Abdulaziz AlRajhi

Chief Executive Officer

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, KKESH

Dr. AlRajhi is a Senior Ophthalmology Consultant in Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery. He started his career in the Public sector then moved to Non-Profit Organizations NPO (nationally and internationally). He later on joined the Private sector and now he’s back to the Public Sector again. He has extensive experience in ophthalmology, organizational development and health management. He has worked in international organizations and programs, social development programs, focusing on quality and health education. He Led and managed the establishment or development of several organizations at National, Regional and International level. He is action oriented, passionate and won’t shy away from challenges. He is focused on results, equity and quality.

Abdulrahman Albloushi

Associate professor and Consultant
President of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society

Department of Ophthalmology, King Saud University, Riyadh

Dr. AlBloushi is the current president of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society. He is an associate professor and consultant at the Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University. He holds a Saudi board and a King Saud University fellowship in ophthalmology. He graduated from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK. He did his medical retina and uveitis fellowship at the Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. His current practice focuses on treating medical retinal disorders, uveitis and complex cataract surgery.
Dr. AlBloushi is a speaker at many local and international meetings and has published several book chapters and more than 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Alaa Bou Ghannam

MD/ Assistant Professor of OPhthalmology

American University of Beirut Medical Center

I am a full-time faculty at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and a visiting specialist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City. I am specialized in in paediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and neuro-ophthalmology.
I finished my ophthalmology residency in 2015 at AUBMC. Afterwards, I pursued a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus from Children’s National Health System in Washington DC (2016) and another in neuro-ophthalmology from The University of Colorado (2017).
I have over five years of regional/international experience in pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and neuro-ophthalmology in countries including Lebanon, UAE and USA..

Andreia Rosa

Ophthalmologist at the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Section

University Hospital of Coimbra

PhD in Health Sciences in 2017 by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra and invited Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the same faculty. Internship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester (USA) in 2003 and Honorary Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, in 2008.
Winner of the Pfizer Award / Society of Medical Sciences of Lisbon for the best clinical research work and of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Clinical Research Awards in 2016. Winner of the ESCRS Obstbaum Award for the best clinical research paper published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2017.
Past president (2021-2022) of the Portuguese Group of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (CIRP). Previous editor-in-chief of “Ophthalmology”, the official journal of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology (2023-2025).
Elected member of the Council of Management of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (2022-2026 and 2026-2030). Current chair of the ESCRS ESONT committee.

Artemis Matsou

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract

Corneoplastic Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead

Miss Artemis Matsou is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cataract Lead at the
internationally renowned Queen Victoria Hospital, specialising in Cornea, Complex
Cataract and Refractive surgery.
Her clinical interests also include ocular surface reconstruction and limbal stem cell transplantation.
She has completed two prestigious Corneal Fellowships at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
in Cambridge and Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.
She holds the
advanced accreditation in cataract and refractive surgery of the European Board
of Ophthalmology (FEBOS-CR), is a Fellow of the European Board of
Ophthalmology (FEBO) and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of
London (MRCP).
Miss Matsou serves on the Education, Business & Leadership, and Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion Committees of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive
Surgeons (ESCRS). She also sits on the Councils of the Medical Contact Lens
and Ocular Surface Association of the UK (MCLOSA) and the European
School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO).
In recognition of her expertise, Miss Matsou is a member of the International
Intraocular Implant Club (IIIC), a prestigious global society of leading cataract
and refractive surgeons. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed
publications, including randomized controlled trials on endothelial keratoplasty
techniques, and serves as a guest reviewer for several leading ophthalmology
journals. She is a frequent invited speaker at national and international
scientific meetings.

Carlos Pavesio

Ophthalmic Surgeon for the Medical Retinal Service

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust

Carlos Pavesio is Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for the Medical Retinal Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK and Professor of Ocular Inflammation and Infection, UCL. He is also Uveitis theme leader for the Biomedical Research Centre, Institute of Ophthalmology, London and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at St Thomas’s Hospital in London. He was the Medical Retina Service Director between 2008 and 2016 and he currently the Director of the Fellowship Programme at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
He is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. He has authored 30 book chapters and over 200 peer-reviewed publications in the field.

Charlotte Codina

Professor of Orthoptics / Professional Lead for Orthoptics

The University of Sheffield
UK

As Professional Lead for Orthoptics at The University of Sheffield, I am passionate about developing and inspiring Orthoptists to work and serve in healthcare settings across the UK and globally, at all levels of practice. I qualified as an Orthoptist over 20 years ago, working clinically in London and Sheffield, interspersed with short term work in regions of Africa. I ran and developed the Vision and Strabismus Masters programme in Sheffield for 12 years, launching new modules in Low vision, stroke care and medicines and after this, developed and launched the first ever advanced practice Masters programme in advanced practice in paediatric ophthalmology. My PhD deepened the understanding of how deaf people see and my role as low vision lead for BIOS raises knowledge and understanding of the changes needed to support vision impaired children and adults reach their potential.

Claudine Wallace

Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Orthoptics

Glasgow Caledonian University

With over 35 years of clinical experience, she is a leader in curriculum design and passionate about practice-based learning. Claudine ensures students gain outstanding clinical placements across the UK and internationally.
As Scottish Education Representative for the British and Irish Orthoptic Society, she collaborates globally to advance orthoptic education.
She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an advocate for innovation in clinical training of all Eyecare Professionals.

Craig Murray

Lecturer in Orthoptics

University of Liverpool

Craig Murray is a UK-trained orthoptist who graduated in 2004. He worked clinically at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, becoming a clinical tutor before moving to the University of Liverpool to take up a research assistant post. He became a Lecturer in Orthoptics at the University in 2012 and will become Head of Orthoptics in 2026. His research interests include neuro-orthoptics, eye movements, and saccades in myasthenia gravis. Craig currently serves as Chair of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society – the professional body and Trade Union for orthoptists in the UK and has a strong focus on workforce education and development, upskilling the orthoptic workforce, and advancing enhanced practice to support the evolving role of orthoptists within the ophthalmic multidisciplinary team.

David T. Tse

Professor of Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/ University of Miami

David T. Tse, M.D., is a thought-leader in oculoplastic surgery and orbital diseases who pioneered the use of intra-arterial neoadjuvant chemotherapy in treating a lethal lacrimal gland malignancy to improve long-term disease-free survival substantially. He founded the Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center at Bascom Palmer, the first cure-based orbital research laboratory of its kind in the world, assembling a broad range of research scientists and clinicians focused on finding novel therapies for orbital diseases with significant morbidity and mortality, orbital cancers, traumatic optic nerve injury, and clinical applications for stem cells and biomedical studies. Tse holds five U.S. patents and thirteen provisional patents, one of which describes the composition and methods for treating traumatic optic neuropathy. He developed and introduced to the marketplace an integrated orbital tissue expander to stimulate anophthalmic socket bone growth to address hemifacial deformity in children born without an eye. Another innovation is the use of facial topographic mapping, 3-D printing, and silicone casting of orbital prostheses to address the principal barriers to an affordable custom prosthesis worldwide: access and cost. His laboratory is at the leading edge of transformative eye disease research – whole eye transplantation. He has 78 visiting professorships and delivered 25 named lectures. He edited the Color Atlas of Ophthalmic Surgery: Oculoplastic Surgery and has authored 77 book chapters and over 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society, and he served as a Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology from 2001 to 2009. Dr. Tse precepts an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-approved fellowship and has trained 34 fellows.

Dina Hossam

Professor of Ophthalmology

Cairo University

Pediatric Ophthalmology and pediatric ocular Oncology Consultant at Cairo University Children Hospital
Specialized in pediatric and adult strabismus, pediatric cataract, retinopathy of prematurity and retinoblastoma.

Fiona Rowe

Professor of orthoptics

University of Liverpool

Prof. Fiona Rowe is Professor of orthoptics at the University of Liverpool and Director of the VISION research group. She is an editorial board member for the British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, and lead orthoptic editor for the Cochrane Library Eyes and Vision group. Fiona is the orthoptic representative on the Council for the International Strabismological Association and a member of the European NeuroOphthalmology Society Low Vision group. She is an National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator and a mentor for the NIHR integrated clinical academic training pathway. Her particular research interests include visual impairment due to acquired brain injury (leading a number of national and international stroke projects), visual field evaluation and control of ocular alignment.

Fyqah Almhmoudi

Consultant

King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fyqah Al Mhmoudi is a distinguished Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics Consultant at King Fahd Military Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she has served since 2015. Prior to this position, she was an Associate Consultant in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh.

Dr. Al Mhmoudi earned her medical degree with honors and completed her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology, accredited by the Saudi Council, in December 2014. She further advanced her expertise by completing a six-month ophthalmic genetics research fellowship at the prestigious Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA, in 2021.

Her contributions to the field of ophthalmology have been recognized with several awards, including Best Medical Tutor for the ophthalmology residents’ program in the Western Region and Best Educator in the Department of Ophthalmology, both in 2019.

