Dr. Wathek Mohammad Saleh
Ophthalmology surgeon specializing in cataract, cornea, and laser vision correction
Eyes (Ophthalmology)SpecialistEyes, Ears, Nose & Throat
Experience
16 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
- ✦16 years' experience in ophthalmology
- ✦Performed thousands of successful cataract surgeries
- ✦Trained in cornea surgery at Syrian Surgical Eye Hospital
- ✦Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
About Dr. Wathek Mohammad Saleh
Dr Wathek Saleh is an ophthalmologist surgeon with over 16 years of experience, specializing in anterior segment surgery—the front part of the eye including the cornea and lens. He trained at Homs University in Syria, completing his medical degree in 2004 and his ophthalmology board certification in 2009, followed by a fellowship in cornea surgery.
Dr Saleh has performed thousands of successful cataract surgeries, corneal transplants (keratoplasties), and refractive procedures using advanced laser technologies. His refractive surgery expertise includes LASIK (both standard and femtosecond), PRK, and implantable contact lenses (ICL), as well as refractive lens exchange for patients seeking vision correction. He also treats diabetic eye disease, performs intravitreous injections, argon laser treatment, and vitrectomy (removing vitreous gel), and manages eye trauma and scarring.
Dr Saleh is an active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Syrian Ophthalmology Society, reflecting his commitment to staying current with international best practices.
Special interests: laser vision correction, diabetic retinal disease, eye trauma management.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need cataract surgery with premium lens implants
- ✓want LASIK or other laser vision correction
- ✓have corneal disease or need corneal transplant
- ✓require diabetic retina treatment or eye trauma care
