
MBBCh Commendation, University of Wales College of Medicine, United Kingdom, Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology, European Union, France, Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, United Kingdom, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, United Kingdom, PG Diploma in Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Belfast, United Kingdom, PG Certificate in Executive Healthcare Leadership, Cornell, United States of America,
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery using minimally invasive techniques
Experience
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Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Location
Oud Metha, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa is a consultant ophthalmologist with extensive training in the UK and Europe. He graduated with commendation from the University of Wales College of Medicine and completed his residency in general ophthalmology in the UK, including placements at prestigious institutions like Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin. He holds fellowships from the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons, and is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mohammed Bin Rashid University in Dubai Healthcare City, where he actively teaches medical students.
Dr. Mustafa specializes in diagnosing and treating glaucoma in both adults and children using the latest techniques. He can detect glaucoma early using advanced diagnostic tools such as visual field analysis, optical coherence tomography, and corneal mapping. For treatment, he uses minimally invasive glaucoma surgery devices, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and other modern surgical techniques including the Moorfields Safer Surgical approach. He is also an experienced cataract surgeon, particularly skilled in complex cases involving glaucoma. He has additional training in refractive surgery (LASIK, LASEK, PRK) and can offer premium IOL and femtosecond laser cataract surgery for patients seeking glasses independence.
Beyond his core expertise, Dr. Mustafa has experience managing diabetic retinopathy and medical retina conditions. His research focuses on medication safety and compliance in glaucoma treatment, outcomes of modern surgical techniques, and simulation-based teaching. He is an active member of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology, where he organizes glaucoma programs for annual meetings, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
Special interests: medication compliance and safety in glaucoma, efficacy and safety of advanced glaucoma surgical techniques, simulation-based teaching of cataract surgery and ocular ultrasound.
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MBBCh with Commendation
University of Wales College of Medicine, United Kingdom
PG Diploma in Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom
PG Certificate in Executive Healthcare Leadership
Cornell University, United States
Ophthalmology Training
National Health Service, United Kingdom · 2005–2011
Fellowship in Complex Glaucoma
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, United Kingdom · 2011–2012
Fellowship in Complex Glaucoma for Children
Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom · 2012–2013
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields UAE, United Arab Emirates · 2012–2020
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Urdu.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma (Adult and Pediatric), Refractive Errors Requiring Surgery.
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