An active researcher, Dr. Al Mhmoudi has co-authored significant publications, including a chapter in the 6th edition of “Taylor & Hoyt’s Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.” She is a peer reviewer for numerous journals and has been involved in groundbreaking studies related to ocular genetics and pediatric eye disorders.

As a dedicated educator, she has led numerous presentations at international conferences and contributed to educational initiatives, including founding the Aynoon Initiative to raise awareness of hereditary and preventable eye diseases.

H.Burkhard Dick

Professor Of Ophthalmology / leader in cataract, refractive, and anterior segment surgery

University Eye Hospital in Bochum

Professor Burkhard Dick is Chair of the University Eye Hospital in Bochum, Germany, and an internationally recognised leader in cataract, refractive, and anterior segment surgery, combining clinical excellence with academic leadership.
He is deeply involved in shaping international guidelines and education.
He serves as General Secretary of the GSCRS and President of the ESCRS, with a strong focus on innovation, surgical training, and future-oriented ophthalmology.

Hashem Abu Serhan

Doctor

Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha
Qatar

Hashem Abu Serhan, Department of Ophthalmology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha-Qatar. He has special interests in education, teaching, and research. He is a peer reviewer in more than 15 journals, including top ophthalmology journals like the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He is an associate editor in 2 journals. He has over 120 published papers, most in Q1 journals. He published one book about the fundamentals of cataract surgery which was announced officially in Cataract Coach.com. Also, he co-authored one book about infectious agents in ophthalmology. He has published articles in Eyewiki, the official website of AAO. His work was cited in official guidelines like CDC, books, and websites. He presented abstracts and posters at highly prestigious local and international meetings, including ESCRS, AAO, Euretina, ARVO, MEACO, ESO, APAO …etc. He launched recently a YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/@Dr.HashemAbuSerhan) to deliver different talks in ophthalmology.

Hong-Uyen Hua

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Hong-Uyen Hua, MD, is an assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology and board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric and adult retina. A South Florida native, she received both her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and her medical degree at the University of Miami. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute/LA County + USC Medical Center, where she also served as chief resident. Most recently, she completed vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Dr. Hua has been recognized with a number of awards for her research, teaching, and leadership, including Castle Connolly Rising Star, Retina Today’s Rising Star in Retina, Best Poster Awards from AAO and ASRS, USC Senior Resident Teaching Award, and membership in University of Miami’s Iron Arrow Honor Society. Her research interests include vitreoretinal imaging, retinopathy of prematurity, medical education, and health disparities.

James Wolffsohn

Professor of Optometry

Aston University in Birmingham

His main research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, myopia management, contact lenses, intraocular lenses, presbyopia and the tear film. He is a National Teaching Fellow, has published more than 385 full peer-reviewed papers and presented at numerous international conferences. He is the academic Chair of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), a Director of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface society (TFOS) and the Chief Scientific Officer of the International Myopia Institute (IMI). He holds the BCLA Medal (2021), AoA Glenn Fry (2022) and AAOptom CCLRT Founders (2024) awards.

Jean Remi Fenolland

MD, MSc, FEBO, Professor of Ophthalmology

The Val-de-Grâce Military Academy in Paris

Colonel Jean-Rémi Fénolland, MD, MSc, FEBO, is a full Professor of Ophthalmology at the Val-de-Grâce Military Academy in Paris, France, and practices at the Bégin Army Teaching Hospital.

He is a recognized French expert in glaucoma and ocular traumatology, with a particular focus on complex and high-risk clinical situations.

He is a board member of both the French Society of Ophthalmology (SFO) and the French Society of Glaucoma (SFG) and serves as a court-appointed medical expert for the Paris Court of Appeal

Kaweh Mansouri

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Glaucoma Center

Kaweh Mansouri, M.D., M.P.H, is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Glaucoma Center, Montchoisi Clinic, Lausanne and Professor at the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr Mansouri is the Associate Executive Vice President of the World Glaucoma Association.

Dr Mansouri was the first ophthalmologist to give a TEDx talk.

He has been ranked twice in the top 40 under 40 power list by the journal “The Ophthalmologist”.

He has been named as one of the Top 20 Glaucoma Specialists in the world (Expertscape).

Kelvin Kam Lung Chong

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof Kelvin Chong is the first full-time academic in orbital and oculoplastic surgeries(OOPS) in Hong Kong. He is the Clinical Associate Professor, Chief of Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK). He serves as the Director of the Eye Centre at CUHK Medical Centre and as an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at 6 public hospitals.
His research focuses on thyroid eye disease(TED), IgG4-related ophthalmic disease, and minimally invasive OOPS. He pioneered the first thyroid eye clinic and image-guided medical and surgical decompression for TED, introduced Mohs micrographic surgeries, sentinel lymph node biopsy, endoscopic navigation, 3D-printing, and dacryoendoscopy to HK.
He published over 130 peer-reviewed articles, 10 book chapters, 15 patents, and delivered over 180 invited & keynote lectures. He trained 16 postgraduate students, 17 OOPS fellows, and obtained >US$3.5 million as Principal Investigator of 26 competitive research grants (9 on TED). He was bestowed two research, 3 inventions, 7 conference presentations, 9 service and achievement awards.
He co-founded and served as president of the Hong Kong Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (HKSOPRS), served as a council member and past educational secretary of the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society (ITEDS), and is currently the President-elect of the Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeries (APSOPRS).

Khaled Elbassiouny

Lecturer of Ophthalmology

Delta University
Egypt

Lecturer of Ophthalmology at delta University

Glaucoma consultant, head of glaucoma department at Alexandria Ophthalmology Hospital

Kiranmayi Chappidi

Consultant Optometrist

L V prasad eye inistitute, Hyderbad

Ms. Kiranmayi Chappidi is a Consultant Optometrist at the Bausch & Lomb Contact Lens Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), where she also leads the Contact Lens Department across the LVPEI network. She began her journey in eye care with a Diploma in Optometry from LVPEI, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry and a Master’s in Hospital and Health Care Management.

She is an active member of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (IAOMC). Her clinical expertise spans the fitting of specialty contact lenses for various corneal conditions such as keratoconus, irregular corneas, and dry eyes, along with scleral lenses, orthokeratology lenses (Ortho-K) for Myopia control, soft lenses, and cosmetic contact lenses.

Ms. Kiranmayi firmly believes that strong clinical skills combined with an empathetic, patient-centered approach are the hallmarks of a good clinician. She often recalls the words of Hunter “Patch” Adams: “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.”

In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in research and has contributed publications in the field. Recently, she was honored with the Best Case Report Award in the category of Clinician to Researcher at the EIVOC 2025 Conference.

Konrad Schargel

Glaucoma Division Chairman

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital,
KSA

“Concordia University. Montreal, Canada
Universidad de Monterrey, NL, Mexico
Universidad de los Andes. Merida, Venezuela
Universidad Central de Venezuela. Caracas, venezuela
Fellowship in Anterior segment, retina, and glaucoma Hospital universitario de San Juan de Alicante, Spain
Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja. Alicante. Spain
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital. KSA”

Mohamed ELShafie

Vitreoretinal Consultant and Ass professor of Ophthalmology

Kafrelsheikh University

– Dr. Mohamed ElShafie is a Vitreoretinal Consultant in Egypt Healthcare Authority and Ass professor of Ophthalmology at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.
– He is a Harvard-trained clinical researcher, authored multiple publications in international journals, has presented at international conferences and won the best oral presentation in 2024, 2026 EGSCOE.
– He actively contributes to innovation in medical education and currently is Fellowship Coordinator and Training Unit Director.
– His leadership extends to chairing the Egyptian Fellowship Program and organizing national glaucoma/uveitis awareness campaigns.
– He has pioneered initiatives like Diabetes Multidisciplinary Clinics in Kafrelsheikh.
– His multidisciplinary expertise spans medical law, health management, and crisis leadership (from Nasser Military Academy), Artificial intelligence ambassadors program (from ministry of communication and information technology).

Mostafa Azzab

Consultant of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Dr. Mostafa Azzab’s Clinics
Egypt

Consultant of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons – Glasgow

Neda Qurashi

Advanced Specialist Orthoptist

South Tees NHS Trust, James Cook University Hospital
UK

Miss Qurashi gained her degree in Orthoptics from the prestigious University of Sheffield. She has been working as an Advanced Specialist Orthoptist at James Cook University Hospital in the North East of England for more than a decade.She has experience of working in complex paediatric joint clinics, neuro-ophthalmology ocular motility clinics, cataract clinics and glaucoma clinics. She has a keen interest in teaching and is the lead for Orthoptic teaching for the FRCOphth exam revision course in the North of England. Miss Qurashi is currently in her final year of studying for a Masters in Advanced Clinical Ophthalmology at University College London. In the last year she has presented her work at various conferences including the highly esteemed Royal College of Ophthalmologists Congress, UKISCRS and at the British and Irish Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association.Miss Qurashi is keen to showcase the valuable role qualified ophthalmic healthcare professionals play in delivering high quality ophthalmic care whilst simultaneously addressing current workforce challenges and capacity and demand issues that most health care providers face.

