 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.

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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mohamed Sayed, MD is an internationally recognised Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in cataract, glaucoma, and anterior segment surgery in adults and children at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He has undergone advanced fellowship training in glaucoma as well as pediatric ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Florida, USA, and is one of a handful of specialists with dual training in these two subspecialties.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, 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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, 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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ali is a consultant paediatric ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the management of all paediatric eye conditions including congenital eye diseases, cataract and squints. Dr. Ali is the chief of paediatric ophthalmology service for Moorfields UAE and is currently based at Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi. In addition to his practice, he has published original research and teaching including a post as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Pakistan Institute of Ophthalmology.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Qasiem is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon, specialised in oculoplastic surgery. He has dual fellowship training in Oculoplastic Surgery as well as Cornea, Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery. His area of expertise is in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery which includes surgery on the eyelids, the orbit, and the tear drainage system, for adults and children Dr. Nasser has been an active researcher and has published many manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. He has given lectures at national and international meetings including The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology and World Ophthalmology Congress.

Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismologist
Chief of Paediatric Ophthalmology Service at Moorfields UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Darakhshanda Khurram is a highly experienced consultant paediatric ophthalmologist at M Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.

Dr. Khurram studied medicine at the Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan, and undertook a post-graduate fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK. She completed her fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK.

Dr. Khurram is an active researcher, publisher and presenter in her specialist field.

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Subspecialty interest in Adult & Paediatric Strabismus Surgery, General Paediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Cataract Surgery & General Ophthalmology
Dubai, 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.

Consultant Ophthalmologist
Specialised in Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology
Dubai, 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.

Specialist General Ophthalmologist
Dubai, 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.

Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Wajiha Kheir is Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in Medical Retina and Ocular Oncology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.

Dr. Kheir completed her undergraduate studies and medical education at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. She was awarded the BSc in Biology with high distinction, the Penrose Award, and the MD degree with induction to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) – Honor Medical Society. She then completed a year of Internal medicine Internship and three years of Ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Her subsequent sub-speciality 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.

Dr. Wajiha has eighteen peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters published. Her research work has been presented in over twenty posters and/or paper presentations at regional and international conferences.