Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina & Uveitis) - Dubai
- Location
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- UAE
- Category
- Healthcare
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2026
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About this role
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Medical Retina and Uveitis to join a leading tertiary ophthalmology service in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis and management of complex retinal and inflammatory eye disorders, deliver evidence-based patient care, and contribute to clinical excellence, teaching, research, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis and treatment for medical retinal and uveitic disorders.
* Manage diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, macular disorders and other retinal conditions.
* Diagnose and manage anterior, intermediate, posterior and panuveitis, including infectious and non-infectious uveitis.
* Assess and manage ocular manifestations of systemic autoimmune, inflammatory and infectious diseases.
* Perform and interpret OCT, OCT-A, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, B-scan ultrasonography and other retinal investigations.
* Perform intravitreal injections and other office-based retinal procedures within approved clinical privileges.
* Develop individualized treatment plans using anti-VEGF, steroid and other appropriate therapies.
* Coordinate systemic investigations and treatment with rheumatology, internal medicine, infectious disease and other relevant specialties.
* Provide second opinions and multidisciplinary consultation for complex ophthalmic cases.
* Monitor treatment response and long-term disease progression.
* Counsel patients regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, risks and expected outcomes.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic medical records.
* Participate in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
* Contribute to CME/CPD, teaching, mentoring and training of junior ophthalmologists and clinical staff.
* Participate in research and development of evidence-based ophthalmology protocols.
* Comply with DHA regulations, UAE healthcare legislation, infection-control standards and institutional policies.
Essential Qualifications
* MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
* Recognized postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology.
* Recognized Tier 1 subspecialty qualification/fellowship in Medical Retina, Vitreo-Retina and/or Uveitis/Ocular Immunology.
* Eligible for or holding a DHA Consultant Ophthalmologist license.
* Meets current UAE/DHA Professional Qualification Requirements for Consultant licensure. Dubai Health Authority
* Relevant post-qualification clinical experience in Medical Retina and Uveitis.
* Current BLS certification, where required.
Preferred Experience
* Strong experience in intravitreal therapy and retinal disease management.
* Expertise in complex uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease.
* Experience with biologic/immunomodulatory therapy and multidisciplinary management of systemic inflammatory disease.
* Experience in a tertiary hospital, academic medical center or specialist eye institute.
* Publications, clinical research, teaching or conference presentations are desirable.
* Western/Tier 1 training and experience in an internationally accredited institution would be advantageous; current Dubai vacancies commonly emphasize internationally recognized/Tier 1 qualifications. Tabib Alfadhel
Core Competencies
* Advanced clinical and diagnostic skills in Medical Retina and Uveitis.
* Strong interpretation of multimodal retinal imaging.
* Excellent clinical decision-making and patient-management skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Commitment to continuous professional development, teaching and research.