Specialist Retina Surgeon

Role Overview

Specialist Retina Surgeon at Astra ProMed, located in Sharjah, UAE. Full-time position. Male applicants preferred.

Role Purpose

Deliver advanced diagnostic, surgical, and medical management of retinal and vitreoretinal disorders in a leading healthcare facility. Provide high-quality, patient-centered ophthalmic care through expert clinical judgment and comprehensive treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Consultation & Diagnosis

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for retinal and vitreoretinal diseases.
• Diagnose and manage diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and retinal vascular disorders.
• Evaluate and manage complex retinal conditions associated with diabetes, trauma, inflammation, and vascular diseases.

Surgical Procedures

• Perform pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and other vitreoretinal surgical procedures within authorized clinical privileges.
• Manage rhegmatogenous retinal detachments through appropriate surgical techniques, including vitrectomy, scleral buckling, and pneumatic retinopexy, where appropriately trained.
• Perform intravitreal injections, including anti-VEGF therapy and other approved treatments.
• Conduct retinal laser procedures, including panretinal photocoagulation and focal/grid laser treatments, when clinically indicated.

Diagnostic Imaging & Interpretation

• Interpret advanced retinal investigations, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography, fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, and B-scan ultrasonography.

Emergency & Acute Care

• Provide emergency assessment and management of acute retinal conditions, including retinal tears, retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage.

Treatment Planning & Pre/Post-operative Care

• Develop individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic investigations.
• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up.
• Identify and manage surgical complications, including intraocular infection, recurrent retinal detachment, and postoperative inflammation.

Patient Education & Communication

• Educate patients regarding retinal diseases, surgical procedures, treatment options, risks, and long-term visual outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, neurologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with ophthalmic surgical protocols, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and continuing medical education (CME) activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Completion of a recognized Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship or equivalent advanced surgical training.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant post-specialization experience, including substantial experience in retinal surgery.
• Demonstrated surgical expertise in pars plana vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, and management of complex vitreoretinal disorders.
• Strong experience in retinal imaging, laser treatment, and intravitreal injection procedures.
• Proven ability to manage both medical and surgical retinal conditions independently within the approved scope of practice.
• Eligible for MOHAP Specialist Ophthalmology classification/license in Sharjah, with appropriate vitreoretinal surgical privileges, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent surgical judgment and technical skill.
• Strong clinical communication and patient-management abilities.
• Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.
• Modern, well-equipped ophthalmology facilities with advanced retinal diagnostic and surgical technologies.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.