Ophthalmology

Overview

Welcome to the Mouwasat Hospital Ophthalmology Department

At Mouwasat Hospital, our Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive & advanced eye care for patients of all ages. Our team of highly skilled & experienced ophthalmologists, surgeons, optometrists & support staff is committed to delivering exceptional vision care through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans & compassionate service. We utilize the latest advancements in ophthalmic technology & surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for your vision & eye health.

Cases treated by Ophthalmology

Our department manages a wide range of eye conditions & provides a full spectrum of services, including:

Routine Eye Exams: Comprehensive vision testing, refraction for glasses & contact lenses & overall eye health evaluation for adults & children.
Pediatric Ophthalmology: Specialized eye exams for infants, children & adolescents, including vision screening, diagnosis & management of childhood eye disorders (e.g., amblyopia & strabismus).

Cataract Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of cataracts & their impact on vision.
Cataract Surgery: Utilizing advanced phacoemulsification techniques with a variety of intraocular lens (IOL) options, including monofocal, multifocal & toric lenses to restore clear vision.

Glaucoma Screening & Diagnosis: Comprehensive evaluation including tonometry, gonioscopy, visual field testing & optic nerve imaging (OCT) to detect & diagnose glaucoma.
Glaucoma Management: Medical treatment with eye drops, laser treatments (SLT, ALT) & surgical options (trabeculectomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery - MIGS) to lower intraocular pressure & prevent vision loss.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Diagnosis & management of diabetic eye disease with laser treatment, intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF) & surgery (vitrectomy).  
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Diagnosis & treatment of dry & wet AMD with intravitreal injections & other therapies.  
Retinal Detachment & Tears: Diagnosis & surgical repair using laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckling & vitrectomy.
Macular Hole & Epiretinal Membrane: Surgical repair with vitrectomy & membrane peeling.
Retinal Vascular Occlusions: Diagnosis & management of central & branch retinal artery & vein occlusions.  
Uveitis & Inflammatory Eye Diseases: Diagnosis & medical management of inflammation affecting the eye.

Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis & management with artificial tears, punctal plugs, prescription medications & other advanced therapies.  
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Diagnosis & treatment of various types of conjunctivitis.
Corneal Infections & Ulcers: Diagnosis & treatment of bacterial, viral & fungal corneal infections.  
Keratoconus: Diagnosis & management with glasses, contact lenses (rigid gas permeable, scleral lenses), corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) & corneal transplantation (in advanced cases).
Pterygium & Pinguecula: Management with medical treatment & surgical excision.
Blepharitis & Styes: Diagnosis & treatment of eyelid inflammation & infections.

Eyelid Disorders: Management of ptosis (droopy eyelids), entropion (inward turning eyelids), ectropion (outward turning eyelids) & eyelid tumors.
Lacrimal (Tear Duct) Disorders: Diagnosis & treatment of blocked tear ducts with probing, irrigation & surgery (dacryocystorhinostomy - DCR).
Orbital Diseases: Evaluation & management of orbital tumors, inflammation & trauma.
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty).

Evaluation of vision problems related to neurological conditions, such as optic neuritis, papilledema & visual field defects.
Management of double vision (diplopia) related to nerve palsies.

Evaluation & rehabilitation for patients with significant vision loss, providing aids & strategies to maximize remaining vision.

Refractive Surgery Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of refractive errors and suitability for vision correction procedures.
LASIK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction: A precise laser-based procedure designed to reshape the cornea and improve visual clarity.
Femto LASIK – Advanced Vision Correction: An enhanced bladeless technique using femtosecond laser technology for improved accuracy and safety.
Femto SMILE Vision Correction: A minimally invasive laser procedure offering fast recovery and excellent visual outcomes.
Lens Implant Surgery for Vision Correction: Implantation of specialized intraocular lenses to correct refractive errors, particularly in patients unsuitable for laser procedures.