Omnia Hamam

Head of Scientific Committee
Head of Glaucoma Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist

Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

OH, a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Zayed Military Hospital.

Fellowship in Glaucoma and Retina from Pierre and Marie Curie University Paris.

She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UAE University and Head of Scientific Committee in Emirates Society of Ophthalmology.

She is French board certified, Worked during 5 years in different university hospitals in Paris, followed by 2 years in Quinze Vinghts hospital, Europe.

She was apart from research team in ocular surfaces and glaucoma disease in Institute du vision in Paris.

She has given many lectures in National and International Congress.

Ghaleb Seif

Co-Head of Scientific Committee
Head of Cornea & Refractive Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Cataract and Refractive Surgery

NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

FICO, FRCS Ed, CertLRS (RCOphth)

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Head of Ophthalmology Department, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City

Dr. Ghaleb Seif is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in cataract and refractive surgery.

He currently leads the Ophthalmology Department at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, and serves on the board of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology, where he also chairs the Strategy and Organization Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Examinations Action Panel at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, contributing to the evaluation and development of ophthalmic training standards.

Dr. Seif earned his Medical Degree (MD) from Damascus University in 2004 and completed a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology (MSc with Honours) from Aleppo University in 2009.

He holds a Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth), London, and is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) and the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), London. He is also certified by the Arab Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and the Syrian Board of Ophthalmology (SBO).

Ashwaq Bin Amro

Member of Co-Head Committee
Head of Pediatric Ophthalmology Committee
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

She is a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon, leading the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service in Sheikh Shakhbout medical city.

She continued her training in Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program.

She pursued fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Montreal in Canada.

And another fellowship in pediatric glaucoma in university of Montreal.

Mona Marwan

Member of Co-Head Committee
Ophthalmology Specialist
(Cornea and Refractive Reviewer)

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mona Marwan, an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery. Dr. Marwan began her journey by establishing her own refractive surgery center in Egypt after obtaining her master’s degree in and completing a fellowship in refractive surgery

Her commitment is further highlighted by her achievement of the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 2017 and the Arab Board certificate in 2020. Currently, she is running a busy refractive surgery practice at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Marwan has numerous publications in refractive surgery.

Maysoon Al Karam

Member of Co-Head Committee
Ophthalmologist, Medical retinal specialist

Yas Clinic Khalifa City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. ALKARAM is an ophthalmologist, Medical retinal specialist. at Shaikh Khalifa medical city, AbuDhabi, UAE.

Dr. ALKARAM received her medical degree from United Arab Emirates University, AlAin, UAE. She obtained her master’s degree in clinical Ophthalmology from the university college of London -UCL, London, UK. She has completed a 2 years medical retinal fellowship at Royal Free hospital-NHS, London, UK.

Moreover, Dr. ALKARAM holds a master’s degree in health care management from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland, as well as the American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ).

Luai Eldweik

Head of Neuro Ophthalmology Committee
Staff Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Eldweik is a staff physician in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and appointed as a clinical assistant professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Case – Western Reserve University.
Dr. Eldweik finished his ophthalmology residency training from the Jordanian Royal Medical Services, following this he did a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, US, and a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.

Aniruddha Agarwal

Head of Retina Committee
Vitreoretina Surgeon and Uveitis Specialist,
Associate Staff Physician

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Aniruddha Agarwal is currently working as an Associate Staff Physician (Medical and Surgical Retina, and Uveitis) at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Previously, he was a faculty (Assistant Professor) at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
He has completed his Clinical Research Fellowship at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, Omaha, Nebraska, USA (2014-2016).
He has received the Kataria Memorial Gold Medal from Prime Minister of India in 2014.
He has authored more than 250 publications and 40 book chapters.
His areas of interest include ocular imaging, retinal diseases and uveitis.”

Piergiorgio Neri

Head of Uveitis Committee
Professor of Ophthalmology

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

BMedSc, MD, PhD, FEBOphth, MBA

Prof. Neri currently serves as Clinical Full Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, where he plays an active role in medical education and academic governance. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, he is Director of the Uveitis Service and Senior Advisor for Physician and Patient Experience, having previously served as Executive Medical Director of the Patient Experience Department.

He is currently Editor-in-Chief of International Ophthalmology and Associate Editor of Ocular Immunology & Inflammation, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. Prof. Neri has authored more than 190 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a publication record that reflects his core interests in translational immunology, autoimmune disease mechanisms, and evidence-based treatment algorithms.

