Where does Dr. Ghassan Altawil practice?

Dr. Ghassan Altawil practices at International Modern Hospital

What is the specialty of Dr. Ghassan Altawil?

Dr. Ghassan Altawil specialty is Ophthalmologist

What is the experience of Dr. Ghassan Altawil?

Dr. Ghassan Altawil is Ophthalmologist with 30 years of experience.

What does an Ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual.

What are the typical symptoms to consult an Ophthalmologist?

Symptoms like Eye Pain, Eye Fatigue, Eye Infection, Blurry Vision, Light Sensitivity, Dry or Itchy Eyes, Flashes & Spots.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Ophthalmologist?

The tests include Color Vision Test, Computerized Optic Disc Imaging, Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis, Corneal Topography, Electro-Diagnostic Testing, Fluorescein Angiography, Ocular Coherence Tomography and Photography of the eye.

Whats the difference between an optometrist and Opthamologist?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual whereas an Optometrist is a healthcare professional who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.

Dr. Ghassan Altawil, Ophthalmologist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Ghassan Altawil

Dr. Ghassan Altawil is an Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.
He is proficient in a wide range of complex ocular conditions, including in-vitreo retinal surgery, intra-vitral injection, retinal detachment, retinal laser treatment, diabetic retinopathy, traumatic injuries, intracorneal ring implantation, epiretinal membrane, etc.
He has conducted thousands of eye surgeries globally in various cities in Syria, Lebanon, Germany, and the United States.
Dr. Ghassan has been recognized as the first doctor in the MENA region to perform macular rotation surgery, a groundbreaking technique that has revolutionized the management of macular pathologies.
He is the Head coordinator of the UK ophthalmology examination for the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and the Head of the Board of Trustees at the International University for Science and Technology in Syria.
After completing his MD from Aleppo University in Syria in 1987, he also received a specialization in vitreo retinal surgery from the Ministry of Health in Syria in 1999.
Dr. Ghassan is currently a research assistant for an ongoing retina study at the University of Toronto.
He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Hospital

International Modern Hospital

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Macular hole, PHACO surgery, Pediatric surgery, Squint surgery, Corneal transplantation (including penetrating keratoplasty and DALK), DSEK surgery, Glaucoma surgery, Refractive LASIK

List Of Treatments

Orbital Exenteration Surgery
RETINAL SURGERY
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
CORNEA TRANSPLANT
Corneal Transplantation - Eye Transplant
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
DSEK - Descemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
Myopia (Nearsightedness) Treatment
Astigmatism Treatment
Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Treatment
LASIK Procedure
Epi-LASIK
Blade-Free LASIK
Laser Eye Surgery
Yag Laser Capsulotomy
Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
Spectacle Removal Surgery
Endocyclophotocoagulation ECP
Gonioplasty (Iridoplasty)
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
Laser Iridotomy
Trabeculectomy
Vitrectomy
Retinoblastoma
Intacs Corneal Implants
Strabismus Surgery - Eye Muscle Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification
Cataract Implant Surgery
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Occuloplasty
Intraocular Implants (IOLs)
Pterygium Removal Surgery
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Squint Surgery
Photorefractive Keratectomy
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Oculoplasty
Cataract Surgery First Eye with Toric Lens
Cataract Surgery first Eye with Multifocal Lens for Far and Near
Cataract Surgery second eye with IQ Lens
Vitrectomy with Retinal Detachment
Trabeculectomy with Implant
ICL surgery
Plaque Brachytherapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Orbital surgery
Strabismus
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Lateral Tarsoraphy Local Single Eye
Prosthetic Eye

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