Raed Behbehani

Consultant Neuro-ophthalmololgist

Ibn Sina Hospital, Al-Amiri Hospital

Raed Behbehani. MD FRCSC
Consultant Neuro-ophthalmololgist , Ibn Sina Hospital , Al-Amiri Hospital
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology
International fellow ‘North American Neuroophthalmology Society
Publication : over 80 peer reviewed articles, 2 book chapters

Rajeev Prasad

Senior Clinical Optometrist Based

Delhi NCR
India

Dr. Rajeev Prasad is a senior clinical optometrist based in the Delhi NCR region, with having additional specialty practices in Bihar and Jharkhand. He is recognized as a leading figure in the field of optometry, holding multiple leadership roles, including President of the Asia Pacific Council of Optometry, Secretary of the Indian Optometric Association and chairman of International Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control – India. Dr. Prasad is also the founder of Eye Gurukul, a dynamic online learning platform for eye and vision care professionals.

Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Prasad began his optometry journey at Gandhi Eye Hospital, Aligarh, where he completed his foundational optometry training. He later pursued both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Optometry and became the second batch of Low Vision Fellows at the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, in 2002. He was awarded a scholarship by Tata Group for his studies. In addition to his optometry qualifications, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Homeopathy (BHMS). He has also been awarded MCOptom by College of Optometrists, UK and Honorary Membership by American Optometry Association (USA). He is also Clinical Associate of Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association (USA).

Dr. Prasad further expanded his expertise through training in Japan and the US, where he focused on eye screening for special populations. He also served for five years as the Asia Pacific Director for Health at Special Olympics International, USA, working with athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Key Roles and Contributions:

• Leadership: Dr. Prasad is a prominent figure in global optometry leadership, serving on the board of directors of the World Council of Optometry and participating in the Public Health Committee. He is a part of the College of Syntonics, USA, as one of only two members from India. He is only Indian to represent at International Sports Vision Association (USA).

• Awards and Recognition: Dr. Prasad is the recipient of the highly prestigious “Optometrist of the Year” award in both 2018 and 2020, an honour that underscores his outstanding contributions to the field.

• Academic Contributions: Dr. Prasad is passionate about teaching and has held faculty positions, including being a Visiting Faculty at Chandigarh University, where he teaches Master’s students in Optometry. He has also conducted numerous workshops and presented at both national and international forums. He has conducted numerous workshops and was invited as speaker at All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) and Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) and Women in Ophthalmology (WOS) and very prestigious World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology (WCSPOS V) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Specialization:

Dr. Prasad is particularly known for his expertise in Low Vision Rehabilitation and has worked extensively in areas such as: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and stroke rehabilitation, adult amblyopia (lazy eye), Diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive maculopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa & Macular Degeneration. He is also involved in Binocular Vision Therapy, Myopia Management, Orthokeratology, and Custom-Made Ocular Prosthesis.

Clinical Impact:

Dr. Prasad has made a significant impact in establishing Low Vision rehabilitation departments in multiple institutions, including at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, Dr. Hedgewar Rugnalaya in Aurangabad, and the Vivekananda Medical Foundation & Research Centre in Latur, Maharashtra. These efforts have helped provide specialized care for patients with severe vision impairment and conditions that affect functional vision.

Conferences and Workshops:

As the organizing chairman of the first Asia Pacific Optometric Congress in 2023, held in Gurugram, India and APOC 2024 at Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Prasad has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among optometrists across Asia Pacific. He has led several workshops focused on Low Vision, Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation, Myopia Management, Speciality Contact Lens and specialty optometric practices and is a sought-after speaker at global conferences.

Personal Passion:

A major driving force behind Dr. Prasad’s career is his passion for improving vision care for underserved populations, particularly those with low vision due to conditions like stroke, diabetic retinopathy, and other serious eye disorders. His dedication to advancing the field of optometry and vision rehabilitation has made him a respected leader both in India and internationally.

Rami Shasha

Cataract, refractive, and complex anterior segment surgeon

Brightshores Health System

Dr. Rami Shasha is a cataract, refractive, and complex anterior segment surgeon at Brightshores Health System. He completed his medical degree at the University of Ottawa and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Ivey Eye Institute at Western University.

A recognized educator and innovator, Dr. Shasha has presented at local, national, and international conferences. He developed the Centralize, Tilt, and Chop (CTC) technique for managing rotating and non-rotating hemi-nuclei, which is formally recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also the inventor of the Anterior Capsular Shield, a device designed to enhance safety in advanced anterior segment procedures.

Dr. Shasha has received global recognition for his surgical videos, emerging as a winner at the 2023 AAO and 2024 ASCRS annual meetings. With a strong commitment to education, he has produced over 2,500 surgical videos and illustrations, significantly enhancing learning for ophthalmologists worldwide.

Ramy Awad

Lecturer of Ophthalmology

Delta University for Science and Technology
Egypt

Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Delta University for Science and Technology

Cornea Consultant, Alexandria Ophthalmology Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt

Rasha Mousa

Cornea and refractive Consultant

The memorial institute for ophthalmic research

Cornea and refractive consultant
Head of cornea unit at the memorial institute for ophthalmic research in Egypt

Rhizlane Abdi

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Moulay Slimane University

Dr. Rhizlane Abdi is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Moulay Slimane University and practices at the University Hospital of Beni Mellal, Morocco. She is specialized in anterior segment surgery, with particular expertise in corneal and ocular surface diseases. Her clinical and academic interests focus on the management of refractory persistent epithelial defects, using structured, stepwise treatment algorithms that integrate conventional therapies with advanced medical and surgical options. Dr. Abdi is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and regularly participates in international ophthalmology conferences.

Robert Walters

Professor & Consultant Ophthalmologist

Orbis International London
UK

Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Global Ophthalmology, working with Orbis International since 1994.

Board member Orbis International.

Sharon Hussain

Head Orthoptist

Sidra Medicine, Doha
Qatar

A highly experienced Orthoptist with over 15 years of experience in both public and private healthcare settings, including more than a decade in the GCC. Sharon has honed her skills in delivering exceptional patient care and expertise across diverse settings.

S specializes in the investigation, diagnosis, and management of complex ocular motility disorders, neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and binocular vision deficits in both adults and children. She is also deeply passionate about clinical teaching and education, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the next generation of professionals.

Sonal Farzavandi

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service Senior Consultant

Singapore National Eye Centre

MBBS(Bombay), MS(Bombay), DO(Ire), FRCS(Ed)

Dr Sonal Farzavandi (Gandhi) is a Senior Consultant at the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Department. She attained her MBBS degree from King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India as a gold medalist with numerous gold medals and scholarships to her credit.
She acquired the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1992.

Dr. Sonal is the Past President of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC), Administrative Council member of the International Strabismological Association (ISA) and Council member of the Asia Pacific Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (APSPOS).
In addition, Dr Sonal is a member of the Asia Pacific Women in Ophthalmology committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, European Strabismological Association and International Thyroid Eye Disease Society.

Her clinic and research interests include pediatric strabismus and adult strabismus secondary to thyroid eye disease, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, trauma and vascular diseases. She has written book chapters, been invited to speak and conduct instruction courses on strabismus surgery both regionally and internationally.
Her surgery is demonstrated in a surgical DVD included with the Color Atlas of Strabismus Surgery Strategies and Techniques by Dr. Kenneth Wright.

She has served for several years on the organising committee as program co-ordinator for the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the World Congress of Ophthalmology.

Sotiria Palioura

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Dr. Sotiria Palioura is a board–certified ophthalmic surgeon and professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She specializes in cornea, cataract, and ocular surface surgery. Palioura received her MD and PhD degrees from Yale University on a full scholarship. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, followed by a fellowship in cornea and external diseases at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Her research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Cornea, The Ocular Surface, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmology Science, and she is a regular presenter at national and international conferences. Palioura is also certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) and the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She serves on the cornea and education committees of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) and has contributed her expertise to advisory panels such as the EU Horizon 2020 initiative. She is deeply committed to clinical excellence, education, and advancing research in ocular surface and corneal diseases, with a focus on collaborative innovation and equitable care.