He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Ancona Medical School in 2000, obtained a specialist diploma in ophthalmology from the Polytechnic University of Marche in 2004, and earned a PhD in neuroscience in 2007 with a dissertation focused on immunosuppressive therapy in ocular inflammation. In 2023, he completed an MBA with high honors at Boston University Questrom School of Business and was inducted into both the Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Xi honor societies for academic excellence and research distinction.

His earlier tenure at Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona included directing the Ocular Immunology Unit from 2007 to 2018, where he developed one of Italy’s foremost tertiary referral centers for intraocular inflammation. During this period, he was also Assistant and then Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Polytechnic University of Marche, mentoring generations of medical students, residents, and doctoral candidates.      .

Prof. Neri has also been actively involved in shaping health policy and drug regulation, having served for a decade as a board member of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA), where he contributed to the Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP).

Prashant Bhatia

Head of Glaucoma Committee

Vista Healthcare Clinic
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Prashant Bhatia qualified as an ophthalmologist from the OEU Institute of Ophthalmology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India in 1998. Subsequently he completed his Glaucoma fellowship from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in 2000 and surgical fellowship in Phacoemulsification from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital in 2001.

He has been practicing as a glaucoma specialist in the UAE since 2002. He is presently the medical director at Vista Healthcare Centre in Dubai, UAE

His areas of interests are glaucoma diagnostics and imaging as well as congenital glaucomas.

Huda Al Dhaheri

Head of Cataract Committee
Consultant and the Chair of the Ophthalmology Division

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., is a consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Bringing a wealth of expertise in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Al Dhaheri specialises in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Al Dhaheri went on to pursue ophthalmology residency training at King Saud University and the Saudi Board of Ophthalmology. Further honing her skills through advanced subspeciality training at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Al Dhaheri participated in the Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery fellowship programme. Dr. Al Dhaheri also has her F.R.C.S. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Al Dhaheri’s career has been marked by many notable achievements, including establishing the cornea service at SEHA facilities in Al Ain. Dr. Al Dhaheri also pioneered the introduction of implantable collamer lenses at Tawam Hospital, where, prior to joining SSMC, she served as the division chief of ophthalmology.

Hachemi Nezzar

Head of Oculoplasty Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist

Dubai Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Prof. Dr Nezzar Hachemi MD, PhD, FEBO, is an oculoplastic ophthalmic surgeon & Strabismologist currently Head of Department and residency program director in Dubai Hospital.

He is full French education, he completed the full training program in Ophthalmology holding a French and European Board.

He completed two fellowship programs in pediatric-Stabismus and Oculoplastics-Orbital surgery.

Dr Hachemi has an active interest in academia.

He obtained a PhD in Neurosciences in France.

Dr Nezzar is also co-founder of Ovision, a several centers of excellence in ophthalmology in Lyon France.

Areej Abdallah Hasan

Head of Abstract Committee
Ophthalmology Specialist

Healthline one-day surgery center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ophthalmology specialist
Jordanian board of ophthalmology
Member of the Jordanian Medical Council
Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)

Ashraf Zeid

Head of Wetlab & Surgical Committee
Cornea Specialist,
Cataract and Refractive surgeon

Medcare Hospitals, UAE

Cornea specialist, Cataract and Refractive surgeon

+13 years of experience

Head of surgical experience committee at the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology

Zabila Khan

Head of Allied Health Committee
Lead Orthoptist / Electrophysiologist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

After graduating from The University of Sheffield in 2009, Zabila worked as an Orthoptist in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom for 5 years. In 2014 she moved to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) where she further developed her skills in Orthoptics and Visual Electrophysiology. She currently leads the Orthoptic and Electrophysiology services at CCAD. She has a special interest in ocular genetics, children with special needs, Paediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.

Rasha El Rachmani

Head of Optometry Committee
Clinical Optometrist/Manager, Refractive Surgery

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi

American trained Optometrist with 10+ years of experience in the United States and in the UAE. Specialty in complex contact lens fittings, low vision, comprehensive eye examinations in addition to refractive evaluations and post op care.

