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DR. ARIF A ADENWALA
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Qualification: MBBS, MS, DNB
- Experience: 26 years
- Location: Dubai, UAE
Dr. Arif A. Adenwala is a highly accomplished Consultant Ophthalmologist at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Dubai, with over 26 years of global experience in advanced ophthalmic care and eye surgery.
Areas of Expertise
- Advanced cataract surgery with multifocal, monofocal, and toric intraocular lenses (IOLs)
- Refractive surgeries: FEMTO-LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ReLEx, and PRESBYOND
- Keratoconus management: PENTACAM evaluation, ring segments, and corneal cross-linking
- Glaucoma management including trabeculectomy, phaco-trab, and MIGS
- Diabetic eye disease: OCT, fluorescein angiography, laser photocoagulation, and intravitreal injections
- Pediatric ophthalmology and squint correction
- Treatment of pterygium with conjunctival or amniotic grafts
- Management of ocular trauma and emergency eye conditions
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS and MS in Ophthalmology – Government Medical College, India
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), USA
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Glasgow, UK
- Fellowship in General Ophthalmology and Phacoemulsification (FGO), Pune, India
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB) – Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Delhi, India
- Diplomas in Cataract and Refractive Surgery – University of Ulster (Ireland) and International Council of Ophthalmology (UK)
- Advanced training and courses in FEMTO-LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, Corneal Surgery, and Keratoplasty from globally reputed institutes including L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (India), ESCRS (Europe), and AAO (USA)
Professional Experience
With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Adenwala has served at leading eye hospitals in India and the UAE. He has contributed significantly to the development of ophthalmology departments at Zulekha Hospital, Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah, and NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah. An active academician, he has presented papers at international conferences such as ESCRS and AAO, conducted instructional courses, and reviewed for the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Arif A. Adenwala is widely recognized for his surgical precision, academic contributions, and comprehensive ophthalmic expertise, offering world-class eye care
