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Sometimes light may not be focused properly due to problems with the structure of your eye. These include short sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. These are collectively known as refractive errors.
The branch of ophthalmology dealing with surgery to correct refractive errors is known as “refractive surgery”.
Laser vision correction is a type of surgery that improves the focusing power of the eye where an excimer laser (cool temperature laser) is used to improve the focusing power of your eye. This is done by using the laser to change the curvature of the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye).
Sometimes light may not be focused properly due to problems with the structure of your eye. These include short sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. These are collectively known as refractive errors.
The branch of ophthalmology dealing with surgery to correct refractive errors is known as “refractive surgery”.
Laser vision correction is a type of surgery that improves the focusing power of the eye where an excimer laser (cool temperature laser) is used to improve the focusing power of your eye. This is done by using the laser to change the curvature of the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye).
Phakic IOLs is utilised in patients between eighteen and fifty wherever the patient who have a higher visual impairment than that which can be corrected with laser surgery and for those who are unsuitable for laser surgery.
These lenses function like contact lenses, the difference is that they work from within your eye instead of sitting on the surface of your eye
Phakic IOLs is utilised in patients between eighteen and fifty wherever the patient who have a higher visual impairment than that which can be corrected with laser surgery and for those who are unsuitable for laser surgery.
These lenses function like contact lenses, the difference is that they work from within your eye instead of sitting on the surface of your eye
Lens clarity and flexibility diminish with age, and many older patients who would like their sight corrected actually have the beginnings of a cataract. Replacing the natural lens is often therefore the best option for sight correction, even for patients with a lower spectacle prescription, particularly if they are longsighted.
Refractive lens Exchange is suitable for people over 50 years of age and have a glasses prescription higher than the normal range for laser eye surgery.
Lens clarity and flexibility diminish with age, and many older patients who would like their sight corrected actually have the beginnings of a cataract. Replacing the natural lens is often therefore the best option for sight correction, even for patients with a lower spectacle prescription, particularly if they are longsighted.
Refractive lens Exchange is suitable for people over 50 years of age and have a glasses prescription higher than the normal range for laser eye surgery.
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About Laser & Refractive Surgery
Your eye functions similarly to a high-quality camera. The cornea is the transparent surface at the front of the eye, and the lens works together to direct light onto the retina, which is located at the back of the eye, resembling a camera’s film.
However, specific conditions can affect the accurate focusing of light, and these are known as refractive errors. For individuals experiencing these conditions, laser or vision correction surgery can effectively treat these conditions and improve one’s eyesight.
These refractive errors include:
- Nearsightedness (Myopia): This is a common condition where the eye sees close objects clearly, but distant things are blurry. It occurs when the eye grows too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus before it reaches the retina. Laser eye surgery, such as LASIK, is commonly used to treat myopia.
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia): This condition is the opposite of nearsightedness, where distant objects can be seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry. It happens when the eye is too short, or the cornea is less curved, causing light to focus behind the retina. Laser vision correction surgery can correct hyperopia.
- Astigmatism: This refractive error occurs when the cornea or lens is not perfectly round, causing light to focus on more than one spot on the retina. The result is a blurry or distorted vision at all distances. It can often occur along with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Treatment options include corrective lenses or laser vision correction surgeries like LASIK.
At Moorfields Eye Hospitals, our refractive (LASIK) specialists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have extensive sub-speciality training in diagnosing and treating all refractive errors using the latest diagnostic tools and advanced techniques, to reduce dependency on eyewear and enhance the quality of life.
Comprehensive assessments
We offer a comprehensive range of eye care assessments, diagnostics, surgical and non-surgical treatment services. Assessment services: (evaluation examinations may differ depending on outcome of consultation) (expandable links below)
Refractive Surgery Assessment (Laser Assessment)
- General Health Assessment
- Optometry assessment
- Pentacam
- Consultation with Cornea and Laser Refractive Consultant
Phakic Implant (ICL)
- General Health Assessment
- Optometry assessment
- Pentacam
- Cell count
- Consultation with Retina Consultant
Conditions & Treatment
Laser Eye Surgery
About Laser Eye Surgery
Your eye usually works like a perfectly focused camera, where the focusing mechanism of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) and lens brings light to a focus on the retina (the camera film at the back of your eye).Sometimes light may not be focused properly due to problems with the structure of your eye. These include short sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. These are collectively known as refractive errors.
