
Ophthalmology specialist focused on retinal disease and macular degeneration
Experience
18 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Urdu
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Zahra Al Sayari is an ophthalmology specialist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with 18 years of clinical experience. She trained through the Arab Board Ophthalmology Residency Programme at Mafraq Hospital and completed a Master's degree in Ophthalmology: Retina from University College London. She also undertook clinical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in the UK, one of Europe's leading eye hospitals.
Dr. Al Sayari specializes in retinal diseases, with particular expertise in diagnosing and treating macular degeneration—conditions affecting the central part of the retina that impact vision. Her clinical work covers general eye care, medical retina conditions, eyelid surgery (oculoplasty), and retinal disorders. She has published work on advanced treatments for diabetic eye disease and other retinal conditions.
Her approach is characterized by strong patient communication skills built over nearly two decades of practice. She is a good fit for patients needing specialist assessment of retinal problems, macular conditions, or general eye care in an Abu Dhabi setting.
Special interests: diabetic retinopathy treatment, macular degeneration diagnosis, intraocular injection therapy, ocular sarcoidosis.
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Ophthalmology: Retina
University College London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Mafraq Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, United Arab Emirates
Clinical Attachment
Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
Arab Board Ophthalmology Residency
Mafraq Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Urdu.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disease.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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