
MD, Ophthalmology Arab Board Certified
Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in children's eye care, strabismus, and retinopathy of prematurity
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Abeer Khalid Al Ali is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her medical degree at Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain and undertook specialist fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town. She is Arab Board Certified in Ophthalmology and holds an Executive Master of Healthcare Administration from Zayed University. She has also completed advanced training through Harvard University and the International Council of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Al Ali's clinical expertise spans the full range of children's eye conditions, including retinopathy of prematurity (a serious eye disease in premature babies), crossed eyes (strabismus), lazy eye (amblyopia), congenital cataracts, and eye trauma. She also manages complex eyelid and tear-duct surgery, corneal disease, and refractive errors such as shortsightedness, longsightedness, and astigmatism in both children and adults. Her work includes implementing improved screening protocols and evidence-based clinical practices to enhance patient safety.
Dr. Al Ali is an active educator, leading the ophthalmology residency program and mentoring junior doctors. She is fluent in English and Arabic and contributes regularly to international research and conferences. She is an ideal choice for families seeking specialist pediatric eye care or for complex strabismus and retinal conditions requiring expertise gained through international training.
Special interests: pediatric eye disease management, retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment, congenital cataracts, eye trauma in children, evidence-based clinical protocols.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical Sciences
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain · 2005
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Ophthalmology Arab Board Certification
Arab Board · 2015
Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHCA)
Zayed University, United Arab Emirates · 2012
Global Clinical Scholar Research Training Program (GCSRT)
Harvard University, United States · 2024
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Burjeel Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa
4 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Burjeel — Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Amblyopia (Lazy Eye), Congenital Cataracts, Corneal Disease, Pediatric Cataracts, Pediatric Glaucoma, Red Eye, Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism), Retinopathy of Prematurity.
Profile compiled from Burjeel's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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