[:en]2 June 2013 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and when it comes to anti-aging, cosmetic facial surgery around the eyes (‘periorbital rejuvenation’ as it is known to the experts) is the most common procedure. But results can be erratic with low patient satisfaction. The best results are achieved when … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai unlocks the secrets to younger eyes this summer”
[:en] 10 June 2013 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has revealed some of the findings of its first UAE colour vison study, undertaken by specialists from the hospital amongst people with diabetes in the UAE population. One of the unexpected findings was that significant colour vision defects were revealed in the vast … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai first colour vision study of the UAE’s diabetic population shows that ‘colour blindness’ is not a black and white issue”
[:en]10 December 2013 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (Moorfields) will support the 15th Emirates Ophthalmology Congress in Dubai, with the active participation of some of its leading consultants who will moderate and present at the event. The annual congress will focus on updates and innovations in ophthalmology and will attract the leading … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai supports 15th Emirates Ophthalmology Congress in Dubai (12-14 December 2013) with the participation of leading consultants”
[:en]9 February 2014 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Leadingeye experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (Moorfields) presented a professional seminar recently for 26 eye care professionals from across the GCC, organised and hosted by THE VISION CARE INSTITUTE® (The Institute) at Dubai Health Care City. The seminar focused on common conditions and patient questions and concerns … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai and THE VISION CARE INSTITUTE® of Johnson & Johnson collaborate on a professional seminar for the region’s opticians”
[:en]30 June 2014 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cataracts are the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the world (47.9%) and their prevalence increases each year as the world’s population ages. Eye experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai are warning about the rising incidence of cataracts in … Continue reading “Eye experts raise concerns about cataracts as age and diabetes raise threat levels in the region”
[:en]17 November 2014 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, supported by the Emirates Medical Association Ophthalmic Society, has organized a Glaucoma Symposium for specialists from across the UAE to brief them on the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of the eye disease. Glaucoma generally affects older people but uncontrolled diabetes is … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai organizes Glaucoma Symposium to brief UAE specialists on latest advances and risks to people with diabetes”
[:en]Vision experts will provide complimentary consultations to explain some of the most common and serious complications of diabetes 12 November 2014 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): To mark World Diabetes Day 2014, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai will support Dubai Healthcare City’s public health screening campaign aimed to educate the community about diabetes through consultations and health … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai supports Dubai Healthcare City’s ‘World Diabetes Day campaign’, a public health screening event offering more than 10 tests for children and adults”
[:en]Corrective eye surgery is a science and an art – patients and doctors should agree the desired results before surgery 12 January 2016 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Laser eye surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. It is quick, effective and life-changing for people who are able to stop wearing glasses and … Continue reading “Patients in the UAE need better understanding of laser corrective eye surgery, according to a Moorfields expert”
[:en] Eminent ophthalmic surgeon and glaucoma expert Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw to lead Moorfields conference, supported by the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and Alcon 7 December 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai with the support of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and Alcon, will deliver a conference and practical workshop on … Continue reading “Moorfields introduces regional ophthalmologists to the new era of glaucoma treatment with a CME accredited conference and workshop in Dubai”
[:en] 23 November 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): A team of volunteers fromMoorfields Eye Hospital Dubai screened 130 people in four hours (around one patient every two minutes) during World Diabetes Day 2015, to support Dubai Healthcare City’s public health screening campaign. The event took place on Saturday November 14th, at Burj Plaza in Downtown … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai screens 130 people on World Diabetes Day and diagnoses two with diabetes, demonstrating the value of screening”
[:en] 12 November 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Eye experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai are stressing the need for regular screening and physical exercise to help prevent and treat the effects of diabetes, that include eye complications that can cause blindness, if left uncontrolled. Exercise offers bio-chemical benefits beyond weight loss, which is helpful … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai highlights the importance of screening and physical exercise in preventing and treating diabetes on World Diabetes Day 2015”
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai appoints specialist in Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery
[:en]20 October 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has announced the appointment of Dr. Osama Giledi, FRCS, as a Consultant Ophthalmologist with the clinical team at the hospital. Dr Giledi is a Specialist in Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery. Dr. Osama Giledi is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with awide range of … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai appoints specialist in Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery”