Cataract specialists in Dubai

Cataracts are treated with surgery, during which the cloudy natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens. For adults, a range of lens options is available, including monofocal lenses for clear vision at one distance, multifocal lenses to reduce the need for glasses at more than one distance, toric lenses to correct astigmatism, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses for a continuous range of vision. For children, lens choice is different and is decided by the surgeon based on the child’s age and eye development. Your specialist will explain when surgery is appropriate, which lens option is most suitable for you and what to expect at each stage of treatment.

Cataracts are diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination with a cataract specialist, usually including a slit-lamp assessment and, where required, dilating eye drops to examine the lens and retina in greater detail. Further tests may include corneal imaging, biometry to calculate the strength of the replacement lens, and optical coherence tomography to assess the retina and identify any underlying conditions.

We provide specialist cataract assessment and treatment for adults and children at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. Care is delivered through dedicated pathways tailored to each patient’s age, eye health and visual needs.

Learn more about adult cataract care and paediatric cataract care.

We have cataract specialists in Dubai with expertise in assessing and treating adult and paediatric cataracts, including routine and complex cases. As Moorfields provides care across all major ophthalmic specialities, patients can also be referred directly to the appropriate subspecialist when their assessment identifies an eye condition requiring care beyond cataract treatment.

The cost of cataract surgery depends on whether treatment is required in one or both eyes and the type of intraocular lens selected. Following your consultation and the required eye measurements, our team will explain the recommended treatment and provide a clear breakdown of the full cost before surgery is scheduled.

Cataract care at our specialist eye hospital in Dubai is delivered through established clinical governance, audit and patient safety processes, with protocols aligned to those followed by Moorfields Eye Hospital London and supported by JCI and ACHSI accreditation. We regularly review and publish our cataract outcomes to provide patients with clear information about the standard of care delivered.

Learn more about our satisfaction rates and outcomes.

Moorfields UAE works with a wide range of insurance providers across the UAE. Patients are advised to confirm their specific coverage with their insurer or with Moorfields directly, as coverage depends on the individual policy. The full list of accepted insurance providers is available at moorfields.ae/insurance-provider.