Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Family benefits

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development support

Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic technologies

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma Care based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full-time position requires an experienced eye care physician with expertise in managing glaucoma cases and providing patient-centered care.

The role involves performing comprehensive assessments and collaborating with clinical teams to deliver advanced treatments while ensuring positive patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in glaucoma management and be eligible for DHA Consultant License.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-specialist experience in glaucoma management and surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced glaucoma diagnostics and treatment procedures.
• Proven experience in trabeculectomy and laser glaucoma procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage all types of glaucoma and related eye conditions.
• Perform detailed glaucoma evaluations and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams for integrated patient care.

Skills

Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment

Ophthalmology consultation

Optic nerve disorder management

Visual field analysis

OCT interpretation

Gonioscopy

Intraocular pressure assessment

Trabeculectomy

Glaucoma drainage device implantation

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Laser glaucoma therapy

Complex glaucoma management

Refractory glaucoma care

Patient education and counseling

DHA Consultant licensure eligibility

Clinical audits and quality improvement

CME and research participation

Education

MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology

Subspecialty training in Glaucoma

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Glaucoma Care – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Hospital and Health Care – Full-time – Experience: 5-7years.

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Glaucoma Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced eye care physician with advanced expertise in glaucoma diagnosis, optic nerve disease, intra‑ocular pressure management, laser therapy, and glaucoma surgery. This role is suited for a consultant‑level ophthalmologist who can manage routine, complex, and refractory glaucoma cases while delivering patient‑centered care in a modern healthcare facility. The position focuses on preserving vision, reducing disease progression, and improving long‑term outcomes for patients with glaucoma and related optic nerve disorders. The selected consultant will perform comprehensive glaucoma assessments, provide medical and surgical treatment, use advanced diagnostic technologies, and work closely with multidisciplinary ophthalmology teams to support safe and effective eye care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage all types of glaucoma, optic nerve disorders, ocular hypertension, and related eye conditions.
• Perform detailed glaucoma evaluations using visual field analysis, OCT interpretation, gonioscopy, intra‑ocular pressure assessment, and optic nerve examination.
• Provide medical treatment plans, laser therapies, and surgical interventions for glaucoma patients based on disease severity and patient needs.
• Perform glaucoma procedures such as trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and laser treatments.
• Manage complex, advanced, and refractory glaucoma cases requiring long‑term monitoring and specialist intervention.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians, and multidisciplinary clinical teams for integrated patient care.
• Educate patients and families on glaucoma progression, medication compliance, surgical options, follow‑up schedules, and long‑term vision protection.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital protocols, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, CME programs, and departmental case discussions.
• Stay updated with advances in glaucoma diagnostics, surgical techniques, laser technologies, and minimally invasive glaucoma procedures.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology.
• Subspecialty training or fellowship experience in Glaucoma.
• Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post‑specialist experience in glaucoma management and surgery.
• Strong expertise in advanced glaucoma diagnostics, visual field interpretation, OCT review, gonioscopy, and intra‑ocular pressure assessment.
• Proven experience in trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and laser glaucoma procedures.
• Experience in tertiary eye care centers or academic institutions is an advantage.
• Exposure to advanced glaucoma technologies and modern surgical platforms is preferred.
• Research, teaching, and clinical audit experience will add value.
• Excellent communication, counseling, documentation, and patient care skills.

Skills Set

• Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.
• Ophthalmology consultation.
• Optic nerve disorder management.
• Visual field analysis.
• OCT interpretation.
• Gonioscopy.
• Intra‑ocular pressure assessment.
• Trabeculectomy.
• Glaucoma drainage device implantation.
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
• Laser glaucoma therapy.
• Complex glaucoma management.
• Refractory glaucoma care.
• Patient education and counseling.
• DHA Consultant licensure eligibility.
• Clinical audits and quality improvement.
• CME and research participation.

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary package.
• Family benefits.
• Health insurance.
• Annual airfare allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• CME and professional development support.
• Opportunity to work with advanced glaucoma diagnostic and surgical technologies.
• Supportive ophthalmology team environment.
• Strong scope for consultant‑level career growth in specialist eye care.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting experienced medical consultants with hospitals, clinics, and specialist healthcare providers. The company focuses on matching qualified physicians with roles that fit their clinical expertise, licensing status, patient care standards, and long‑term professional career goals.