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Dr Irene Sophia Joseph

Verified Optometry Dubai

Dr Irene Sophia Joseph

15 years of experience 4.9 (70 verified reviews)

5,930+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Irene Sophia Joseph at a glance

Dr Irene Sophia Joseph is an Optometry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Irene Sophia Joseph

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-998055 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-77ED7D6C · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime 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

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

Irene Sophia Joseph
HEADSHOT
Irene Sophia Joseph in consultation
IN OFFICE
Irene Sophia Joseph with the team
WITH TEAM
Irene Sophia Joseph at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Irene Sophia Joseph

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Irene Sophia Joseph, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2474/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30379370 · cited by 77
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
    Irene Sophia Joseph, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7505/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35332988 · cited by 167
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Irene Sophia Joseph, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7959/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34810247 · cited by 25
  4. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
    Irene Sophia Joseph, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    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 tag

Patient reviews

70 verified reviews
4.91
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70 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Irene Sophia Joseph's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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