Dr. Miguel Morcillo
MD, MIR Spain
- Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery
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Brief Introduction
Dr. Miguel is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He has more than 25 years of international experience across Spain, Italy and the UAE, with extensive experience in anterior segment, cataract and refractive surgery. He has been a member of Surgical Eye Expeditions International since 1999 and has volunteered at eye camps across Africa, Peru, Panama and India.
Areas of Expertise
- Corneal diseases
- Cataract surgery
- Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs)
- Multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs)
- Keratoconus surgery
- Laser Vision correction surgery including LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK and SMILE
Qualifications
- Degree in Medicine from the Universitat de Valencia, Spain
- Advanced training in corneal surgery at NIIOS Eye Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Ophthalmology Residency completed through the MIR (Médico Interno Residente) programme of the Spanish Ministry of Health
Professional Affiliations
- Member of Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (SEO)
- Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
- Member of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO)
- Member of Surgical Eye Expeditions International (SEE International)
Research & Academic Work
- Presented research at national and international congresses and in scientific journals
- Organised educational courses on refractive surgery for ophthalmology peers and opticians
- Experienced educator of surgeons in anterior segment and refractive surgery
- Research in surgical techniques and outcomes, including Ultrathin LASIK, keratoconus screening, ICLs and multifocal IOLs
- Contributed to the development and implementation of refractive treatments including LASIK, LASEK, ICLs and multifocal IOLs
Services Provided by Dr. Miguel Morcillo
Cornea services
Laser & Vision Correction Surgery
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.
