Dr. Walid Gaafar is an Ophthalmology Consultant at Hadi Clinic. With expertise in refractive surgery including LASIK and Femto SMILE, cataract surgery by phacoemulsification, and the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, Dr. Gaafar cares for adults and children alike.
SpecialtiesGeneral Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Retina & Vitreous, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
QualificationsDoctorate degree (MD/PHD) in Ophthalmology
MRCOPH from Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow
Externship in cataract, refractive & corneal surgery, Vissum center – Spain
European school for advanced studies in ophthalmology
Diploma of total quality management from American University
Member of European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeries
Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member of Canadian Ophthalmological Society
Scope of ServiceRefractive surgeries (LASIK – PRK – Femto LASIK – Femto SMILE)
Cataract surgery (conventional, modern & Phacoemulsification)
LASER therapy
Intravitreal injections for retinal diseases
Full checkup, investigation and management of eye disease for children & premature
Diagnosis and management of strabismus
Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma
Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders
Management of different ocular trauma (blunt, penetrating, perforating, chemical, and thermal)