Ophthalmologist ·
NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
Dr Qasem is a highly specialized and skilled ophthalmologist in UAE. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the UK, Ireland and Dubai. His primary areas of treatments include Vitreoretinal eye surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology including specialization in childhood ocular motility surgery, squint correction and vision screening of premature babies, Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, Refractive Laser Surgery, cataract. He graduated from Damascus University, Syria. Dr Qasim attained his Fellowship from the prestigious Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Glasgow, UK and Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland. He is a certified specialist in Laser and Refractive Surgery from Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London UK and Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology. He was previously associated as an NHS consultant ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Currently, He is a consultant ophthalmologist in NMC Royal hospital, Khalifa city.
Dr Qasem is highly specialized and is one of the very few Consultant Specialist’s in Vitreoretinal eye surgery and is highly skilled at performing combined suture less Phaco Vitrectomy procedures especially for Diabetic patients. He has participated and presented in various national and international conferences. He has over 25 articles to his credit published in reputed journals. He is a member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr Qasim Aref Qasem has treated a wide variety of conditions with high success rate and accuracy. Some of the conditions treated by the doctor are:
The treatment for dry eye is decided after an opthalmologist performs tests and evaluates the severity of the disease. The treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. The doctor might use certain antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might lessen the duration of the infection.
Eye conditions can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms.:
It is important to go for routine eye examinations to diagnose the condition. If you have not undergone an eye examination for more than one year, you must consult your eye doctor. It is important to remain aware of the warning signs which can help you make the right decision for your eyesight.
You can consult Dr Qasim Aref Qasem from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.
Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Qasim Aref Qasem are listed below:
LASIK or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is a common eye procedure performed when a person wants better vision and does not want to wear contact lenses and glasses. LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. The procedure is performed using a laser to remove tissues.
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Dr. Qasem has nearly 20 years of experience in the UK, Ireland and Dubai.
His primary areas of treatments include Vitreoretinal eye surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology including specialization in childhood ocular motility surgery, squint correction and vision screening of premature babies, Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, Refractive Laser Surgery, cataract.
Yes, Dr Qasem provides online consultation through MediGence.
It costs 160 USD for online consultation with Dr Qasem.
He is a member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
We need to consult an ophthalmologist such as Dr Qasem for queries regarding the treatment/diagnosis of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Vitreous and Retinal Surgery
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the online consultation can be done.
An ophthalmologist helps improve patients’ vision by testing the eyes in order to diagnose and treat disorders. Some ophthalmologists specialize in eye surgery to correct and fix eye problems. An ophthalmologist can provide the same services as an optometrist, such as prescribing eyeglasses as well as contact lenses to treat vision problems. An ophthalmologist also diagnoses as well as treats eye conditions, does eye surgeries, and participates in scientific research on the causes and treatment for eye diseases and vision issues. Sometimes, ophthalmologists also detect health issues that are not related to the eyes but become clear in a routine eye exam. The ophthalmologist recommends that the person should consult their doctor.
An opthalmologist may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of eye conditions:
An opthalmologist may perform a number of different tests to evaluate your vision and diseases. Each test will evaluate some specific aspect of vision. The doctor may direct a beam of light in your eyes to look for any abnormalities in the retina. They design the treatment plan posts after evaluating the test reports.
Below are some situations when you need to see an opthalmologist:
If you notice the above-listed signs and symptoms, you are suggested to see an opthalmologist for a proper diagnosis of the condition. The opthalmologist will evaluate the test reports and will plan the treatment that is best for you.
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Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: