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About Neuro-Ophthalmology

At Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages with neuro-ophthalmic vision disorders. As a leading centre for both adult and paediatric neuro-ophthalmology in Dubai, our specialists combine the expertise of neurology with ophthalmology to address complex vision problems stemming from the nervous system.

Neuro-ophthalmology is a speciality that combines the fields of neurology and ophthalmology to diagnose and treat vision issues related to the nervous system. Our expert neuro-ophthalmologists specialise in diagnosing and treating vision disorders that arise from neurological conditions such as brain injuries, stroke, or infections, visual field defects, involuntary facial spasms, and eyelid abnormalities. Even if you experience seemingly minor symptoms, it’s essential to seek professional assessment to prevent severe complications such as vision loss.

Treatment

Most neuro-ophthalmologic disorders require the interaction of the neuro-ophthalmologist with other physicians, particularly general neurologists, neurosurgeons and radiologists.

We provide treatment for the following conditions:

Blepharospasm and other involuntary facial movements
Double vision
Eyelid abnormalities
Myasthenia gravis
Nystagmus
Optic nerve disorders, such as optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, compressive optic neuropathies and Leber optic neuropathy
Orbital tumours
Papilledema
Pupillary abnormalities (e.g., anisocoria)
Strabismus
Thyroid eye disease
Unexplained vision loss
Visual field defects related to stroke, brain tumours or multiple sclerosis

Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders require a collaborative approach for effective treatment. Our neuro-neuro-phthalmology specialist in Dubai utilises state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge techniques to restore and improve your visual health. We work closely with a team of experts, including general neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists, to ensure a cohesive treatment plan.

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)

General Health Assessment
Optometry assessment
Visual Field
OCT
Consultation with Neuro-Ophthalmology Consultant

Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialists

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Dr. Salma Yassine

Specialist Ophthalmologist in Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology

Dr. Salma Yassine is a specialist ophthalmologist in paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Healthcare City Dubai. She holds a bachelor’s in science (2012) with high distinction and a medical degree (2016) from the American University of Beirut. She finished Her ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2020 before pursuing a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota in 2021, followed by another fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC. She has international experience in paediatrics and neuro-ophthalmology in countries including the USA and Lebanon. She has practised in leading medical institutions such as the University of Minnesota and the Children’s National Medical Center in the US. She has researched intracranial hypertension and nanophthalmos and published research papers on nystagmus and nanophthalmos in leading journals. She is a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association (AAPOS) The North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), and the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society (LOS)

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Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam

Visiting Specialist Ophthalmologist in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Glaucoma & Adult Strabismus

Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam is a visiting specialist in neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. He holds a bachelor in science (2007) with high distinction and a medical degree (2011) from the American University of Beirut. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2015 before pursuing a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus from Children's National Health System and George Washington Hospital in Washington DC in 2016. He also finished another fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology from The University of Colorado in 2017. He has over five years of regional/international experience in paediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and neuro-ophthalmology in countries including Lebanon and The United States of America. In his career, he has practiced in leading medical institutions such as The American University of Beirut Medical Center. He has undertaken research in clinical ophthalmology and neurology and has published more than a dozen research papers and book chapters on strabismus, optic nerve diseases, paediatric glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, ocular electrophysiology, and nystagmus, in leading medical journals. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Lebanese Ophthalmological Society (LOS), North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society (NANOS), and The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).

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