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Founder & Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center

د. هاني سكلا at Ebsaar

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Dubai, Founder and Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center, with a professional journey built around advanced eye surgery, academic research, teaching, and international ophthalmology experience.

His clinical focus includes cataract surgery, LASIK, refractive surgery, keratoconus treatment, corneal care, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, and medical retina.

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Dr. Hani Fouad Ragheb Sakla Founder & Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Dubai
1999 Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Dubai Hospital.
2009 Founder & Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center.
Spain M.D. Ophthalmology from University of Alicante.
Research Published work in LASIK, cornea, keratoconus and IOLs.

Career story

A career shaped by Egypt, Spain and Dubai

Dr. Hani Sakla’s journey in ophthalmology began with medical education at Cairo University, followed by specialized ophthalmology training and clinical work at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology in Giza, Egypt.

He later received a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to complete his Doctorate degree in Ophthalmology at the University of Alicante, Spain. He obtained his M.D. in Ophthalmology with Excellent with Honor and completed a fellowship at the Alicante Institute of Ophthalmology, Fundación Jorge Alió.

Since 1999, Dr. Sakla has served as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Dubai Hospital. In 2009, he founded Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai to provide advanced, focused, and patient-centered eye care.

Ebsaar leadership

Medical leadership at مركز إبصار لطب العيون

As Founder and Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center, Dr. Sakla leads ophthalmology care with a focus on accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment planning, surgical safety, modern eye care technology, and long-term patient trust. This page focuses on his role at Ebsaar while mentioning his Spanish medical training and Professor Sakla Spanish Eye Clinic as part of his wider professional history.

Signature expertise

Advanced eye care services

Vision correction LASIK & Refractive Surgery LASIK, PRK, Femto LASIK, Femto SMILE, ICL and advanced refractive planning. Lens surgery جراحة الساد Monofocal and multifocal intraocular lenses, refractive lens exchange and premium lens options. Cornea علاج القرنية المخروطية Corneal collagen cross-linking, topography-guided planning and advanced keratoconus care. Ocular surface علاج جفاف العين Specialized dry eye diagnosis, treatment planning and ocular surface disease management. Eye pressure Glaucoma Management Clinical evaluation, treatment monitoring and laser procedures when suitable. Retina Medical Retina Medical retina care, intravitreal injections and laser procedures for selected cases.

Clinical depth

Surgical experience, research and complex eye care

A major part of Dr. Sakla’s clinical and research work focuses on LASIK, refractive surgery, corneal conditions, keratoconus treatment, cataract surgery, lens-based procedures, glaucoma management, medical retina and ocular surface disease.

Vision correction

  • LASIK, PRK, Epi-LASIK, Femto LASIK and Femto SMILE.
  • Phakic intraocular lenses, ICL and Toric ICL.

Cataract and lenses

  • Cataract surgery with monofocal and multifocal IOLs.
  • Refractive lens exchange and premium IOL planning.

Cornea and retina

  • Keratoconus treatment and corneal collagen cross-linking.
  • Medical retina, intravitreal injections, Argon laser, YAG laser and diode laser.

Dry eye milestone

  • Founder of the first specialized dry eye clinic in the Middle East.
  • Ocular surface care including amniotic membrane grafting.

Timeline

Professional history

1987 – 1988

Medical internship

Internship at Cairo University Hospitals and Egyptian Ministry of Health hospitals.

1988 – 1992

Ophthalmology residency

Ophthalmology Resident at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt.

1994 – 1998

Doctorate scholarship in Spain

Scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain the Doctorate degree in Ophthalmology at the University of Alicante, Spain.

1997

M.D. Ophthalmology and fellowship

M.D. Ophthalmology with Excellent with Honor and fellowship of Alicante Institute of Ophthalmology, Fundación Jorge Alió.

1999 – Present

Dubai Hospital

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Dubai Hospital, Government of Dubai.

2009 – Present

مركز إبصار لطب العيون

Founder and Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai.

