About
Irene Sophia Joseph is a passionate Optometrist at Genesis Healthcare Center, Dubai specializing in Myopia management and Specialty contact lenses. She worked for 19 years at Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai.
She completed her bachelor’s degree in Optometry at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India and her Postgraduate Diploma in Optometry at Aston University, UK.
She has a fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the British Contact. Lens Association (FBCLA). She is the former Secretary of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control and also proudly holds a fellowship from the same academy (FIAOMC).
Her core practice involves Myopia management with Orthokeratology lenses. She enjoys working with kids to help them control the progression of myopia.
She is an expert in optocally managig irregular corneas in coditions like keratoconus and post surgical ectasias with Scleral lenses.
As a pediatric optometrist her expertise expands into providinng Vision Therapy for amblyopia or 'lazy eye' conditions and binocular vision disorders.
She also provides Low VIsion Services for people who have impaired vision and cannot be helped with regular spectacles.
She was the first optometrist in the UAE to perform electrodiagnostic tests for the diagnosis of retinal disorders. She excels at diagnostics for disease identification and disease progression analysis. She provides tailored solutions to her patients with a commitment to enhancing their visual clarity and comfort.
She recognizes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field through continuous education and training.
She completed her bachelor’s degree in Optometry at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India and her Postgraduate Diploma in Optometry at Aston University, UK.
She has a fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the British Contact. Lens Association (FBCLA). She is the former Secretary of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control and also proudly holds a fellowship from the same academy (FIAOMC).
Her core practice involves Myopia management with Orthokeratology lenses. She enjoys working with kids to help them control the progression of myopia.
She is an expert in optocally managig irregular corneas in coditions like keratoconus and post surgical ectasias with Scleral lenses.
As a pediatric optometrist her expertise expands into providinng Vision Therapy for amblyopia or 'lazy eye' conditions and binocular vision disorders.
She also provides Low VIsion Services for people who have impaired vision and cannot be helped with regular spectacles.
She was the first optometrist in the UAE to perform electrodiagnostic tests for the diagnosis of retinal disorders. She excels at diagnostics for disease identification and disease progression analysis. She provides tailored solutions to her patients with a commitment to enhancing their visual clarity and comfort.
She recognizes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field through continuous education and training.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Irene Sophia Joseph
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Optometry
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Optometry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,077 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,763 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,339 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,868 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.2474/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30379370 · cited by 77
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
DOI: 10.7505/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35332988 · cited by 167
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Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
DOI: 10.7959/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34810247 · cited by 25
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Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
DOI: 10.2806/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36416998 · cited by 43
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
- Awareness When should you see a optometry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · irene.sophia.joseph@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
70 verified reviews4.91
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70 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
