[:en] 12 November 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Eye experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai are stressing the need for regular screening and physical exercise to help prevent and treat the effects of diabetes, that include eye complications that can cause blindness, if left uncontrolled. Exercise offers bio-chemical benefits beyond weight loss, which is helpful… Continue reading Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai highlights the importance of screening and physical exercise in preventing and treating diabetes on World Diabetes Day
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai screens 130 people on World Diabetes Day and diagnoses two with diabetes, demonstrating the value of screening
[:en] 23 November 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): A team of volunteers fromMoorfields Eye Hospital Dubai screened 130 people in four hours (around one patient every two minutes) during World Diabetes Day 2015, to support Dubai Healthcare City’s public health screening campaign. The event took place on Saturday November 14th, at Burj Plaza in Downtown… Continue reading Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai screens 130 people on World Diabetes Day and diagnoses two with diabetes, demonstrating the value of screening
Moorfields Eye Hospital London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai join forces for a professional medical symposium on children’s eye conditions
[:en]17 May 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Leading eye experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai are joining forces for a symposium on paediatric ophthalmology, covering some of the most serious children’s eye conditions, for eye care professionals in the Middle East. The symposium will take place at the Shangri-La… Continue reading Moorfields Eye Hospital London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai join forces for a professional medical symposium on children’s eye conditions
Dubai-based glaucoma experts encourage regular Glaucoma screening in the UAE; link to Diabetes increases risk of Glaucoma
10 March 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Marking the conclusion of World Glaucoma Awareness Week 2015 (March 8-14, held under the theme of BIG – Beat Invisible Glaucoma), the Glaucoma experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is calling for continued and greater awareness of the risk of this disease and highlighting the need for regular… Continue reading Dubai-based glaucoma experts encourage regular Glaucoma screening in the UAE; link to Diabetes increases risk of Glaucoma
Patients in the UAE need better understanding of laser corrective eye surgery, according to a Moorfields expert
[:en] 8 March 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Laser eye surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. In the UK, it is estimated that 15,000 people undergo laser eye surgery every year. It is quick, effective and life-changing for people who are able to stop wearing glasses and contact lenses, after surgery.… Continue reading Patients in the UAE need better understanding of laser corrective eye surgery, according to a Moorfields expert
Dr. Muralidharan Upendran
MBBS, MS (Ophth), MRCOphth, FRCOphth Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon GCAA Approved Specialist Medical Examiner]Dr. Muralidharan Upendran is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with sub-specialist training in Vitreo-Retinal surgery. He specialises in the surgical management of retinal disorders including retinal detachment, macular disease, diabetic retinopathy and ocular trauma. He also specializes in the medical management of retinal vascular… Continue reading Dr. Muralidharan Upendran
Dr. Muralidharan Upendran
MBBS, MS (Ophth), MRCOphth, FRCOphth Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon GCAA Approved Specialist Medical Examiner]Dr. Muralidharan Upendran is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with sub-specialist training in Vitreo-Retinal surgery. He specialises in the surgical management of retinal disorders including retinal detachment, macular disease, diabetic retinopathy and ocular trauma. He also specializes in the medical management of retinal vascular… Continue reading Dr. Muralidharan Upendran
Dr. Osama Giledi
MBBch, FRCSEd Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery GCAA Approved Specialist Aeromedical Medical Examiner Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (Adjunct) Dr Osama Giledi is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in Cornea, Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also skilled in managing ocular surface problems including severe dry… Continue reading Dr. Osama Giledi
Dr. Osama Giledi
MBBch, FRCSEd Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery GCAA Approved Specialist Aeromedical Medical Examiner Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (Adjunct) Dr Osama Giledi is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in Cornea, Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also skilled in managing ocular surface problems including severe dry… Continue reading Dr. Osama Giledi
Dr. Paola Salvetti
MD Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialist in Medical Retina Clinical Lead Aviation Medicine GCAA Approved Specialist Medical Examiner CASA Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist Dr. Paola Salvetti is an experienced ophthalmologist and retina specialist with substantial clinical and research experience in the diagnosis and treatment of retina diseases, gained in the USA, France and Italy. In addition, Dr Salvetti… Continue reading Dr. Paola Salvetti
Dr. Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa
MBBCh, PGDip, MRCOphth, FEBO, FRCS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Specialist in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery GCAA Approved Specialist Ophthalmologist and Aeromedical Examiner Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (Adjunct) Dr. Mustafa is a General Ophthalmic Surgeon and subspecialist in Glaucoma & Cataract, with experience in the latest surgical techniques in complex glaucoma management including microdrainage devices, laser treatment and… Continue reading Dr. Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa
Dr. Avinash Gurbaxani
MB BS, DOMS, FRCS (Ed) (Ophth) Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Uveitis and Medical Retinal Diseases and Cataract Surgery Chief of Retina Service, Moorfields UAE Associate Professor Of Ophthalmology (Adjunct) Dr. Gurbaxani specialises in the assessment and management of uveitis and inflammatory eye disease (uveitis, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases of the eye) as well as medical… Continue reading Dr. Avinash Gurbaxani