Muscat Eye Laser Center

10 December 2011, Muscat: Muscat Eye Laser Center, the Sultanate’s leading eye-care clinic, is combining technological advances in corneal transplantation surgery, cutting-edge surgical techniques and superior in-house expertise to dramatically improve the quality of life for patients with corneal pathology. Until recently, the procedure of choice for most patients with severe diseased or damaged corneas was to undergo a full-thickness corneal transplant (also known as a penetrating keratoplasty), in which the entire cornea is replaced, even if only a portion of the cornea is diseased. While this procedure is still being carried out at Muscat Eye Laser Center for those who have severely damaged cornea, ophthalmologists at the Center have also mastered new innovative procedures that allow for the removal and replacement of only the affected layer of the corneal tissue. The upshot, says Dr. Juan G. Graviria, Scientific Director, is that patients now enjoy better outcomes, faster r

19 November 2011, Muscat: Reinforcing its position at the cutting-edge of eye-care services in the Sultanate, Muscat Eye Laser Center has announced the addition of the breakthrough Avedro System to its ever-expanding technological capabilities in the treatment of corneal problems. The Avedro System, coveted by the world’s leading eye-care clinics, is currently the equipment of choice in the treatment of keratoconus, a degenerative disorder of the cornea , in which there is a progressive change of its curvature, leading to an abnormal conical shape . The Avedro KXL System offers a superfast, safe and non-invasive alternative to stop the progression of keratoconus and, in many cases, to avoid the need of penetrating keratoplasty (cornea transplant). “The system is designed to perform accelerated corneal cross-linking procedure (KXL) that represents a qualitative leap over the traditional corneal collagen cross-linking procedure. While the latter procedure usually

8 October 2011, MUSCAT – Muscat Eye Laser Center, the Sultanate’s leading eye-care clinic, is delighted to announce the return of its Medical Director, Dr Maria Clara Arbelaez, after a three-month-long overseas tour to pursue her longstanding passion for research. Dr Maria, an internationally recognised corneal transplant and refractive surgeon, is highly regarded for her pioneering work in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a variety of vision impairments. Her contribution to the advancement of international ophthalmology research is complemented by her unrivalled expertise as an eye-care specialist – accomplishments that are reflected in the world-class standards of Muscat Eye Laser Center. Aside from her research work, focusing on various aspects of refractive corneal surgery, Dr Maria also had the distinct honour of addressing a meeting of experts of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Vienna last month. During the weeklong forum, which

Muscat Eye Laser Center, the Sultanate’s leading eye-care services provider, has significantly ramped up its clinical, surgical and research capabilities with the appointment of a highly qualified refractive surgeon to its world-class team of professionals. Dr. Juan G. Gaviria, a Colombian citizen of international repute, joins the Center as Scientific Director – a new post especially created in line with the Center’s expanding role not only as the nation’s premier eye-care facility in the private sector, but also as an up-and-coming specialist research institution in its own right. In his new role, Dr. Gaviria will provide added impetus to the Center’s growing scientific, clinical and surgical responsibilities. In particular, he will oversee the expanding portfolio of research initiatives undertaken by Muscat Eye Laser Center, coordinate surgical procedures and most importantly, extend his considerable professional expertise towards the smooth handling of the Center’s rising ca

23 May 2011, Muscat: Muscat Eye Laser Center, the Sultanate’s leading corrective eye services provider, has beefed up its frontline staff with the recent appointment of a new ‘Head of Patients Counsellor’. Mr. Mohammad Moslimani, an optometrist by training and experience, is the latest addition to the Center’s team of top-flight specialists headed by Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, a highly regarded corneal transplant and refractive surgeon. As Head of Patients Counsellor, Mr. Moslimani’s principal remit is to field queries from patients and visitors, and address their desires and concerns with regard to specific eye care issues. Young, dynamic and genial, Mr. Moslimani is eminently up to the task given his long experience as an optician and optometrist. Over the past decade, he has served at a number of reputable eye care clinics and optical outlets across the Gulf and Middle East region. “As a qualified optometrist, Mr. Moslimani brings to the table an intimate knowledge of