Ophthalmology

At Umm Al Qura General Hospital, our Saudi Health Commission certified, Fellowship-trained physicians provide comprehensive ophthalmology care, with cutting-edge treatment for cataract, glaucoma and many other eye conditions. Sophisticated equipment is used to test vision and the health of the eye; early detection is often the key to preventing blindness. When eye disease is diagnosed, ophthalmology treatment options include eye drops, lasers and/or microsurgery.

Additionally, our ophthalmologists provide comprehensive vision care that includes refractions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, and low-vision services for those suffering from macular degeneration.

We provide a wide range of medical services and surgical treatment, including:

• Eye examinations for adults and children, including refractions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Cataract/Cornea treatment (corneal infections, cataracts, tumors, dry eye, eyelid and conjunctival disorders).
• Cataract surgery.
• Implantation of lenses.
• Glaucoma, adult strabismus and uveitis.
• Pediatric ophthalmology.
• Neuro-ophthalmology diagnostic testing and treatment.
• Oculoplastic surgery.
• Retinal procedures (including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinopathy, etc.)
• Vitreoretinal diseases
• Pterygium removal
• Care and management of traumatic eye injuries
• Operation to correct Squint
• Removal of Calazion
• Blepharoplasty
• Evisceration
• Laser photo-coagulation
• Phaco-emulsification