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 services in the private sector. The Center has entered into an exclusive partnership arrangement with the internationally distinguished surgeon to offer its clientele with an unsurpassed degree of eye care services at the cutting-edge of surgical ophthalmology.
“We feel deeply privileged and fortunate to be able to host someone of the international stature of Prof. Akahoshi, whose services are much sought-after around the world,” says Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, Medical Director of Muscat Eye Laser Center.
“During his previous visits to Muscat, Prof. Akahoshi fully lived up to reputation as a stalwart among the world’s leading eye care surgeons – something we’re eagerly looking forward to witnessing during his upcoming visit as well. Indeed, through a combination of his prodigious expertise in cataract eye surgery, and our sophisticated surgical and post-operative care facilities, we are working towards creating a new benchmark in private ophthalmic surgical services in the Sultanate,” Dr. Arbelaez adds.
Prof. Akahoshi, who serves at the Mitsui Memorial Hospital in Tokyo as its Director of Ophthalmology, is acknowledged as a world authority on cataract surgery. Among his many contributions to the world of ophthalmological practice is a revolutionary pre-chopper cataract surgery device that divides the nucleus through a tiny incision and greatly reduces phaco-emulsification time and ultrasound energy. This invention has been embraced by leading eye care institutions around the world in offering safe and convenient cataract surgeries.
The Japanese surgeon, who counts several heads of state among its patrons, is also credited with devising the ground-breaking Knuckle Tip that increases safety and efficiency in cataract surgery. His work has been recognised by ophthalmology fraternities in the United States and Europe.
Jointly established by Sameer Al Awam, CEO and Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, Medical Director in April 2002, Muscat Eye Laser Center is Oman’s leading eye care center. Centrally located in Shatti Al Qurum, the clinic specialises in various nifty ophthalmic procedures using advanced technology and techniques. The specialist team is led by Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez, an internationally recognised corneal transplant and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of experience in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Far East and the Middle East. She is known for her precision having performed over 50,000 successful surgeries. For more information, visit the website www.muscateye.com
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