Stela Vujosevic

Retina specialist, Head of Ophthalmology Unit-Medical Retina

San Giuseppe Hospital, MultiMedica Group

MD, PhD, FEBO, FARVO
Retina specialist, Head of Ophthalmology Unit-Medical Retina at San Giuseppe Hospital, MultiMedica Group in Milan and a/Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Milan, already qualified as Full Professor in 2020.
Her MD, PhD and Ophthalmology training were performed at the University of Padova, Italy. Medical Retina Fellowship and Reading Centre fellowship were performed at the Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.
She has an extensive global research network collaborations and has been dedicated in increasing and disseminating worldwide the knowledge on imaging biomarkers, structure-function correlations, quality of life and PROMS and AI application in retinal diseases and retinal trials. She is currently participating in several global working groups and consortiums with the goal to develop and validate novel clinical endpoints and to build global foundation models. She has been participating in numerous clinical trials and research projects, both Italian and international in the role of Principal Investigator.
Gold fellow of the ARVO and the fellow of the EBO; elected member of Diabetic Retinopathy Expert Committee of the EVICRnet, Macula Society, Co-chair of the Imaging Subspecialty Section of the EURETINA, Vice-president of the EAsDEC, scientific committee member of the SISO.
Major awards include:
– “The Power List 2022”, the Top 100 most influential ophthalmologists in the world by the Ophthalmologist;
– TOP LIST of excellent Women in European Vision Research and Ophthalmology 2021 by the European Vision Institute;
– and Women’s Leadership Development in ARVO Program.
Prof Vujosevic serves as the Associate Editor of the AJO Case Reports, and the EBM of the IOVS, JAMA Ophthalmology, RETINA and the Acta Ophthalmologica, and has more than 150 published papers and 8 book chapters.

Ta Chen Chang

Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Human Genetics

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Ta Chen Peter Chang is a tenured Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Human Genetics at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in Miami, Florida. He holds the Kolokotrones Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and serves as the Director of the Samuel & Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center at Bascom Palmer.

Dr. Chang received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed ophthalmology residency at Stanford University/Byers Eye Institute, which was followed by glaucoma fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship training at Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt Eye Center.

Waleed Alghamdi

Associate professor

Qassim University

Dr. Waleed Alghamdi is an Associate Professor of Optometry at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also the President of the Saudi Society of Optometry and founding president of the Sight for All Foundation in Saudi Arabia.

He earned his BSc in Optometry from King Saud University and completed his Master’s and PhD at the University of New South Wales.

His research focuses on contact lenses, dry eye disease, and community eye health, aiming to advance evidence-based eye care and public health initiatives.

Yazan Gammoh

Dr./Associate Professor

World Council of Optometry
Jordan

Dr. Yazan Gammoh, a Jordanian optometrist holds a PhD in Optometry & Vision Science and an MSc in Optometry from the University of Bradford, UK. Yazan is an Associate Professor of Optometry and the chairman of optometry department at Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan and a senior optometrist at Arab East Medical Supply. In addition, he acts as a consultant for Lions Clubs Jordan for eye health care school eye health programs. Dr. Gammoh also serves as the chair of continuing education committee for optometry and optical professions at the Higher Medical Council, Ministry of Health, Jordan.

Dr. Gammoh is a Fellow of IACLE and IACLE Educator of the Year 2017 for Europe, Africa and Middle East. Yazan is also a Peter Ackland award winner of the year 2020 and Dubai Conferences Ambassador of the year 2020.

Dr. Gammoh currently serves on the WCO Board of Directors as the WCO Education Committee Chair.

Zoelfiqar Mohamed

Assistant Professor

University of Buraimi
Sudan

Dr. Zoelfigar Dafalla Mohamed serves as an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Optometry Department at the College of Health Sciences, University of Buraimi, Oman. Holding a PhD in Pediatric Optometry, Dr. Mohamed possesses extensive expertise in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His research primarily addresses childhood visual impairment, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors, with numerous publications in esteemed journals. Additionally, Dr. Mohamed occupies leadership positions in professional organizations and actively participates in community eye health initiatives.

Abdulla Naqi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

North American Lasik and eye surgery center
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abdulla Naqi received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland in 1997. He completed his residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and received his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada. He also received subspecialty training at the University of Toronto and completed a surgical fellowship in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment with Dr. Ike Ahmed in 2009. He is currently the Executive Director of the North American Lasik and Eye Surgery Center in Dubai, where he has worked since 2013.

Ahmed Elbarky

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

MD, FRCS
VITREORETINAL SURGEON, SKMC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, Benha university

Ahmed Shabana

Glaucoma and Refractive Specialist

Al Zahra Hospital-Dubai
Dubai, UAE

Glaucoma and Refractive Specialist
Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Aishah Aldhanhani

Cornea fellow

Sydney Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Aishah is currently a corneal fellow at Sydney eye hospital

Alaa Attawan

Consultant Physician. Retina service lead

Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

UK trained consultant Ophthalmologist and Retina surgeon. Tawam Hospital Al Ain.

He is a fellow of the Royal college of Ophthalmologist – London, a fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology – Paris, a former Tutor of the Royal college of Ophthalmologist – UK and former consultant in large teaching Hospital in UK.

He Established the Retina service in Al Ain city in 2018 and currently the service lead.

He published many papers in reputable journals and a committee member for setting Guidelines for managing Retina conditions in UAE.

He is a well known speaker at National and Regional levels.

Amr Ayad

Retina Consultant

Magrabi Eye hospital
Dubai, UAE

Retina consultant , Magrabi Eye hospital , Dubai

Anne Micah Cabigting

Corporate Senior Coding Specialist

SEHA Abu-Dhabi Health Services

I currently serve as the Lead of Corporate Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) at SEHA-Abu Dhabi Health Services. I am a medical coder who has a nursing background with 15 years of coding experience. I am certified by both American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and The American Academy of Professional Coders(AAPC), with extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient coding and have been involved in billing and resubmission. Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with different SEHA facilities in different fields including coding, billing and denials analysis. My current role under SEHA Corporate includes reviewing and implementing regulator (DOH) and payer guidelines, mediate Jawda or Payer audit arbitrations related to coding at all SEHA facilities and create/update coding SOPs. These experiences have given me a comprehensive understanding on how clinical coding serves as the backbone of effective revenue cycle management. Being a certified coding instructor, I have also provided various trainings to the RCM and Clinical team related to coding and code updates, documentation improvement and regulator guidelines.

I will be presenting Coding and Billing Basics, with a special focus on the rules and guidelines relevant to Ophthalmology. My goal is to help the audience understand how proper documentation and accurate coding ensure compliance, efficient billing, and appropriate reimbursement

Carla Lança

Research Associate

New York University (NYUAD)
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Carla Lanca is a Research Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), United Arab Emirates. She has over 17 years of international experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and research across Portugal, Singapore, and the UAE.

She began her career as a clinical orthoptist in late 2006, before joining academia in 2008 at Lisbon School of Health Technology (ESTeSL), Portugal. She completed her PhD in Public Health in 2014. At ESTeSL, as an Assistant Professor, she lectured on myopia, binocular vision, strabismus and amblyopia, low vision, epidemiology, public health, and research methods, contributing to the Orthoptics and Vision Sciences BSc programme. Alongside her academic role, Dr. Lanca maintained clinical practice, particularly in student supervision and clinical tutoring, until 2017.

From 2018 to 2021, Dr. Lanca held a Research Fellow position at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, where she played a key role in several population-based studies, including the clinical coordination of the 9-year follow-up of the Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) myopia study.

She currently supervises MSc and PhD students and serves on the editorial boards of several journals in ophthalmology, orthoptics and optometry. Her research expertise is related with myopia, binocular vision, and strabismus, with a strong emphasis on the design and conduct of clinical and epidemiological studies. Dr. Lanca has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at international conferences. In 2024 in recognition of her research contributions, she has received the Bernard Gilmartin OPO Award by the College of Optometrists (UK).

Cyndale Sabile

Ophthalmology Nurse Research & EBP Advocate

Sheikh Shakbout Medical City

Cyndale Glaze Sabile is an experienced healthcare professional who has been contributing to the UAE’s medical sector since 2014. A BSN graduate from the Philippines, she currently specializes as an Ophthalmology Nurse, a role she has excelled in since 2021.
Her professional journey is marked by a diverse clinical background, including previous experience in Orthopedics and Dermatology, which provides her with a holistic perspective on patient care. Cyndale is particularly passionate about Research and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), actively seeking to bridge the gap between clinical data and ophthalmic nursing excellence to drive better patient outcomes.

Fahima Karolia

Social Event Section Secretary, Co-Chair of Committee Orthoptist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Hospital

Social Event Section Secretary

Co-Chair of Committee Orthoptist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hamed Anwar

Staff Physician, Corneal & Refractive surgery

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Staff Physician, Corneal & Refractive surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi.

Haneen Mohammad

Registered Nurse

SKMC
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Staff nurse in Ophthalmology clinic SKMC Abu Dhabi

Hassan Salem

Medical Director – Consultant Ophthalmologist

Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital

Dr. Sabry received a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and then a master’s degree in Ophthalmology from Ain Shams University Egypt after completing the residency program at the ophthalmology department in 1993. Later, he joined Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospitals in 1994 in Saudi Arabia. In 1997 he completed the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In 1998 he finished his training at Indiana University, USA, under the supervision of Professor Eugene Helveston. Professor Helveston was in charge of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital in Abu Dhabi for 25 years.

Ibraheem El-Ghrably

Consultant Retina Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr El-Ghrably, MS, PhD, FRCOphth is a staff physician in the eye institute at Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi he was a consultant retina specialist at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. Dr El-Ghrably was the Royal College tutor for the department of ophthalmology, at James Cook University Hospital, also he was the educational and clinical supervisor for specialty trainee doctors. He chaired the Research and Development (R&D) lead for the division of surgery in JCUH for a while and was the Ophthalmology representative for North East Local Eye Health Network (LEHN).