The branch of ophthalmology dealing with surgery to correct refractive errors is known as “refractive surgery”.
Laser vision correction is a type of surgery that improves the focusing power of the eye where an excimer laser (cool temperature laser) is used to improve the focusing power of your eye. This is done by using the laser to change the curvature of the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye).
Laser Eye Surgery
About Laser Eye Surgery
Your eye usually works like a perfectly focused camera, where the focusing mechanism of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) and lens brings light to a focus on the retina (the camera film at the back of your eye).Sometimes light may not be focused properly due to problems with the structure of your eye. These include short sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. These are collectively known as refractive errors.
The branch of ophthalmology dealing with surgery to correct refractive errors is known as “refractive surgery”.
Laser vision correction is a type of surgery that improves the focusing power of the eye where an excimer laser (cool temperature laser) is used to improve the focusing power of your eye. This is done by using the laser to change the curvature of the cornea (the clear window at the front of your eye).
Phakic Implants
About Phakic Implants
Phakic implants or Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are clear implantable lenses implanted inside the eye to enhance its refractive power. They are surgically placed in either the anterior chamber (between cornea and iris) or the posterior chamber (between iris and crystalline lens) It is a very effective, safe and reliable procedure for suitable candidates.Phakic IOLs is utilised in patients between eighteen and fifty wherever the patient who have a higher visual impairment than that which can be corrected with laser surgery and for those who are unsuitable for laser surgery.
These lenses function like contact lenses, the difference is that they work from within your eye instead of sitting on the surface of your eye
Phakic Implants
About Phakic Implants
Phakic implants or Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are clear implantable lenses implanted inside the eye to enhance its refractive power. They are surgically placed in either the anterior chamber (between cornea and iris) or the posterior chamber (between iris and crystalline lens) It is a very effective, safe and reliable procedure for suitable candidates.Phakic IOLs is utilised in patients between eighteen and fifty wherever the patient who have a higher visual impairment than that which can be corrected with laser surgery and for those who are unsuitable for laser surgery.
These lenses function like contact lenses, the difference is that they work from within your eye instead of sitting on the surface of your eye
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
About Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a refractive surgical procedure during which the natural lens is replaced with synthetic implant called intraocular lens (IOL) it is performed to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses.Lens clarity and flexibility diminish with age, and many older patients who would like their sight corrected actually have the beginnings of a cataract. Replacing the natural lens is often therefore the best option for sight correction, even for patients with a lower spectacle prescription, particularly if they are longsighted.
Refractive lens Exchange is suitable for people over 50 years of age and have a glasses prescription higher than the normal range for laser eye surgery.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
About Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a refractive surgical procedure during which the natural lens is replaced with synthetic implant called intraocular lens (IOL) it is performed to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses.Lens clarity and flexibility diminish with age, and many older patients who would like their sight corrected actually have the beginnings of a cataract. Replacing the natural lens is often therefore the best option for sight correction, even for patients with a lower spectacle prescription, particularly if they are longsighted.
Refractive lens Exchange is suitable for people over 50 years of age and have a glasses prescription higher than the normal range for laser eye surgery.
Laser & Refractive Surgery Specialists
Dr. Osama Giledi
Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Vision Correction Surgery
Dr. Osama Giledi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
Dr. Osama is skilled in managing ocular surface problems, including severe dry eye and Stem cell deficiency. He performs small incision phacoemulsification for his cataract surgery and is experienced in using toric and multifocal premium intraocular lenses. Dr. Osama’s expertise in managing complex corneal conditions includes all types of modern corneal graft procedures, such as DALK and DSAEK. He has performed over 23,000 refractive surgeries, including Lasik, LASEK, Intralase LASIK and Trans PRK, and phakic IOLs. He delivers the latest treatment for keratoconus, including Intracorneal ring segments, corneal cross-linking and complex laser treatment.
