Dr. Laila Alghaferi
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Emirati consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship in oculoplastic surgery from King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh.
LocationMediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital
Experience15-20
LanguagesArabic, English
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates
About
Dr. Laila practises general ophthalmology alongside subspecialty work in oculoplastic surgery, which covers the eyelids, the tear drainage system, and the orbit (the bony socket around the eye). Conditions she treats in this area include eyelid abnormalities, blocked tear ducts that cause persistent watering, and tumours or trauma affecting the orbit. She holds the Saudi Board in Ophthalmology, with over 20 years' experience including 10 years in oculoplastic subspecialty practice. In the UAE she has practised at Al Ain Hospital, Tawam Hospital, and Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MBBSOphthalmology Saudi Board
Oculoplastic Fellowship-King Khaled Eye Specialist HospitalRiyadhKSA
Areas of expertise
Oculoplastic surgeryEyelid abnormalitiesLacrimal drainage disordersBlocked tear ductsOrbital tumoursOrbital trauma
Special interests
EyelidLacrimal drainage system & orbitGeneral ophthalmology