Imran Jawaid

Consultant

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Imran is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai. Prior to this he was a Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Head of Department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. He has CCT from the UK and completed a post-CCT fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK. Imran is also dual qualified as an Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.

Imran has research interests in Myopia amongst other areas. He has written several peer-reviewed papers and has won several prizes for oral and poster presentations at conferences. Alongside this he has contributed to book chapters in ophthalmology.

Imran has a strong interest in medical education and has been a clinical educator at two UK medical schools. He has been involved with designing curricula for allied health professionals at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Irene Sophia Joseph

Specialist Optometrist

Genesis Healthcare Centre
Dubai, UAE

Irene Sophia Joseph is a passionate optometrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She obtained her degree from the Elite School of Optometry in India and is currently the Clinical Optometrist at Genesis HealthCare Center in Dubai.

She is a Fellow of the, International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and specializes in Orthokeratology and myopia control for 15 years.

She is also a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association.

Her specialities are managing irregular corneas and ocular surface disorders using scleral and hybrid lenses and providing vision therapy for binocular vision disorders and CVI. She also has expertise in electrodiagnostics.

Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen

Program Director & Associate Professor of Optometry

Gulf Medical University
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Rizwana Hussaindeen is greatly involved with the optometry community around the world and is passionate about exploring optometry in its diversity. She has been awarded multiple times as the best faculty, and best Optometrist during her 2 decades of professional tenure.

Dr. Rizwana has been recently conferred with the 2023’s emerging outstanding leader award by the AAO Foundation (AAOF) and has been enlisted among the top 50 global key opinion influencer leaders in vision care with a strong social media presence. She has published close to 100 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and has authored multiple book chapters in the field of Optometry and Ophthalmology. She has also authored a book titled “Binocular Vision testing made easy – Keep it Single and Simple” along with her mentor Prof. Mitchell Scheiman. Dr. Rizwana has delivered over 200 invited talks across national and international vision science conferences and meetings. Dr. Rizwana Hussaindeen works with numerous organizations including the World Council of Optometry (WCO), International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Vision Care Association (VCA). She is the current co-chair for the WCO’s Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL). Dr. Rizwana is also a certified life/Emotional Intelligence (EI) coach that mentors professionals from across the globe on leadership and life management skills.

Jay Kalliath

Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon

NMC Specialty Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Dr Jay Kalliath did his medical and surgical retina training in Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, India where he continued as a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon till 2012.

For the last 10 years, he has been working as Vitreoretinal Surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital, Abudhabi.

He is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

He has 22 years of experience in ophthalmology including 19 years of specialized medical and surgical vitreoretinal practice.

He has 14 publications in peer reviewed journals and delivered lectures in many international conferences.”

John Mikko Jeromme

Staff Nurse

Sheik Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Started in the field of ophthalmology in 2009.
Previously a member of Samaya Specialized Center Abu Dhabi.
Previously worked as the OPD Team Leader at Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre Abu Dhabi.
Present member of the OPD ophthalmology at Sheik Shakhbout Medical City.

Kanika Aggarwal

Specialist Opthlmology

Burjeel day surgery centre, Reem island
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr.Kanika is a vitreo-retina surgeon and uveitis specialist currently working at Ahalia eye Care, Abu Dhabi. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. She has more than 65 publications in various international journals and 10 book chapters. Her special areas of interest are multimodal imaging in diseases of the retina and choroid.

Katy Naylor

Head of Education & Experienced Orthoptist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Katy Naylor, BMedSci, PGCE, MSc

Katy Naylor is the Head of Education and an experienced Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Educated in England, Katy graduated in Orthoptics from Sheffield University in 2004 before beginning her career at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. During her tenure there, she gained extensive experience in all areas of complex Orthoptic work

In addition to her clinical work, Katy has a passion for education and training. She obtained a PGCE specializing in medical education from UCL, London, in 2010. As the Head of Education for Moorfields UAE, Katy is committed to advancing ophthalmic education and training in the region. Her dedication to professional development and clinical excellence continues to make a significant impact on the next generation of eye care professionals.

Katy’s professional journey is notable for her continuous pursuit of excellence and education. She also holds an MSc in Healthcare Management and Leadership, which has further enhanced her expertise and leadership skills in the field.

Manal Taryam

CEO & Member of the board of Trustee

The Noor Dubai Foundation
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Manal Mohamed Omran Taryam Al Shamsi

CEO & Member of the board of Trustee at the Noor Dubai Foundation

Advisor to the Director General at Dubai Health Authority

Board member of Jawaher Boston Medical District – Sharjah

Member of the Advisory Board at Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University (HBMSU)

Board member of DISAB – Dubai International Scientific Advisory Board for sustainable humanitarian Development

Marese Keyser

Senior Optometrist

Cleveland Clinic,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Marese earned her bachelor’s degree in optometry from the University of the Free State, South Africa, in 2010 and since then she has garnered valuable experience in her work in various optometric practices in both South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago. She has joined Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in 2016 and recently transitioned to a pivotal role within the pediatric eyecare team, where her primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, myopia management, refractive error determination, routine and complex contact lens fittings, and low vision assessments. She has completed a MSc in Clinical Optometry from Cardiff University and continue to enhance and refine her clinical proficiency through ongoing professional development.

Marta Calatayud

Senior Consultant. Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease

Barraquer Eye Hospital

Ophthalmologist with more than 25 year experience in cornea, ocular surface and cataract surgery.
Able to perform any kind of corneal transplantation, including DSAEK, DMEK, PK and DALK.
Wide experience in amniotic membrane transplantation, cataract surgery and any type of ocular surface restoration, as well as phakic IOL implantation.
Especially interested in keratoconus, a very prevalent disease in Middle East.
Renowned surgeon known for her surgical skills and excellent results.

Mohammed Alkaabi

Vitreo-retinal and Uveitis Consultant

SKMC
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr Mohammed alkaabi With residency in Abu Dhabi Ophthalmogy program , dual fellow ship in uveitis , rare diseases and vitreo-retinal surgery from university Of Montreal , Canada

Mohit Jain

Specialist Ophthalmologist

RAK Hospital
Ras al Khaimah, UAE

Dr. Jain obtained his residency and Vitreo- Retina surgical training from Prestigious All India Institute of Medical sciences, New Delhi, India. He received International Retina Fellowship from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, USA. He obtained multiple fellowships and memberships including the Fellowship of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmologist (FAICO Vitreo-Retina) and Fellow of the International College of Ophthalmologists (FICO) UK and Membership of the Royal college of surgeon Edinburg MRCSEd(UK ). He has expertise in Cataract surgeries , Medical and Surgical management of retinal disorders and ocular immunological disorders.

Nandini Sankaranarayanan

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Medcare Eye Centre

Dr. Nandini Sankaranarayanan is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 16 years of post-MS clinical practice and dedicated 2 year fellowship training in glaucoma.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, she has extensive expertise in the medical and surgical management of Glaucoma.
She has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical training and is currently practicing at Medcare Eye Centre as Specialist ophthalmologist and Glaucoma surgeon.

Natasha Barrow

Orthoptist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Completed BMedSci at University of Sheffield in 2012, with over 12 years of clinical experience in the UK, Australia and Dubai. Her latest post before moving to the Middle East in 2023 was 5 years as Stroke Lead at Guy’s and St Thomas’ London where she created the stroke service for ophthalmology and after further training undertook an advanced clinical Neuro-Orthoptist role in specialist IIH Clincs and general Neuro-Opthalmology clinics. She has presented and published work on Visual Problems after Stroke, complex Ocular Motility and Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology cases at both UK and international conferences. She joined Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in August 2023.

Nicola Ghazi

Clinical Professor/Department Chairman, Posterior Segment

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Nicola George Ghazi is an American Board Certified Ophthalmologist who subspecializes in ophthalmic pathology and vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery. He is currently a Consultant for retinal diseases and surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE where he also serves as department chairman, posterior segment at the eye institute.

Dr. Ghazi has many years of experience in eye and retinal surgery as well as the treatment of eye cancers. Through his previous academic career, he attained the rank of Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, USA, as well as at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine at the Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon where he also served as the Chairman of the ophthalmology department. Dr. Ghazi also has extensive experience in research and education. His clinical and research

work has focused on the fields of retinal surgery, retinal imaging, and treatment of retinal diseases.

Dr. Ghazi is the author of numerous published research articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has delivered many presentations, among which were many invited lectures, at regional, national and international meetings across the world. He is a member of many national and international ophthalmic organizations and a reviewer for numerous ophthalmic journals. His dedication to clinical excellence, patient experience, research and medical education lead to his recognition by many honors and awards.

Omar Rafiq

Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery.

Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi.

Fellowship glaucoma trained with an interest in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).

