[: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”

[: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”

[:en] 9 September 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (Moorfields), the first overseas branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, was the winner of one of the top awards at the 10th World Healthcare Tourism Congress (WHTC) 2015, held under the patronage of the Government of Dubai and Dubai Health Authority, on … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai wins ‘International Patient Care Team of the Year’ at the 10th World Healthcare Tourism Congress awards, 2015”

[:en]25 June 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): The management and medical team of Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (Moorfields) has awarded certificates of appreciation to representatives of Dubai Police including the Medical Referral Team, in recognition of the outstanding support and professionalism demonstrated by the Dubai Police team. The certificates were presented by the Managing Director … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai recognises Dubai Police Medical Referral Team at special appreciation ceremony”

[:en]17 May 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Leading eye experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai are joining forces for a symposium on paediatric ophthalmology, covering some of the most serious children’s eye conditions, for eye care professionals in the Middle East. The symposium will take place at the Shangri-La … Continue reading “Moorfields Eye Hospital London and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai join forces for a professional medical symposium on children’s eye conditions”

10 March 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Marking the conclusion of World Glaucoma Awareness Week 2015 (March 8-14, held under the theme of BIG – Beat Invisible Glaucoma), the Glaucoma experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is calling for continued and greater awareness of the risk of this disease and highlighting the need for regular … Continue reading “Dubai-based glaucoma experts encourage regular Glaucoma screening in the UAE; link to Diabetes increases risk of Glaucoma”

[:en] 8 March 2015 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates): Laser eye surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. In the UK, it is estimated that 15,000 people undergo laser eye surgery every year. It is quick, effective and life-changing for people who are able to stop wearing glasses and contact lenses, after surgery. … Continue reading “Patients in the UAE need better understanding of laser corrective eye surgery, according to a Moorfields expert”

– The centre brings over 200 years of British excellence in eye care to the UAE capital – UK Minister of State for Health and British Ambassador to the UAE attend opening ceremony Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre in Abu Dhabi was officially inaugurated by HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth … Continue reading “Nahyan Bin Mubarak inaugurates Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre in Abu Dhabi”