Consultant Ophthalmologist (Medical Retina & Uveitis) - Dubai

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.