Muscat Eye Laser Center

Renowned Japanese eye surgeon Prof. Takayuki Akahoshi returns to Muscat next month in line with a commitment by local host, Muscat Eye Laser Center, to enabling the delivery of truly world-class eye surgical care services within the Omani private sector. The two-day tour, set for February 12-13, 2011, will build on Prof. Akahoshi hugely successfully maiden visit last October during which the Sultanate was acquainted at first-hand with the formidable cataract surgery skills of the legendary surgeon. A second visit that took place towards the end of December drew an even stronger response from patients and customers eager to benefit from the celebrated surgeon’s unrivalled capabilities. A total of 31 surgeries and follow-ups were performed during Prof. Akahoshi’s December 28-29 visit, underscoring his growing appeal among Muscat’s discerning and standards-conscious clientele. Both visits were hosted by Muscat Eye Laser Center, the Sultanate’s premier provider of eye care s...

The convergence of top-notch international talent and the superior capabilities of Muscat Eye Laser Center is making possible the delivery of exceptional eye surgical care services here in the Sultanate. Muscat Eye Laser Center has signed up an exclusive partnership with world-renowned eye surgeon, Prof. Takayuki Akahoshi from Japan to provide people with an opportunity to avail world-class cataract surgery at Muscat Eye Laser Center. This is another step that reinforces the Center’s philosophy of offering exemplary solutions to eye problems. Prof. Akahoshi has devoted much of his professional life to the refinement of cataract surgeries to make them safer and reliable for the patients. Presently, Prof. Akahoshi serves at the Mitsui Memorial Hospital in Tokyo as the Director of Ophthalmology. He is also credited with contributing to the invention of the pre-chopper cataract surgery instrument, a device that divides the nucleus through a tiny incision and greatly reduces phacoemulsi...

AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) Academy's first Joint Meeting with the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) in Chicago. Dates: 16 – 19th October 2010 Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, USA The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every individual they treat by helping each to see his or her best and by protecting their patients' vision and eye health throughout life. Academy members are committed to responding compassionately to their patients' individual needs and to advancing the highest standards of comprehensive eye care. Dr Maria’s Presentation - Friday, Oct. 15 Subspecialty Day Muscat Eye Laser Center who has always believed in giving world class solutions to any eye problems delivers it by keeping abreast with the latest technologies of the future. Muscat Eye Laser Center is privileged to be associated with Schwind Eye Tech Solutions w...

XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) was held on the 4 - 8 Sept 2010 in Paris, France About ESCRS Founded in 1991, the ESCRS is Europe's leading organisation for cataract and refractive surgeons and is at the forefront of developments in anterior segment surgery. The society currently has 4,000 members from over 90 different countries worldwide. The ESCRS offers a unique forum for discussion and learning which ensures that international expertise is shared by ophthalmologists all over Europe. ESCRS History The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons evolved from the European Intraocular Implant Club which was established in 1981. The Society is administered by the ESCRS Board, a Board of Ophthalmologists elected by its members. The ESCRS staff based in Dublin, Ireland are responsible for the organisation of the Society's day-to-day activities. PARIS 2010 – Highlights The XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS was highly successf...

Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez was awarded the gold medal at the recently held EyeAdvance conference in Mumbai, India for her contributions to ophthalmology advances and refractive surgery. She was honoured by Shanta Motwani, senior ophthalmologist and Dr. Kirit Modi, co-chairman of EyeAdvance. The 8th International Congress for Advances of Ophthalmology, EyeAdvance 2010, was held in conjunction with India’s most prestigious ophthalmological society, Bombay Ophthalmologist’ Association. Held every alternate year, EyeAdvance is an iconic conference with emphasis on presenting something new and a focus on latest developments and contributions every time. Speakers are told to bring up essential points in their speech so that all listeners, irrespective of their experience, would derive some benefit that they could apply to their daily practice. EyeAdvance has always attracted a legion of international speakers. This year 28 doctors from 18 countries attended the conference in addition to 1786 ...

Muscat Eye Laser Center proudly presents, Professor Takayuki Akahoshi, who is famous for his incredible precision with over 70,000 successful surgeries and has operated on VIPs and state heads. Also being the inventor of the Akahoshi Micro Combo Pre-chopper, he is by far one of the best surgeons available for you at the Muscat Eye Laser Center from 18-20 October 2010. With better vision and beyond, nothing should stop you from your active lifestyle. To book your surgery call 9405 1535 today.

Muscat Eye Laser Center has joined hands with the Ministry of Education to offer special discounts and complimentary check-ups to teachers. In addition, Muscat Eye Laser Center has re-enforced its support to the Ministry for any new initiative that it undertakes. The Ministry of Education lauded the initiative taken by Muscat Eye Laser Center. Hashim al-Moosawi, Head of Employee Benefits Section, Staff Care Department, said, “The Ministry of Education has always made efforts to provide the best healthcare to the public by forging a strong relation between the public and private sector. The offer by the Center to provide free check-up for the teachers and the administrative staff of the ministry is a step in this direction. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Muscat Eye Laser Center and the CEO Mr. Sameer for their co-operation and hope this paves the way for other private companies to take similar initiatives as well.” “While we have taken steps to support the Ministry of E...