[:en]Patient thanks ‘The Incredible Dr. Khan’ in poetry
23 October 2017 (Dubai – United Arab Emirates): An adult patient visiting Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai to be assessed for a Lasik procedure ended up being diagnosed with a squint, of which she was unaware. The patient was successfully treated after an eye realignment surgical procedure. Squint is common amongst children and generally picked up in childhood when it is relatively easy to diagnose and correct. It can cause a debilitating double vision and affect the quality of life. However, there is no age limit to correcting the problem.
Squint (also known as ‘strabismus’) is a misalignment or crossing of the eyes. When it occurs in adults (known as ‘adult strabismus’), it may be a residual problem from childhood, which had never been diagnosed, or could occur as a result of eye disease, stroke or even eye tumours.
Emma Quintin – the Moorfields Dubai patient – is a Dubai resident and UK national, with a family history of eye problems. She had always had ‘tired eyes’ but no discomfort or impairment – and no diagnosis of squint. This all changed after a road accident at the start of 2017.
“I never really noticed the squint and so was surprised by the diagnosis, although my brother and grandmother had vision problems and I felt that my eyes were always tired,” said Emma. “Now, I can see properly and it is an incredible feeling; I work in the visual arts, theatre and TV, making good vision essential for my work. The eye realignment surgery was quick and straightforward. I was in and out of the hospital within the afternoon. Whilst there is always some risk involved, this was explained to me in depth prior to my operation and I went ahead full of confidence. In fact, I was so pleased with the results and with the care I received that I composed a special poem of thanks to my doctor, entitled – The Incredible Dr. Khan.”
After a family friend in Dubai recommended that she visit Moorfields, the hospital team – led by Dr. Khan – was able to assess and diagnose the problem.
Dr. Muhammad Irfan Khan, Consultant Ophthalmologist Specialist in Paediatrics, Strabismus and Cataract, at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, said: “We are very pleased with Emma’s results, recovery and progress. Squint is generally diagnosed in childhood, but of course there is no age limit for squint patients. Surgery is an outpatient procedure that we carry out at the hospital and patients quickly go back to a normal life. We were especially pleased that the hospital was recommended to Emma by an existing patient, as this is always the ultimate test of the quality of our patient service.”
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has treated more than 150,000 patients – including many complex cases – of nearly 200 nationalities since opening in Dubai Healthcare City, in 2007.
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai celebrates 10 years of serving patients from the UAE and across the region, and provides a blueprint for international healthcare providers
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15 October 2017 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is celebrating its 10th anniversary of community care, treating patients with complex eye conditions, educating and training eye care professionals (ECPs) and supporting Dubai’s healthcare tourism goals.
The award-winning hospital team comprising more than 70 staff met this week to celebrate together during the visit of Moorfields’ Chief Executive Officer, David Probert, who described the success of the first overseas branch of the 200-year old London hospital as a blueprint for other world-class institutions interested in coming to the region.
Since 2007, Moorfields has established itself as an integral part of the healthcare community in the UAE and works with the public and private hospitals, referring primary physicians, and the insurance sector, as well as working directly with the staff and families of some of the major public and private sector organisations.
Over the last 10 years, the award-winning hospital has expanded from its original base in DHCC to open Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre in Abu Dhabi, and most recently has joined with Al Jalila Childrens’ to manage the Paediatric Ophthalmology services from a clinical standpoint for the new hospital.
Since opening the hospital in Dubai in 2007, the Moorfields team has treated more than 150,000 patients of more than 200 nationalities, many of them are highly complex cases requiring the consultant-led care in which Moorfields specialises, as well as screening and preventive care for every member of the family.
Over the last decade, Moorfields has also contributed significantly to the development of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), as a partner in attracting international patients to Dubai and also in supporting the aims of the DHCC by organising and participating in training programmes for ECPs and hosting international meetings and scientific events. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has won several international awards for its contribution to Excellence in Eye Care for both the local and the overseas community including countries within the GCC, Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Moorfields’ 10Y highlights (list key milestones and achievements)
- Most recent awards –
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai wins ‘International Eye Care Clinic of the Year at the International Medical Travel Journal awards, 2017
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai wins ‘Eye Hospital of the Year’ at the 9th World Healthcare Tourism Congress awards, 2016
- Established the clinical offering of Paediatric Ophthalmology Services in Al Jalila Childrens’, 2016
- Established Joint Venture – Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre Abu Dhabi, 2015
- Hosted the World Association of Eye Hospitals meeting, 2014
- Scientific and professional events – more than 15
- Charitable activities – CSR, charity organisations, dozens of patients treated
- Healthcare tourism – participated in DHCC outreach to Russia in 2013
- Healthcare insurance – Moorfields is a network member of over 20 insurance providers/ TPA’s
Moorfields’ CEO, David Probert, said: “We are extremely proud of Moorfields’ success in the UAE and Middle East, which is based on Dubai’s support and role as a regional – and increasingly global – hub for world-class healthcare services. We believe we have added a new dimension of eye care expertise across our three mission areas – patient treatment, teaching, and research – serving patients with our consultant-led treatment approach, with our physician team based permanently in Dubai. Our patient satisfaction rates are very high in Dubai and in fact our latest survey gave us the highest score ever (99%) for patient willingness to recommend the hospital to family and friends. This is the ultimate test of our care and a standard and a level that we aim to sustain into the future.”