Senior Reconstructive Ophthalmologist—Oculoplasty, Dubai

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free remuneration

Health insurance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a senior Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty in Dubai to lead complex periocular and orbital reconstructions, including eyelid and lacrimal procedures. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with ENT, maxillofacial, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and other teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology, strong surgical judgment, and eligibility for licensing in Dubai.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology.
• Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ophthalmic and periocular disorders requiring reconstructive or oculoplastic treatment.
• Perform eyelid reconstruction for congenital, traumatic, postoperative, and disease-related defects.
• Conduct lacrimal procedures for tear drainage disorders and related functional conditions.
• Perform orbital surgery for selected inflammatory, structural, traumatic, or neoplastic conditions.
• Manage eyelid malpositions including ectropion, entropion, ptosis, and other functional abnormalities.
• Evaluate patients with orbital tumors, periocular lesions, facial trauma, and complex reconstructive requirements.
• Plan and perform functional eyelid procedures designed to restore ocular protection and normal anatomy.
• Provide reconstructive treatment following excision of periocular tumors where appropriate.
• Assess orbital imaging, ophthalmic investigations, pathology findings, and other diagnostic studies when planning treatment.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology consultations for reconstructive and oculoplastic cases.
• Coordinate complex treatment with ENT surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Develop individualized operative and postoperative plans based on anatomy, diagnosis, visual function, and patient-specific risk.
• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and postoperative care.
• Monitor wound healing, eyelid function, orbital recovery, tear drainage, vision, and other postoperative outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records covering consultations, imaging review, procedures, operative findings, and follow-up.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and continuing medical education.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based standards across ophthalmic surgical services.

Skills

Reconstructive ophthalmology

Oculoplastic surgery

Eyelid reconstruction

Lacrimal surgery

Orbital surgery

Orbital disease management

Ptosis surgery

Ectropion repair

Entropion repair

Periocular reconstruction

Facial trauma reconstruction

Orbital trauma

Tear drainage disorders

Functional eyelid surgery

Ophthalmic surgical planning

Orbital imaging interpretation

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Postoperative eye care

Wound management

Multidisciplinary reconstruction

Patient counseling

Surgical documentation

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Clinical audits

Ophthalmology research

Medical education

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification or Fellowship in Ophthalmology

Subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Reconstructive Ophthalmology

Minimum 5-7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a senior Consultant Reconstructive Ophthalmologist - Oculoplasty in Dubai to lead complex periocular and orbital reconstructions, including eyelid and lacrimal procedures. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with ENT, maxillofacial, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and other teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years post-specialist experience in reconstructive ophthalmology, strong surgical judgment, and eligibility for licensing in Dubai.