2018 – Present

Professor Sakla Spanish Eye Clinic

Founder and Director of Professor Sakla Spanish Eye Clinic in Dubai.

Recognition

Awards, patent and academic contribution

Awards

Recognition in ophthalmology

  • Prof. Dr. Amin El Magraby Award for best article published in the Bulletin of the Egyptian Ophthalmological Society in 2002.
  • Star of the Year, Department of Health and Medical Services, Government of Dubai, 2005.
  • Elected board member of the Ophthalmic Society, Emirates Medical Association.
Innovation

Patent and research work

  • Patent for ADAL-1®, a new bioadhesive for ocular surgery.
  • Doctorate thesis on ADAL-1® as an alternative to sutures in ophthalmic surgery.
  • Research work in LASIK, keratoconus, cornea, cataract surgery and IOLs.
Teaching

Medical education

  • Teaching ophthalmology principles to medical students at Dubai Medical College.
  • Providing teaching experience for ophthalmology registrars in training.
  • External Examiner at Gulf Medical College, Ajman.
International activity

Conferences and live surgery

  • Presenter, lecturer and invited speaker in MEOM, EPOMEC, MEACO and ESCRS meetings.
  • Live surgery clinical director and surgeon during the IX Congress of MEACO in Dubai.
  • Invited to perform live phacoemulsification surgery at the National Symposium on Ocular Trauma in Muscat, Oman.

Research authority

Selected scientific publications

Dr. Sakla has contributed to peer-reviewed research in keratoconus, corneal cross-linking, LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, multifocal IOLs, phakic intraocular lenses and corneal endothelium.

Keratoconus, cornea and cross-linking research
  • Visual and refractive outcomes of Toric Implantable Collamer Lens implantation in stable keratoconus after combined topography-guided PRK and CXL.
  • Simultaneous topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy and accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus.
  • Simultaneous topography-guided partial photorefractive keratectomy and corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus.
LASIK, PRK and refractive surgery research
  • Effects of LASIK on corneal endothelium using the IntraLase femtosecond laser.
  • Femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis after radial keratotomy.
  • Comparison of LASIK and PRK for low and moderate myopia.
  • Retreatment after laser in situ keratomileusis.
Cataract, IOLs and lens-based surgery research
  • Visual function after bilateral implantation of a zonal refractive aspheric multifocal intraocular lens.
  • Validity of autorefraction after cataract surgery with multifocal intraocular lens implantation.
  • Surgical correction of severe myopia with a phakic intraocular lens.

External authority

External profiles and research references

These external profiles and research databases help connect Dr. Hani Sakla’s medical profile with independent healthcare, conference and scientific publication references.

Dubai Health Profile Official healthcare profile EPOMEC Faculty Profile Conference faculty reference PubMed Research Keratoconus and ICL study PubMed Research PRK and CXL for keratoconus

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Ebsaar in the media and newspaper features

Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center and Dr. Hani Sakla have been featured in media and newspaper coverage highlighting the clinic’s advanced eye care services, modern ophthalmology equipment and reputation in Dubai.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Hani Sakla?

Dr. Hani Sakla is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Dubai and the Founder and Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center.

What is Dr. Hani Sakla’s role at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center?

Dr. Sakla is the Founder and Medical Director of Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center, where he leads advanced ophthalmology care and provides clinical and surgical expertise for a wide range of eye conditions.

Did Dr. Hani Sakla train in Spain?

Yes. Dr. Sakla obtained his M.D. in Ophthalmology from the University of Alicante, Spain, with Excellent with Honor, and completed a fellowship at the Alicante Institute of Ophthalmology.

What does Dr. Hani Sakla specialize in?

Dr. Sakla specializes in ophthalmology and advanced eye surgery, including cataract surgery, LASIK, refractive surgery, keratoconus treatment, corneal procedures, dry eye treatment, glaucoma care and medical retina.

Where does Dr. Hani Sakla practice?

Dr. Hani Sakla practices at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center in Dubai.

Book an appointment with Dr. Hani Sakla at Ebsaar

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