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Dr. Yasmine El Sayed

Dr. Yasmine El Sayed

Ophthalmologist ·
, Cairo, Egypt

15+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic

Book a video consultation with Yasmine El Sayed for Ophthalmologist, from USD 150. Receive a signed report within 24 hours or a full refund if unavailable.

About Dr. Yasmine El Sayed

  • Yasmina Al-Ghazali, MD, is an eye care specialist with extensive knowledge of eye anatomy, including diagnostic tests, disease progression, treatment options, and new technologies that help people maintain their sight.
  • Dr. Al-Ghazali has been in practice since 1989. Her experience includes serving as Chief Medical Officer, Head of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Children’s Mercy Hospitals, and Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Al-Ghazali has extensive experience providing medical care to children with visual impairments and performing surgeries to correct them. Some of her specialities include laser surgery for retinal detachment, cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant placement, and pediatric cataract surgery using topical anesthesia.
  • Dr. Yasmina Al-Ghazali has always striven to improve her skills by attending continuing education courses offered by The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and various other organisations that focus on the treatment of ocular diseases and disorders.

Conditions treated by Dr. Yasmine El Sayed

  • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
  • Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
  • Secondary Glaucoma
  • Congenital Glaucoma
  • Pediatric Glaucoma
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Glaucoma Associated with Cataracts
  • Steroid-Induced Glaucoma
  • Neovascular Glaucoma
  • Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
  • Pigmentary Glaucoma
  • Optic Nerve Disorders
  • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
  • Cataracts

Area of Interest

  • Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
  • Medical Glaucoma Treatment
  • Surgical Glaucoma Treatment
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
  • Pediatric Glaucoma Care
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Procedures
  • Optic Nerve Preservation
  • Intraocular Pressure Management
  • Advanced Glaucoma Imaging and Monitoring
  • Vision Preservation Strategies

Work Experiences

  • Professor of Ophthalmology at Cairo University (Kasr Al Ainy).

Certifications (4)

  • Fellowship Training, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
  • Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO).
  • Advanced Training in Glaucoma Surgery and Management.
  • Specialised Expertise in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).

Memberships (3)

  • European Glaucoma Society
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS)

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

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30-Min Video Consultation

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Medical Opinion Within 24 Hours

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Care Coordination (Optional)

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Procedures Performed

LASIK

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Yasmine El Sayed is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s questions and the doctor's medical recommendations.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between steps in the form provided on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, with assistance from our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Ophthalmologist

A Glaucoma Specialist is an ophthalmologist with advanced training in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating glaucoma and other conditions that affect the optic nerve.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased eye pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss.

Many forms of glaucoma develop gradually without noticeable symptoms. Some patients may experience blurred vision, eye pain, halos around lights, headaches, or loss of peripheral vision.

Risk factors include increasing age, family history of glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, diabetes, high myopia, and certain medical conditions.

Ocular hypertension refers to higher-than-normal eye pressure without detectable optic nerve damage. It may increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

MIGS includes advanced surgical techniques that lower intraocular pressure with smaller incisions and less tissue disruption than traditional glaucoma surgeries.

While glaucoma cannot usually be cured, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can effectively control the disease and help prevent vision loss.

Diagnosis may include eye pressure measurement, optic nerve evaluation, visual field testing, corneal thickness assessment, and advanced imaging studies.

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