Consultant Ophthalmologist

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, Abu Dhabi, is a world leading expert in eye care. Established in partnership with UK’s Moorfields Eye Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi brings 200 years of specialist eye care experience to the United Arab Emirates. Founded in London in 1804, Moorfields is considered the oldest and one of the largest centers for ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in the world.

Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro‑Ophthalmology to join its tertiary ophthalmic services. The role combines advanced clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and involvement in service development to deliver world‑class care for complex paediatric and neuro‑ophthalmic conditions.

The Consultant Ophthalmologist - Paediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro‑Ophthalmology will deliver expert specialist care in the diagnosis, treatment, and long‑term management of paediatric ophthalmic conditions and neuro‑ophthalmic disorders affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, ocular motility, and vision related to neurological disease. The role focuses on providing high‑quality, patient‑ and family‑centred care while working collaboratively with orthoptists, optometrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, paediatricians, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams across Moorfields and M42. The consultant will contribute to the continued development and growth of paediatric and neuro‑ophthalmology services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist paediatric ophthalmology and neuro‑ophthalmology care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Manage a wide range of paediatric eye conditions and neuro‑ophthalmic disorders, including complex visual and neurological presentations.
• Perform paediatric ophthalmic procedures and surgeries, including strabismus, in line with scope of practice.
• Work closely with neurology, neurosurgery, paediatrics, orthoptics, neuroradiology, and other multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.
• Interpret clinical findings alongside relevant investigations, including visual fields, OCT, and neuro‑imaging.
• Participate in theatre sessions, examination under anaesthesia, procedural lists, and emergency ophthalmic care as required.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families and maintain high‑quality clinical documentation.
• Contribute to service development, teaching, audit, governance, research, and continuous professional development.
  
  

• Medical degree with completed specialist training in Ophthalmology and a recognised fellowship qualification (CCT/CCST, American Board, FRCOphth, or equivalent).
• Advanced subspecialty training and proven experience in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro‑Ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for DOH / HAAD Consultant licensure in Abu Dhabi.
• Strong experience managing paediatric and neuro‑ophthalmic conditions, including optic nerve and ocular motility disorders.
• Paediatric ophthalmic surgical experience, including strabismus, is desirable.
• Background in tertiary or high‑volume specialist eye services preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgement, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to clinical governance, safeguarding, teaching, and continuous professional development.