Dr. Emmanuelle Leys
MD
- Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery
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Brief Introduction
Dr. Emmanuelle is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai with more than 10 years of international clinical experience. She has practised across several established medical institutions in Belgium, including Saint-Pierre and Brugmann University Hospitals, as well as Tilleriau and EpiCURA hospitals.
Areas of Expertise
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Retinal vascular diseases
- Intravitreal injections
- Retinal fluorescein angiography
- Indocyanine green (ICG) angiography
- Cataract surgery
- General ophthalmology
- Medical and laser treatment of glaucoma
- Anterior and posterior segment laser treatments
Qualifications
- Medical degree with High Honours from Brussels University, Belgium
- International Diploma, European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
- Postgraduate Interuniversity Diploma in Retinal Diseases from Paris-Est Créteil University, France
- Advanced training in Cataract Surgery at Agarwal Eye Hospital, India
- Postgraduate Interuniversity Diploma in Ocular Surface Disease from the University of Tours Faculty of Medicine, France
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
- Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Research & Academic Work
- Presented research at international retina congresses
- Recipient of a Brugmann Foundation research grant for work investigating chorioretinopathy in scuba divers
- Published research on retinal conditions, including autosomal dominant vitreoretinal choroidopathy and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy
Services Provided by Dr. Emmanuelle Leys
Retina services
Adult cataract
About Cataracts
A cataract is a condition where the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, reducing the amount of light that reaches the retina. This clouding can result in blurred or hazy vision and, in more severe cases, lead to vision impairment or loss of sight. People with cataracts often find that colours appear less vibrant, and everyday activities like reading, driving, or recognising faces become more difficult. Cataracts typically develop slowly over time, and the early stages might not be noticeable until vision problems begin to interfere with daily life.
