Praise from abroad

20 March 2010, Muscat: Dr. Patrick Humbert, an Ophthalmologist specialised in laser refractive surgery was recently in Muscat for a week long visit. During his stay, the French surgeon visited Muscat Eye Laser Center and watched Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez perform two surgeries – Femto-LASIK and keratoconus.
Based in Metz, a city in the northeast of France, Dr. Humbert practices in Clinique Claude Bernard, a reputed private clinic. This has been Dr. Humbert’s first visit to Oman and he was all praise for the beautiful city and hospitality of the people. He has previously interacted with Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez in international forums and was impressed with the papers she had presented. Once in Oman, he was keen to visit the centre and made a request to observe her perform surgeries.
“Dr. Maria Clara has presented many interesting papers in a number of seminars/ forums. Her skill and reputation are internationally recognised. It is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into the way the center is structured; the use of the latest technology is very impressive,” he said.
From a patient’s point of view, Dr. Humbert appreciates the way they are put at ease right from their first point of contact. “As soon as the patients enter, they are made to feel comfortable, a thorough examination is conducted by the experienced technicians and queries are clearly and precisely answered… A good center is a combination of the expertise of doctors, technology used and the personalised treatment of customers. This is one of the best eye care centers I have visited,” he added.
Jointly established by Sameer Al Awam and Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez in April 2002, Muscat Eye Laser Center is Oman’s leading eye care centre specialising in refractive surgery using advanced technology and procedures. Centrally located in Qurum, the center has 2 fully equipped operating theatres, 6 consultation and meeting rooms, 6 diagnostic and 4 preparation rooms.
The specialist team is led by Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, an internationally recognised corneal transplant and refractive surgeon from Colombia with over 20 years of experience in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.