Dr. Osama graduated from Libya and completed his ophthalmic training in the UK, attaining a Fellowship in Ophthalmology from The Royal College of Edinburgh in 1996. He completed two years of higher subspecialty training fellowship on the anterior segment, Cornea and refractive surgery in 2003 at the prestigious Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. He worked as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Centre for Sight London and the Corneoplastic Unit and Eye Bank at Queen Victoria Hospital. Dr Osama has 22 years of experience in the UK, providing services for anterior segment, Cornea, Refractive and cataract surgery.
In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Osama has extensive experience in teaching and training; he is a noted presenter at national and international meetings and has extensive research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is a member of the Royal College Surgeons of Edinburgh, the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
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Dr. Miguel Morcillo
Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery
Dr. Miguel Morcillo is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive (Vision Correction – LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK) Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
Dr. Miguel holds a Spanish Degree in Medicine from the Universitat de Valencia. He completed his Residency in Ophthalmology under the MIR (Medico Interno Residente) system of the Spanish Ministry of Health. He has more than 25 years of experience, most of which was attained in Spain. He also worked in Italy and finally moved to the UAE in 2017 and has been practising in the UAE since that time. Dr. Miguel started his career working with Clinica Baviera, the largest private ophthalmology group in Europe, in Madrid and Valencia. He helped develop many of the refractive treatments offered today, such as LASIK, LASEK, ICLs and multifocal IOLs, in addition to collaborations with other hospitals to provide high-quality cataract and refractive surgery to patients. Dr. Miguel trained in cornea surgery at NIIOS Eye Institute (Rotterdam) and, since then became an experienced educator for other surgeons in the fields of the anterior segment and refractive surgery.
He has been a member of “Surgical Eye Expeditions International” since 1999, an American non-government organisation that arranges eye camps worldwide. Dr. Miguel has assisted several eye charity camps in numerous countries of Africa, in addition to Peru, Panama and India, providing free eye care and performing surgeries to those who could not afford it in less developed areas.
His research efforts include surgical topics and outcomes such as Ultrathin LASIK, Keratoconus screening, ICLs, and multifocal IOLs, among others. He has presented various papers in national and international congresses and journals and organised educational courses on refractive surgery for peers and opticians.
He is a member of Sociedad Española de Oftalmologia (SEO), the Panamerican Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) and the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS).
He is also the recipient of the Dr. P C Mahendra Memorial ACOIN International Award in India in recognition of his charitable work with people in need.
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Dr. Imad Hakim
Consultant Ophthalmologist in Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery
Dr. Imad Hakim is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialised in Cataract and Refractive vision correction surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
He holds a graduate degree from the University of Aleppo in Syria, obtained in 2002. Dr. Hakim also holds a certificate in Ophthalmology from Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich, Germany. He undertook his sub specialty training in Cataract and Refractive surgery at Realeyes Eye Clinic in Munich, Germany.
His areas of expertise are in Femto laser assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), Refractive vision correction surgery (LASIK, LASEK, TransPRK, PTK, Implantable Contact Lenses ICLs, Multifocal Intraocular Lenses IOLs and Add-On IOL ), Keratoconus, Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) Laser Eye Surgery and General Ophthalmology.
He has more than 15 years of regional and international experience in countries including Germany and UAE.
In his career, he has practiced in leading medical institutions such as Realeyes Eye Clinic in Munich, Germany as well as American Hospital in Dubai, U.A.E.
He has published research papers on Cataracts and Retina in leading journals.
He is a member of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), The German Committee for Refractive Surgery (KRC), Commission of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG) and Professional Association of German Ophthalmologists (BVA).
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Dr. Esmaeil Arbabi
Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist in Corneal transplant, Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Dr. Esmaeil Mohammad Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with excellent surgical experience including all types of corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP), ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract and laser refractive surgery.
Prior to joining Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, he was Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Cornea, Cataract & Laser Refractive Surgery) and the Lead for Refractive Services at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Dr. Esmaeil holds several prestigious degrees and certifications in the field of cataract and refractive surgery including MSc in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from Royal College of Ophthalmologist and Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBOS-CR).
He is a member of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, European Board of Ophthalmology, UK Cross-Linking Consortium, EYE -LAW CHAMBERS - Medicolegal Expert and Expert, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
He is instrumental in high quality papers in various peer reviewed journals and numerous scientific and ophthalmology publications. He is also an examiner for the University of Leeds and the University of Liverpool and for the European Board of Ophthalmologist (FEBO exam).
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