
Specialist ophthalmologist with expertise in cataract surgery, retinal disease, and pediatric eye care
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu
Location
Abu Hail, Dubai
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Caroline Therese Paulson is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with over 15 years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating eye diseases. She trained at leading institutions in India—including St. John's Medical College and Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital—and has worked across hospitals in Kerala, the UAE, and Dubai. She now practices at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai, combining advanced surgical skills with a patient-centered approach.
Dr. Paulson specializes in cataract surgery using modern phacoemulsification techniques with various lens options (monofocal, extended depth of focus, and multifocal), pterygium removal with tissue grafting, and management of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusions. She also treats dry eye, glaucoma, uveitis, eye injuries, eyelid lesions, and children's refractive errors, and performs YAG laser procedures for clouding after cataract surgery.
She is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, and basic Arabic, which enables clear communication with her diverse patient base. Her individualized treatment plans focus on achieving optimal vision and long-term eye health.
Special interests: phacoemulsification technique, multifocal intraocular lenses, pterygium management, diabetic retinopathy treatment, pediatric refractive error screening.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
M.B.B.S
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
M.S. Ophthalmology
St. John's Medical College, India
Fellowship in Cataract Surgery
Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital, India
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Fathima Eye Hospital, India · 2017-2019
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St. John's Hospital, India · 2016-2017
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Ahalia Eye Hospital, India · 2015
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu.
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Abu Hail, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye, Eye Injuries, Eyelid Lesions, Glaucoma, Ocular Surface Disease, Pterygium.
Profile compiled from Canadian Specialist Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Abu Hail, Dubai
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