Dignitaries pose for photgraphs during the launch of the Refractive Surgery Unit.

An important type of eye vision correction known as SMILE (small incision lenticular extraction) has been successfully being carried out in the Dubai hospital for years and now with the latest technology, people over 40-years can be treated within minutes to get rid of reading glasses and improved eye vision.

On the occasion of the inaugurating the new Ophthalmology Refractive Surgical Unit, Dr Sandip Mitra, MD FRCS, cornea and refractive fellow Melbourne University, Australia and Head of Department, Al Zahra Private Hospital, Dubai told Gulf Today

The launch event attended by Sheikh Majid bin Faisal Al Qasimi, the Managing Director and General Manager of Al Zahra Hospital, Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, the Executive Director of the Health Regulation Sector at the Dubai Health Authority, along with numerous health leaders and specialists, showcasing the hospital's commitment to providing the latest technological advancements for vision problems worldwide.

Dr. Mitra stated that with the significant advancements in devices and technologies for eye problems globally, the hospital has ensured the acquisition of the latest equipment to serve patients. This aims to provide easier and more precise solutions for eye diseases, enabling a large number of patients to permanently discard their prescription glasses with high safety rates.

The unit has also been equipped with a management system for excimer laser refractive surgeries, making the hospital the first medical facility in the Middle East to introduce this revolutionary technology. This enables a streamlined workflow for excimer laser refractive surgeries through digital devices connected to improve efficiency significantly and reduce human errors.

Dr. Ahmed Shabana, an Ophthalmology Specialist at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, noted that many people worldwide suffer from vision problems, including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. While the traditional solutions have been wearing glasses or contact lenses, many prefer not to wear glasses for various reasons, such as appearance, work requirements, or sports activities. Meanwhile, many contact lens users suffer from chronic allergies and dry eyes.

Dr. Shabana highlighted that Al Zahra Hospital Dubai now possesses the latest technology in LASIK eye correction procedures, offering surface laser treatments, UltraLASIK, FemtoLASIK, Femto SMILE Pro, and Presbyond, all conducted with the highest levels of precision and safety. This positions Dubai as a regional hub for medical tourism.