MD.SBO.FICO.MRCS(Ed).FRCS(Glasg.).FEBOphth Memberships and fellowships Fellowship Of Cornea, Cataract And Refractive Surgery From Mater University Hospital Dublin. Fellow Of The Royal College Of Surgeons Of Glasgow, Fellow Of The International Council Of Ophthalmology, Member Of The Royal College Of Edinburgh, Fellow Of The European Board Of Ophthalmology. Member Of The Irish College Of Ophthalmologists
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in corneal surgery, cataracts, and refractive procedures
Experience
17 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Garhoud, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Rashid Nahar is an Irish-qualified Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 17 years of surgical experience across Ireland, the UAE, and internationally. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He completed specialized fellowships in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery at Mater University Hospital in Dublin, and in Cornea and External Diseases at Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland.
Dr. Nahar offers a comprehensive range of eye services including cataract surgery with premium lens implants, corneal transplantation for conditions like keratoconus, laser refractive surgery (including LASIK and SMILE), and treatment of the eye surface. He also manages medical retina conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, as well as glaucoma. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with careful patient selection for optimal visual outcomes.
He is a good fit for patients seeking specialized corneal or refractive surgery, those with complex eye surface problems, or individuals with retinal conditions requiring both medical and laser-based care.
Special interests: laser refractive surgery, keratoconus treatment, diabetic retinopathy management, age-related macular degeneration.
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MD
Ireland, Ireland
Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery
Mater University Hospital Dublin, Ireland
Fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases
Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Mediclinic Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Mediclinic — Mediclinic Welcare Hospital Consultant Ophthalmologist In department Ophthalmology Mediclinic Dubai Mall Consultant Ophthalmologist In department Ophthalmology, Al Garhoud, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Amd), Cataracts, Corneal Scarring, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Keratoconus, Pterygium, Refractive Errors.
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Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
2nd St - opposite Gems Legacy School - Al Garhoud - Dubai
+971 800 1999+2 more branches
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
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