Eye see you! Our sight is a blessing that most of us take for granted. Imagine waking up in pitch black – not being able to see yourself, unable to experience the trees dancing with the soft December breeze outside and forgetting how yellow your mother’s biryani looks. Sounds petrifying, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t have to be. If you regularly get your eyes examined, the eye specialist will be able to ensure that your eyes are in good health.

Hakeem’s Fact: An optometrist is an eye doctor that can examine, diagnose and treat your eyes. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can perform medical and surgical eye procedures.

Here are some signs that you may need spectacles:

·         Frequent squinting

·         Eyestrain

·         Blurred vision

·         Frequent headaches

·         Constant irritation in eyes

·         Words being jumbled up whilst reading

·         Difficulty seeing at night

Hakeem’s Note: Remember these symptoms may also arise if you have an eye infection, allergy or some other vision-related issue. It is important to get the problem addressed at the earliest!

If you feel that you or your family have to visit a good ophthalmologist, here’s a list of the best eye specialists in Dubai based on reviews, ratings, and bookings!

1.      Dr. Nadim Habash

With a four-star rating and twenty-five years of expertise in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Nadim is one of the top eye specialists in Dubai.

2.      Dr. Amit Nagpal

Talk about being multilingual! Dr. Amit has a lot of patients not only because of his skills, but because he can communicate in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, and English!

3.      Dr. Mohamed Ramadan Mahmoud

With medical qualifications from two countries and a fellowship from the UK, Dr. Mohamed is our recommended doctor.

4.      Dr. Arif A. Adenwala

Dr. Arif specializes in Lasik eye surgery which helps individuals get rid of their glasses. Moreover, the doc is fluent in Arabic, Gujrati, English, Hindi, and Marathi!

5.      Dr. Gaurav Sood

No wonder Dr. Sood has a five-star rating. He can rid you of corneal diseases, various eye allergies and glaucoma to give you that perfect, flawless vision.

6.      Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Khan

Available at Zulekha hospital, Dr. Iqbal always leaves his patients content and satisfied with his treatment.

7.      Dr. Thomas Metz

Dr. Metz is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and some of his popular treatments include cataract surgery, double vision, and amblyopia. Moreover, he's a pediatric ophthalmologist, which means that he's the perfect eye doctor to examine your child's sight.

8.      Dr. Hani Massoud

This bilingual expert with over twenty-six years of experience and education from France can be found at Sharif Eye Centers.

9.      Dr. Caroline Paulson

This lady has taken Dubai by storm. Fully equipped to solve any of your eye issues, Dr. Caroline is a personal favorite of many.

10.  Dr. Khaled Sharif

Affiliated with various academies, boards, and societies, Dr. Khaled has been treating patients for over thirty years!

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