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Clinical optometrist specializing in refractive surgery and comprehensive eye care
Experience
17 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Rasha El Rachmani is a clinical optometrist with 17 years of experience in eye care, currently working within the Ophthalmology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Surgical Institute. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry in Boston and completed internship training across several New England clinics, gaining expertise in comprehensive eye examinations, ocular disease, contact lens fitting, and low-vision care.
Dr. El Rachmani specializes in refractive surgery consultations, laser vision correction, and complex contact lens evaluations for both children and adults. She also performs comprehensive and pediatric eye exams, provides postoperative care following eye procedures, and conducts low-vision assessments. She is board-certified by the U.S. National Board of Examiners in Optometry and has served as Lead Optometrist and Lead of Refractive Surgery services at her institution.
She is a strong fit for patients seeking detailed eye examinations, refractive surgery evaluation, specialized contact lens fitting, or low-vision support. Dr. El Rachmani also contributes to clinical education through her roles on residency committees and has been a keynote speaker at local and international conferences.
Special interests: refractive surgery, contact lens management, low vision rehabilitation.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
New England College of Optometry, USA · 2009
Clinical Optometrist Intern
Perkins School for the Blind, USA · 2009
Clinical Optometrist Intern
New England Eye Institute, USA · 2009
Lead Optometrist, Lead Refractive Surgery Service
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2015-2023
Clinical Optometrist
Mass Optometric Associates, USA · 2009-2011
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Low Vision, Ocular Disease, Presbyopia, Refractive Errors.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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