Sabeen Waqar

Head of Orthoptics Committee
Orthoptist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Graduated from Liverpool University and has 19 years experience as an Orthoptist with 8 years at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London as a Specialist Orthoptist. Now working at SKMC and working towards specializing in Paediatric Ophthalmology as an Advanced Practitioner

Prasan Madhukar Rao

Member of Retina Committee
Medical Director
Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Medcare Eye Centre
Dubai

Dr. Prasan Rao is working as Medical Director, Senior Ophthalmologist and Head of Vitreoretinal Services at Medcare Eye Centre & Medical Hospital since 2016. His area of interest include medical & surgical retina, ROP, ocular imaging and cataract surgery. He has been one of pioneers in UAE to introduce scleral buckling for ROP, Photodynamic therapy (PDT), antiVEGF injection for ROP, 27-gauge vitrectomy and one of the first to use Eylea and Vabysmo in the management of retinal disorders. He has a number of presentations in international forums and publications in peer reviewed journals

Reem Al Hebsi

Member of Cataract Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist

Sheikha Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

An accomplished Emirati consultant ophthalmologist bringing over 12 years of rich clinical experience to her practice, Dr. AlHebsi’s distinguishes herself through international expertise, clinical excellence, and proactive leadership.

Dr. AlHebsi possesses exceptional proficiency in the diagnosis and comprehensive management of glaucoma. These include medical glaucoma management , laser, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and various glaucoma drainage devices.

Beyond her clinical work, she demonstrates a strong commitment to the advancement of ophthalmology community both within the UAE and on a broader international scale as an active member of the emirate society of ophthalmology and chair of international collaboration in the Emirate society of ophthalmology.

Dr. AlHebsi places significant emphasis on patient and family education regarding primary diagnosis of glaucoma, the importance of medication l, and effective preventive strategies.

Highlighting her contributions to the field, Dr.Alhebsi  actively engages in international conferences moderating and presenting in various  international congresses.

Nora El Shammah

Member of Oculoplasty Committee
Consultant of Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

After finishing my Ophthalmology residency in Austria I was assigned the role of Deputy Chief of the Cataract Day Care Unit at St John Of God Hospital, Vienna. I then completed 2 oculoplastic fellowships in the UK. The first under Raman Malhotra in Queen Victoria Hospital and the other under Richard Collin and Michele Beasonsfiels at Moorfields Eye Hospital London.

Since 2016 I am at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as a Consultant for Oculoplastic Surgery.

Mohamed Sayed

Member of Glaucoma Committee
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mohamed Sayed, MD, is an internationally renowned Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Having obtained his medical degree from the University of Alexandria and his masters degree from Harvard University, he has undergone advanced fellowship training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Florida, USA, where he also served as an Assistant Professor of  Ophthalmology. His surgical innovations include refining techniques of glaucoma drainage devices to render them less invasive and combining minimally invasive procedures. He is an accomplished researcher, and his publications on laser surgery are considered authoritative. He received an award for clinician scientists from the American Glaucoma Society for conducting research on artificial intelligence in glaucoma.

Ivana Romac Coc

Member of Cornea & Refractive Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cornea, Anterior segment and Refractive surgery

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ivana Romac Coc, MD
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cornea, Anterior segment and Refractive surgery, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Sumaiya Alsaadi

Member of Abstract Committee
Operational Chair
Ophthalmology Specialist

Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ophthalmology specialist arab board certified
Working in Zayed Military Hospital

Yasmin El-Rouby

Member of Optometry Committee
Doctor of Optometry

Cleveland Clinic AD
Dubai, UAE

Dr.Yasmin El-Rouby is an American and Canadian board-certified Optometrist with over 23 years of experience in many different health care settings.

She has been working at CCAD for the last 5 years in primary eye-care with a special focus on comprehensive and refractive examinations.

She has also played a pivotal role in setting up the myopia clinic at CCAD and is now also working on expanding the neuro-opthalmology department.

She is also a children’s book author of the Misty Mole book series – books that promote the early detection and prevention of common vision disorders.

Khumara khan

Member of Orthoptics Committee
Specialist Orthoptist

Al Jalila Children’s Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Khumara is a dynamic and highly experienced orthoptist with 12 years of clinical expertise, having worked in the UK and Dubai.
Specialising in the management of adult and complex pediatric patients, khumara is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and advancing vision health through a compassionate and patient-centered approach.

Rauda Shehab

Head Of Young Ophthalmology Committee, Ophthalmology Resident

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Noora Ahmed

Member Of Young Ophthalmology Committee

Shaikha Aljneibi

Section Secretary of Uveitis

Alvin Talingting

Member of Nursing Committee
Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Dept.

