Dr. Rafic Antonios
MD
Visiting Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Dr. Rafic Antonios - Ophthalmologist in UAE
Dr. Rafic Antonios is a fellowship-trained Oculoplastic surgeon with expertise in reconstructive and cosmetic eye procedures involving the periocular area and pathologies involving the eyelid (Blepharoplasty), orbit, and lacrimal system at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (2008) with distinction and a Medical Degree (2012) from the American University of Beirut. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in (2017) with induction to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) – Honor Medical Society before pursuing a fellowship in Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery and an additional fellowship in craniomaxillofacial trauma at the University of Montreal, Canada (2019).
He has over five years of regional and international experience in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery in Canada and Lebanon.
Dr. Rafic has practised in leading medical institutions such as Saint Justine Children’s Hospital, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Sacre-Coeur Hospital in Canada, and the Beirut Eye & ENT Specialist Hospital in Lebanon.
He has 28 publications in his field in peer-reviewed journals and several posters and presentations at national and international conferences.
He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society and the Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology (LOS).
Services Provided by Dr. Rafic Antonios
Blocked Tear Duct Treatment
About Blocked Tear Ducts
A Blocked Tear Duct is a common condition affecting people of all ages. It occurs when tears cannot drain properly due to an obstruction in the tear drainage system. When these ducts become blocked, the tears cannot flow into the nasal cavity as they should, leading to persistent watery eyes, recurrent eye infections, and in some cases, pain or swelling around the eyes.
At Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE, we provide advanced diagnostic services and a range of effective treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. Our experienced surgeons specialise in tear duct surgery at our Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches, using the latest techniques to restore healthy tear drainage and relieve symptoms with minimal discomfort and downtime.
Trauma
About eyelid, tear duct and eye socket injuries
Injuries around the eye can affect the eyelids, tear drainage system and the bones and tissues of the eye socket (orbit). Depending on the type and severity of the injury, they may affect vision, eye movement, eyelid function, tear drainage or the position of the eye.
Types of eye injuries we treat
Oculoplastic injuries may include:
- Cuts or lacerations to the eyelids and surrounding tissues
- Injuries affecting the eyelid margin or position
- Damage to the tear ducts
- Eye socket (orbital) fractures
- Injuries affecting the tissues or muscles within the eye socket
- Changes in the position or appearance of the eye following an injury
Oculoplastic & Cosmetic services
About Oculoplastic & Cosmetic Services
Oculoplastics is a specialised area of ophthalmology that manages and surgically treats conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit (the bony cavity surrounding the eye). Oculoplastics merges the precision of eye care with the artistry of plastic surgery, focusing on restoring function, enhancing appearance, and improving the quality of life.
Conditions we treat
Oculoplastic care may be recommended for conditions affecting the function, comfort or appearance of the eyes and surrounding area, including:
- Drooping eyelids (ptosis)
- Eyelids that turn inward or outward (entropion and ectropion)
- Blocked tear ducts and watery eyes
- Eyelid lumps and lesions
- Injuries affecting the eyelids or surrounding tissue
- Conditions affecting the eye socket (orbit)
