Dr. Rola Ba-Abbad
MBBS, FRCS, PhD
- Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist in Genetic Eye Diseases and Medical Retina
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Brief Introduction
Dr. Rola Ba-Abbad is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in genetic eye disease, including inherited retinal disorders for adults and children, and medical retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. She has more than 10 years of regional and international experience across Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Areas of Expertise
- Genetic eye diseases
- Medical retina
- Electrophysiology of vision
- Inherited retinal disorders in adults and children
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Specialist ophthalmology training at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and affiliated hospitals in Riyadh
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS)
- PhD from University College London, UK
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Research & Academic Work
- Research in inherited retinal disorders, visual neuroscience, clinical psychophysics and electrophysiology of vision
- Recipient of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Diana Davis Spencer Clinical Research Fellowship Award
- Published research on retinal and corneal disorders in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Ophthalmology and Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Services Provided by Dr. Rola Ba-Abbad
Genetic Eye Diseases
Genetic eye diseases, such as Stargardt Disease and Retinitis Pigmentosa, result from mutations that compromise the structure and function of the eyes, leading to vision loss.
Retina services
The retina, a crucial layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is vital for capturing images and sending them to the brain. It can be affected by various conditions, including diabetic eye diseases, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