Cleveland Clinical
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Borja Salvador Culla

Member Of Cornea & Refractive Committee
Consultant Ophthalmologist

Barraquer UAE Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Medical School at Autonomous University of Barcelona (1997-2004).

Residency in Ophthalmology at Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre (2005-2009).

Two simultaneous fellowships in Clinical Research at Boston KPro Group (Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston) and at Kohane Lab for Biomaterials and Drug Delivery (Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Langer Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 2010-2015).

Fellowship in Cornea, Eye Surface and Cataracts at Royal Victoria Infirmary (Newcastle upon Tyne Trust Hospital, NHS; 2015-2016).

Clinical fellowship in Anterior Segment, Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre (2016-2018). Consultant in Ophthalmology at Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre (2018-2021).

Noora Almehrzi

Member of Wetlab & Surgical Committee
Senior Operation Theatre Technician

Zayed Military Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dedicated and highly skilled Operation Theatre Technician with 12 years of comprehensive experience in various surgical specialties, including advanced expertise in Ophthalmology and ENT surgeries for the past 5 years. Proven leadership in managing operation theatre teams and organizing wetlabs for ophthalmic surgery workshops and conferences.
Committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care, safety, and surgical assistance. Bilingual, detail-oriented, and adept in OR management, infection control, and team coordination.

Haytham Salti

Retina Specialist with prime interest in retinal vascular diseases. Special interest in cataract surgery in patients with retinal diseases.

Amna AlMaazmi

Dr / Consultant Ophthalmology – Division Chief
(Cataract Reviewer)

Zayed Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Dr. AlMaazmi is a board certified consultant ophthalmology surgeon. She is also the head of department at Zayed Hospital, AbuDhabi and the site director for the residency program. She completed her residency training under supervision of outstanding mentors in the AbuDhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program, UAE. She then perused her career in cornea and anterior segment.

Completed her first fellowship with Prof. Harminder Dua at Queens medical center, Nottingham university hospitals trust. Her second fellowship in University of Montreal at the Maisonouve- Rosemont hospital, CIUSS.

Her area of expertise involves corneal transplants,ocular surface reconstruction,refractive surgeries (corneal and lens exchange) and cataract surgeries.”

Fatima Habroosh

Head of Steering Committee
Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon
(Oculoplastic Reviewer)

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Fatima Habroosh is a consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where she also serves as the Program Director of the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program. A dedicated clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Habroosh is known for her expertise in eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal surgery, as well as her commitment to advancing ophthalmic care and education in the UAE.

She completed her oculoplastic fellowship and clinical research at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK, and has trained internationally at renowned institutions including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (USA), LV Prasad Eye Institute (India), and others.

With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Habroosh holds an MBBS from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the UAE and a Master’s in Health Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Her clinical and academic contributions include numerous international publications and presentations, particularly in orbital disease, eyelid surgery, and innovative practices in oculoplastics. She is also a trained aesthetic practitioner with specialized certifications in facial injectables and rejuvenation techniques.

Mohamed Alketbi

Consultant vitreo retinal surgery and uveitis
(Retina / Uveitis Reviewer)

SKMC hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr Alketbi is a jonior consultant at SKMC hospital, Abu Dhabi.
Graduate of french DES and fellowship in vitreo retinal surgery and uveitis.

Mona Marwan

Member of Co-Head Committee
Ophthalmology Specialist
(Cornea and Refractive Reviewer)

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mona Marwan, an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery. Dr. Marwan began her journey by establishing her own refractive surgery center in Egypt after obtaining her master’s degree in and completing a fellowship in refractive surgery

Her commitment is further highlighted by her achievement of the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 2017 and the Arab Board certificate in 2020. Currently, she is running a busy refractive surgery practice at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Marwan has numerous publications in refractive surgery.

Sumayya Almarzouqi

Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist
(Neuro-Ophthalmology Reviewer)

Burjeel Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Sumayya Almarzouqi is a Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist at BMC in Abu Dhabi.

I graduated from Faculty of Medicine at The University of Jordan, I did Ophthalmology residency at Mafraq Hospital, having Jordanian and Arab Board of Ophthalmology certificates, I had done a fellowship in Neur-ophthalmology at Houston Methodist hospital in Houston,US, I worked at mafraq Hospital and SSMC till October 2023. I currently work at BMC.