Rashed Alsuwaidi

Consultant ophthalmologist

Healthcare Workforce department of health
Sharjah, UAE

Dr rashed Obaid Alsuwaidi
Consultant ophthalmologist
Retina surgeon
Executive Director Healthcare Workforce department of health

Saleh Almessabi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Samaya Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Consultant Ophthalmologist- Cornea and Refractive surgery- Samaya Eye Centers- UAE

Sandip Mitra

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Alzahra hospital
Dubai, UAE

Consultant ophthalmologist and HOD Alzahra hospital Dubai

Cornea and refractive surgeon

Working in UAE for 21 years

FRCS AND CORNEA FELLO AUSTRALIA

Sharif Issa

Consultant Ophthalmolgist

SKMC
Abu Dhabi,UAE

Vitreoretinal Surgeon with special interest in medical retina and uveitis

Sheikha Noura
Al Qassimi

President of ESO
Chairperson of ESO 2026 Conference
Chief of Ophthalmology department and consultant in medical retina and uveitis

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Chief of Ophthalmology department and consultant in medical retina and uveitis at Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Noura graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University (MBBS).

She did her internship in Al Ain hospitals, then left for Cairo, Egypt to pursue her master’s degree in Kasr El-Aini.

Sheikha Dr. Al Qassimi joined the residency program in the Ophthalmology Department at Bonn University Hospital where Prof Dr. Frank Holz is the Chief of the Ophthalmology Department. Her experiences included general ophthalmology and all the subspecialties including procedures and surgeries. After getting the German Board (FACHARZT), she completed 2 years Fellowship in the same department in Medical Retina.

Then joined Moorfield’s Eye Hospital under Prof Dr. Sue Lightman’s supervision for an 18-month fellowship in Uveitis and Medical Retina as a full registered Doctor at the General Medical Council.

During that period, she was engaged in the clinical practice and research facility, as she conducted several multi-center research clinical trials.

She has a wealth of experience in diagnosing, investigating, and managing conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Vascular retinopathy, retinal degenerations and dystrophies, macular diseases, and inflammatory eye diseases.

Dr Al Qassimi is a  member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Retina Specialists, Euretina and International Uveitis Study Group.

Sherif Emerah

Consultant Ophthalmology

Eye Consultants Centre
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Emerah got his MD degree from faculty of medicine, Ain Shams University and completed his fellowship of Royal college of Surgeons (FRCS Glasgow).

He has fellowship in Cornea, Refractive surgery from Louisiana State University (LSU Eye center), USA.

Now Dr Emerah is working as cornea and refractive consultant at eye consultants center-Dubai.

Soman Nair

Specialist Ophthalmologist, Sub-specialising in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Zulekha Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr Soman Nair is a Specialist Ophthalmologist sub-specialising in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical retina and Retinopathy of Prematurity. He currently practises at Zulekha Hospital Dubai and has over 16 years of specialised experience in management of retinal disorders.

Sonal Rathod

Senior Orthoptist

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

I completed my bachelor’s of science in orthoptics from the University of Liverpool in 2013. I began working in the UK National Health Service in 2014 for 6 years where I extended my roles to teach undergraduate orthoptic students as well as perform IVT injections. I then went on to move to UAE in 2020 to join the Moorfields eye hospital team in Abu Dhabi where I continued to be involved in education and last year I completed my Masters in Healthcare Leadership.

Sonia Mamouni

Consultant Ophthalmologist
(Pediatric Ophthalmology Reviewer)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE

With 12 years of experience, Dr. Mamouni completed her medical studies at the University of Strasbourg and her ophthalmology residency at Montpellier University Hospital, where she honed her expertise in strabismus surgery and paediatric eye care. She holds diplomas from the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Faculty of Medicine in Montpellier, and furthered her training at the prestigious Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation in Paris alongside leading paediatric ophthalmologists. Her fellowship focused on early screening and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in neonatal units. Renowned for her gentle, patient-centred approach, she excels in communicating with young patients and their families, ensuring early detection and treatment of childhood eye conditions to enhance their quality of life.

Tahani Hijji

Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology

SKMC
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Staff nurse in ophthalmology clinic in SKMC for almost 7 years.

Specialized nurse as I am competent in doing the Visual acuity, intraoccular pressure,OCT,fundus photoes and dealing with all post op cases and acute cases in ophthalmology.

Tulika Kar

Dr./ Specialist A Ophthalmologist

Fujairah Hospital, EmiratesHealth Services
Fujairah, UAE

Dr Tulika Kar is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Emirates Health Services and practices at Fujairah Hospital
where she has been working since 2012. She has an extensive surgical experience and worked with
International NGO’s in India and Nigeria prior to coming to UAE.

Vasu Kumar

Specialist Ophthalmologist

NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai investment park
Dubai, UAE

Vitreoretina specialist , Head of Department of Ophthalmology, NMC Royal hospital, Dubai.
Have been awarded various fellowships FACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons) , FICO(Fellow of international college of ophthalmologists ) ,FAICO Vitreoretina( Fellow of All India Collegium of ophthalmologist, India). Presented papers in international conferences .Have various publications including chapters in ophthalmology textbooks.

Wael Elmenawy

Consultant Ophthalmologist
(Glaucoma Reviewer)

Magrabi eye center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

PhD,FRCS
Lecturer of ophthalmology,Alex university
Head of glaucoma&cataract unit,Magrabi,Abu Dhabi.

Wassim Altroudi

Consultant Ophthalmologists

Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center
Dubai, UAE

Consultant Ophthalmologists in Ebsaar group UAE.

Dr. Altroudi graduated from the Medical School in Damascus (SYRIA) in 1999 and started his training in Ophthalmology at Eye Surgical Hospital in Damascus. He continued general ophthalmic training and sub-specialty in anterior segment surgery in France in 2005.

Had Anterior segment fellowship from the Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Paris, France.

Awarded Anterior segment degree from France (AFSA)

Dr. Altroudi expertise comprises diverse clinical ophthalmic case-mix, Corneal Diseases especially Keratoconus, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery, as well as Ocular Surface Disease.

Zachary Cairns

Specialist Optometrist

Cairns and Co. Optometry Centre
Dubai, UAE

Zach Cairns, is a specialist optometrist who primarily works with specialist contact lenses, anterior eye conditions and myopia management.

He has recently established Cairns and Co which is an optometry centre in Dubai dedicated to high quality vision solutions.

Abdelhamied Allam

Doctor, Vitroretinal Specialist

National ِِEye Center
Egpyt

Doctor, Vitroretinal Specialist
National eye center, Egypt
Master degree of Ophthalmology

Abdullah Alrushud

Anterior Segment consultant

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
KSA

Dr Abdullah Al rushud is Anterior Segment consultant in King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital

Abeer Alsdieg

Senior Optometrist, Optometry Doctor

Alsalman Optics
KSA

Senior optometrist with honor, highly motivated optometry doctor with 7 years of clinical experience. Working at Al- Salman Optics for 6 years and Al-Rowad Pioneers Specialist Medical Center for a year. Participating in campaigns and conferences as Optometry Doctor and Speaker inside and outside her country. Member of different eye group activities.

Ahmad Alhusban

Cornea and Anterior Segment Senior Specialist

Jordanian Royal Medical Services
Jordan

Cornea and Anterior Segment Senior Specialist at the JORDANIAN ROYAL MEDICAL SERVICES.

Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GLASGOW

Cornea fellowship NCA NHS TRUST (Manchester/UK)

Board member of The Jordanian Ophthalmic Society.

Ahmed Galal

Anterior, Posterior, Refractive and plastic Eye Surgeon

MVZ ostbayern
Germany

Anterior, posterior, Refractive and plastic eye surgeon, hold 6 postgraduate titles, in field since 25 years working between Spain and Germany

Ahmed Khattab

General Manager & Ophthalmology Consultant

Alexandria Ophthalmology General Hospital, Alexandria
Egypt

PhD of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University

Cornea & Refractive Surgery Consultant

General Manager of Alexandria Ophthalmology General Hospital

Alaa Fadel

Professor of Ophthalmology

Alexandria University
Egypt

-Professor of Ophthalmology – Alexandria University, Egypt
-Senior medical retina consultant
-Former chairman of board of AlSafwa Eye Center in Alexandria
-Former medical retina fellow in LSU Eye Center, Louisiana, USA

Ali Mousa

Professor of Ophthalmology

Ashur University
Iraq

Horonary lecturer and professor of ophthalmology at Ashur University/ college of medicine in Baghdad.

Almoayad Makrami

Ophthalmology Resident

Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital
KSA

Almoayad Makrami, 4th year ophthalmology resident at eastern joint ophthalmology program, saudi arabia

Araks Davtyan

MD, Head of Conrea-Uveitis Service

Zilfyan Eye Care Center
Armenia

Della Bijo

Optometrist

Zayed Higher Organisation
Al-Ain, UAE

In-charge Optometrist at Zayed Higher Organisation For People Of Determination (ZHO) Eye Clinic with over 18 years of experience. An active team member of the Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Assessment Unit at ZHO Al Ain since April 04, 2013.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry, also completed a micro-credential in Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) from Fitchburg State University and Perkins School for the Blind, as well as a nanodegree in Artificial Intelligence from Udacity. Pursuing a Master’s in Public Health from UAEU.

