
FRCOphth, London, United Kingdom FRCSEd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, CCST, Oxford, United Kingdom MSc, Baghdad, Iraq, MBChB, Baghdad, Iraq
Consultant pediatric eye doctor specializing in childhood eye misalignment and advanced surgical care
Experience
30 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Oud Metha, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Namir Kafil-Hussain is a consultant pediatric ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience caring for children's eye health. He trained at leading specialist centers including Oxford, London, Dublin, and Baghdad, and holds fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus from Oxford and Dublin. He has held senior consulting positions in leading hospitals across the UK and UAE, including Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital London, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London.
Dr. Kafil-Hussain provides comprehensive medical and surgical services for children's eye conditions. His clinical expertise covers childhood and adult eye misalignment (strabismus), tear duct obstruction, retinopathy of prematurity (a serious eye condition affecting premature babies), pediatric cataract surgery, allergic eye diseases, amblyopia (lazy eye), and refractive errors requiring spectacles. He has lectured extensively and published research in his specialist areas.
He is a good choice if your child needs expert assessment and advanced surgical care for eye alignment problems, needs specialized treatment for premature baby eye disease, or requires surgery for cataracts and other complex eye conditions.
Special interests: childhood strabismus, adult strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric cataract surgery.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBChB
University of Baghdad, Iraq
MSc
University of Baghdad, Iraq
CCST Ophthalmology
Oxford Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
FRCSEd
Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, United Kingdom
FRCOphth
Royal College of Ophthalmologists London, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital London, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital London, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital London, United Kingdom
Specialist Registrar Ophthalmology
Oxford Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
Senior Registrar Pediatric Ophthalmology
Temple Street Children's Hospital Dublin, Ireland
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Allergic Eye Diseases, Amblyopia (Lazy Eye), Retinopathy of Prematurity, Tear Duct Blockage.
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