Developed the website ‘CONNECT,’ designed to educate, inspire, and support work with students with visual impairments. This project was published on the USA website Paths to Literacy, and participated as an exhibitor for the same project at Abu Dhabi Digital Authority 2022 and Gitex Dubai 2022.

Recently, honored with the Optoverse-5 Dedicated Optometrist Award UAE – 2024, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of optometry in the UAE. Additionally, a registered UAE Volunteer, a member of the ZHO Volunteer Team, MENASO, and Hundred.

Farhad Nejat

Ophthalmologist

Tehran
Iran

Dr. Nejat is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in innovative, minimally invasive eye care solutions. He is renowned for pioneering Plasma-Assisted Noninvasive Surgery (PANIS), offering safe and effective treatments for conditions like conjunctival cysts, pterygium, and dry eye disease.

An active researcher, Dr. Nejat has published extensively on advanced ophthalmic techniques and integrates cutting-edge technologies like AI into clinical practice. Committed to excellence, he frequently shares his expertise at international conferences, shaping the future of modern ophthalmology.

Ghazal Saeed

Doctor

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dubai, UAE

Ghazal Talal Saeed, a recent graduate from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is a dedicated and driven student with a passion for healthcare and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Her academic pursuit at MBRU has not only provided a robust foundation in general medicine but has also ignited a fervent interest in the field of ophthalmology. As Ghazal completed her medical education, she is now poised to contribute to the dynamic field of medicine.

Gulnar Aliyeva

Doctor

Azerbaijan Medical University
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Medical University.Ophthalmology Department.
Neuro-Ophthalmologist.
Member of ASO(Azerbaijan Society of Ophthalmology ,Turkish Ophthalmology Society and EUNOS.
Mentor of ASO Young Ophthalmologist.

Hamad Elzarrug

Head of ophthalmology department

University Of Benghazi
Libya

Consultant ophthalmologist

Head Of Ophthalmology Department University Of Benghazi, Libya

Hamed Abbasi

Specialist Ophthalmologist

Iranian Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Specialist ophthalmologist and cornea fellowship with more than 8 years of experience in this feild.

I used to work in Noor Ophthalmology Hospital in Iran, which is the largest private hospital in Tehran and Iran until January 2024 after that joined to iranian hospital in dubai from June.

I have been active in the field of research and have published several articles in famous ophthalmology journals, including the American Journal ophthalmology , and I am also a reviewer of articles in the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Medicine journal.

Harishkumar Aravindababu

Junior Resident

Pondicherry
India

I am Dr Harishkumar, post graduate resident year 3,From Pondicherry,India

Hashem Abu Serhan

Doctor

Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha
Qatar

Hashem Abu Serhan, Department of Ophthalmology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha-Qatar. He has special interests in education, teaching, and research. He is a peer reviewer in more than 15 journals, including top ophthalmology journals like the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He is an associate editor in 2 journals. He has over 120 published papers, most in Q1 journals. He published one book about the fundamentals of cataract surgery which was announced officially in Cataract Coach.com. Also, he co-authored one book about infectious agents in ophthalmology. He has published articles in Eyewiki, the official website of AAO. His work was cited in official guidelines like CDC, books, and websites. He presented abstracts and posters at highly prestigious local and international meetings, including ESCRS, AAO, Euretina, ARVO, MEACO, ESO, APAO …etc. He launched recently a YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/@Dr.HashemAbuSerhan) to deliver different talks in ophthalmology.

Hassan Imam

Specialist Ophthalmology

Mediclinic al Noor
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Joined AlNoor Hospital in 1987 treating 3 generations in Abu Dhabi areas helped introducing innovative treatments to UAE as first hospital to start refractive surgery optic nerve sheath fenestration still working at same hospital and enjoying Emiratesgenerosity

Hossein Aghamollaei

Assistant Professor Medical Biotechnology

Baqiyatallah University
Iran

He is an assistant professor of medical biotechnology at Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences in Iran and also director of research at the Vision Health Research Center at Semnan University of Medical Sciences.

His research interests include corneal cell therapy, novel treatment for bacterial keratitis and targeted drug delivery to the eye.

He published over 75 papers in different international journals and have presented his research at several international conferences. His work aims to develop new methods and biomaterials for treating keratoconus and keratitis.

Ikram Touahir

Assistant Lecturer of Ophthalmology

The Public Eye Hospital of Ouargla
Algeria

Dr. Ikram Touahir assistant lecturer Of Ophthalmology at the University Of Ouargla , also the head of the corneal unit at the Public Eye Hospital Of Ouargla .

Issa Al Darraji

Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic Surgeon

Cheboksary Branch of S. Fyodorov Eye Microsyrgery Federal State Institution
Russia

Issa Al Darraji is an ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon from Russia, one of the leading experts in Russia in dacryology (treatment of pathologies of the lacrimal apparatus). Children and adults from all over the country come to them for the treatment of such pathologies. Al Daraji Issa has been working since 2019. He took courses in ophthalmoplasty from the most leading specialists in Russia.

Kariman Tamam

Doctor

Sohag teaching hospital
Egypt

Fellow at GOTHI, Egypt

MD, MRCSED Edinburg, FICO

Lavinia Ilina

Medical Doctor

Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital of Timișoara
Romania

Physician who graduated from the University of Medicine of Timișoara, Romania and completed training internships in France.

Mahmoud Kesba

Ophthalmologist

Mataria teaching hospital
Egypt

Ophthalmologist
MD,MSc
Mataria teaching hospital, Egypt

Mahmoud Mostafa

Oculoplasty Consultant

Magrabi Hosptials
KSA

Dr.Mahmoud Abouelatta is a consultant of Oculoplasty at Magrabi Hosptials KSA. Also, a lecture of Opthalmology at Tanta Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He is a former ocluplastic fellow at Shiley eye Institute at Univeristy of California San Diego, USA. He has a multiple scientific publications and an author of a new book of lower eyelid plastic surgery conducted by univeristy of California in USA.

Majdi Abdala

Assistant Professor

Benghazi Teaching Eye Hospital
Libya

Dr Majdi Abdala MD, MRCS , FICO

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Libya

Manal Alwazae

Pediatrics ophthalmology and strabismus fellow

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
KSA

Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellow at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & research center

Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Saudi ophthalmology residency at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & research center

Mariam Boshra

Locum Consultant, Lecturer Ophthalmology Department

North Cumbria Hospital
UK

lecturer ophthalmology department Alexandria university Egypt

locum consultant ophthalmology north Cumbria hospital united kingdom

Marko Lukic

Consultant Ophthalmologist

European Medical Consultants
Croatia

Dr. Marko Lukic, Ph.D., FEBO, FASRS, is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and leading expert in retina and uveitis. He completed two prestigious fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital: the Clinical Medical Retina Fellowship and the Clinical Research Fellowship. Dr. Lukic is affiliated with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. UK.

His research focuses on real-world studies in diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration, culminating in a Ph.D. from the University of Split, Croatia. Dr. Lukic has contributed to pioneering projects like Google’s DeepMind AI platform for ophthalmology. As Medical Director of Ascento CDA and founder of European Medical Consultants, he continues to innovate in teleophthalmology and real-world research, improving patient care globally.

Mohamed ahmed Abdelkarim

Pediatric opthalmology specialist

Mahalla ophthalmic hospital
Egypt

Pediatric ophthalmology specialist
Head of strabismus unit at mahalla ophthalmic hospital
MRCS glasgow
MD candidate cairo university

Mohamed Ali

Assistant Lecturer of Ophthalmology

MTI University
Egypt

Imperial College London Alumnus
Assistant lecturer of ophthalmology, MTI University and specialist ophthalmologist at Ganzouri Specialized Hospital and Air Force Military Hospital.
I have a special interest in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery, as well as research and Continuing Medical Education.

Mohamed Rezk

Lecturer of Ophthalmology

Benha Faculty of Medicine
Egypt

Lecturer of Ophthalmology at Benha Faculty of Medicine.

M.D , MSc. , FICO., MRCSEd Ophthalmology.

Founder of Al-Ramadyon Association.

Mohammad Emad Alilo

Consultant ophthalmologist , Head of Department

Medcare Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Senior cataract and refractive surgeon with more than 25 years of experience working as Consultant ophthalmologist and head of Department of at medcare hospital sharjah

Mohammad Raja

Consultant Ophthalmologist

James Paget University Hospital Trust
UK

Dr Raja trained in UK from 2003 and working as a comprehensive Consultant ophthalmologist since 2013 in the NHS UK with specialist interest in Medical Retina, Diabetic eye disease, Ophthalmic imaging and Digital ophthalmology applications. Portfolio includes Clinical Directorship roles and supporting Royal Colleges of UK as an examiner and consultant application assessor.

Mohammed Albadri

Senior-Year Medical Student

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences
KSA

My name is Mohammed Albadri, and I am a senior-year medical student with a deep passion for ophthalmology. Alongside my medical training, I am actively engaged in research, driven by a belief that addressing gaps in knowledge can enhance clinical practice and patient care. I aspire to contribute to the ongoing advancements in ophthalmology and am honored to present my research at this prestigious conference

Mohammed Ghoneem

Vitreoretinal Consultant

Alexandria University
Egypt.

Im a vitreoretinal consultant as well as a lecturer at Alexandria University, Egypt.

Mohd Salim Harun Gigani

Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha
Qatar

Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Nader Mettias

Ophthalmology Assistant Lecturer

Memorial Institute for Ophthalmic Research
Egypt

Assistant lecturer of ophthalmology at the Memorial Institute for Ophthalmic Research (MIOR)

MD in ophthalmology, Cairo University June 2024 FRCS Opth., Glasgow January 2024

Associate Alumni, Harvard Medical School 2021 (E-CSRT program)

MRCS Opth., Edinburgh 2019

MSc., Cairo University 2017

Area of interest: Glaucoma and pediatric ophthalmology

Publications in Acta Ophthalmologica and the British Journal of Ophthalmology and other local journals

Winner of the best submission and presentation in some local conferences

The IDEAL fellow at MIOR in the years 2018 and 2023

Nadine Mahfouz

Ophthalmologist

Alexandria University Hospitals-Directorate of therapeutic units.
Egypt

Learn, Act and Benchmark. I am an advocate of scientific methods, the continual development of ophthalmology and the healthcare industry , evidence based medicine and patient centered care for optimal patient and physician empowerment, better life quality and health outcomes.

Nasser Karimi

Doctor

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Iran

Nasser Karimi, MD, MPH, serves as an Assistant Professor of Orbit and Oculoplastic Surgery at the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran.

Qusai Aloweiny

Medical Student

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health and Sciences
KSA

I am Qusai Aloweiny, a senior medical student with a deep interest in ophthalmology. I have been actively involved in research and am honored to present my work at this conference. My goal is to contribute to advancements in eye care while continuing to grow and learn within this dynamic field.

Raheleh Moravej

Optometrist, Assistant Professor of Optometry

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Iran

PhD, is an esteemed assistant professor of optometry and vision sciences at Iran University of Medical Sciences. She is deeply committed to the education and mentorship of students across all areas of optometry and vision sciences, ensuring they develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in clinical practice and research.

In addition to her teaching duties, Dr. Moravejalsharieh conducts significant research in areas such as specialized contact lenses, dry eye management, and the impact of vision on quality of life. She is currently investigating innovative spectacle lenses aimed at myopia control, contributing to advancements in the field.

Ramy Khader

Mr/Associate Specialist

Royal Berkshire Hospital
UK

Glaucoma Specialist based in Royal Berkshire Hospital in UK has wide experience in glaucoma service and surgeries. Having worked before in Oman and at the prestigious Nasser Institute Hospital in Egypt as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon developed a strong foundation in general ophthalmology and glaucoma sub-speciality. Has also contributed to various research initiatives and continues to educate and mentor emerging ophthalmologists in both clinical and academic settings.

Rand Alazaz

Dr / Resdient

king Khaled eye specialist hospital
KSA

PGY4 ophthalmology resident at king Khaled eye specialist hospital.

Rawan Hosny

General Ophthalmologist

Cairo University
Egypt

Graduated with highest honors 2019 from Cairo University

Served as first responder during the COVID pandemic in Cairo 2020

Completed Ophthalmology Residency and Masters degree in 2024 in Cairo University Hospitals

Saad Alosaimi

Medical Doctor

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
KSA

Final year ophthalmology Resident at Imam Abdullrahman bin faisal university hospital ,

passionate about glaucoma feild ,Alkhober , KSA

Sahar Abd El Monem

Ophthalmology specialist and accredited trainer in Egypt Ophthalmology Fellow-ship prgram

Zagazig Ophthalmology hospital
Egypt

Dr Sahar Abd El Monem Soliman ,Ophthalmology specialist and accredited trainer in Ophthalmology Egypt Fellow-ship program in Zagazig Ophthalmology hospital at Egyptian Ministry of health and public, consultant in subspeciality of ocular investigations and retinal lasers , Master degree of Ophthalmology medicine and surgery , faculty of medicine, Zagazig university and post graduated Doctoral study in Faculty of medicine “for Girls” at Al Azhar university

Sahar Al Ali

Resident Physician

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

I am Dr. Sahar Humaid Al Ali, an Emirati ophthalmologist who recently completed my residency training at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. I am interested in the fields of medical retina and uveitis. My dedication to these areas is demonstrated through several articles I have published, aiming to contribute to ophthalmologic knowledge. I am hardworking and committed, and I actively strive to make significant contributions to the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. My goal is to enhance the standard of eye care in the UAE and to be an advocate for progress in our medical community.

Salam Iriqat

Uveitis & Medical Retina Consultant, Assistant Professor

Alquds University
Palestine

-Uveitis & Medical Retina consultant
-clinical Research coordinator
-assistant professor at alquds university

Seemantini Ayachit

Consultant Medical Retina

Dr.P.S.Hardia Eye Hospital and research Center,Indore
India

I am Dr.Seemantini Ayachit, A Medical Retina Consultant with over 20 years of Experience. I have worked in Kingdom of Bahrain for over 15 years in various positions as Specialist Ophthalmologist. I am currently working at Dr.P.S.Hardia Eye Hospital and Research Center, India. For the last 2 years I am working on various Biosimilars in Ophthalmology, and I am one of the doctors of Inter-BIOS group which is a group of doctors from various countries for ongoing research on Biosimilars in the field of Ophthalmology.

Shaikha Alhaj

Resident

Dubai Health
Dubai, UAE

I am Dr. Shaikha Salah Alhaj currently working as a resident under Dubai Health. I hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the prestigious University of Sharjah. My professional interests predominantly lie in clinical work and medical research, where I am keen to contribute and expand my expertise. Currently, I am working on multiple studies including the articles I am submitting to ESO 2025 conference.

Srishti Khullar

Assistant Professor

Govt Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra
India

Dr. Srishti Khullar is a Clinical Tutor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the renowned Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India.

Dr. Khullar has demonstrated remarkable academic excellence, securing the top position in the Advanced Ophthalmology Course final exam held in May 2023. Her accolades include winning the award for the best oral presentation on cornea at the Delhi Ophthalmology Conference in 2021, as well as receiving the award for the best oral paper presentation in the corneal disease session at the South Asian Academy of Ophthalmology Conference in 2022.

Her research contributions are notable, comprising two international and five national journal publications, which underscore her dedication to advancing the field of ophthalmology. Additionally, she has participated in and won multiple national-level ophthalmology quizzes.

In a significant achievement, Dr Khullar made history as the contingent commander of the first-ever all-women marching contingent from the Medical Services in the 2024 Indian Republic Day Parade. In recognition of her contributions, the All India Ophthalmological Society honoured her with the prestigious *Ophthalmic Heroes of India* award in March 2024.

Taher Kamel Eleiwa

Cornea Consultant

Magrabi Health Center, Al Qassim
KSA

Doctoral degree of Ophthalmology, affiliated with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-USA and Supreme Council of Universities-Benha-Egypt.

ECFMG certified.

Clinical Research Fellowship in Cornea and External Eye Disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (#1 eye institute in the USA), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

60+ publications in renowned journals and international conferences.

680+ citations.

Umair Qidwai

Consultant

Queen Victoria Hospital
UK

Dr Qidwai brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience as a Glaucoma and Cataract specialist. His expertise in managing complex cases of both glaucoma and cataracts has not only garnered recognition but has also positively impacted numerous patients’ lives.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Qidwai is a highly motivated and dedicated researcher, with an impressive portfolio of over 45 publications. Their commitment to advancin

I call my self, The Tubester as I perform a very high volume of Glaucoma drainage devices.

Wai-Ching Lam

Clinical Professor

Vancouver General Hospital
Canada

Dr. Wai-Ching Lam is the Clinical Professor of University of British Columbia, and the Head and Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Department, Vancouver General Hospital, and the University of British Columbia Hospital.

Dr. Lam is a vitreo-retinal surgeon with interests in adult and pediatric retinal diseases. He received the Senior Achievement Award from the Asian Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, and Achievement Award from American Academy of Ophthalmology and, Fellow and the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Specialists.

He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles, and 7 book chapters, and recently co-edit a new book, “A Quick Guide Pediatric Retina”, Springer 2021.

Zaruhi Dravajyan

Ophthalmologist

Yerevan Scientific Medical Center
Armenia

Full time member of the Cornea, Uveitis and Diagnostic Services

” Yerevan” Scientific Medical Center

Aaesha Alnuaimi

Fakhera Al Neyadi

Latifa Alalawi

Meerah Al Meraikhi

Omaima Alshkeili

Dr / Second year resident

Seha
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sara Aldhaheri