Trust score 8/100
Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer
👤 5 years of experience
10,135+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
15
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Dr Wafaa Al Shaer is a Specialist Ophthalmologist at GMCClinics in Dubai, with over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology and eye surgery. She specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal vascular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and hereditary retinal disorders, in addition to providing general ophthalmic care. She is also licensed to perform certified vision evaluations for pilots through the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Dr Al Shaer graduated in medicine from the Medical Academy in Bulgaria before completing her postgraduate specialty training in ophthalmology and eye microsurgery at the Union Scientific Research Institute for Eye Disease and Microsurgery in Moscow. She subsequently earned a PhD in Medical Sciences from the Sechenov Medical Institute in Moscow, with a thesis on the long-term effects and clinical efficiency of laser coniopuncture in various applications.
From 1989 to 1999, Dr Al Shaer practised as part of the specialist ophthalmology team at Rashid and Dubai Hospitals under the Dubai Department of Health. She later worked at the Laser Eye Centre in Dubai, where she expanded her expertise in LASIK surgery. She continues to update her knowledge by attending international ophthalmology congresses and has contributed to public education on eye diseases through media appearances and published articles.
Her clinical services include comprehensive eye examinations (including for paediatric patients and pilots), amblyopia treatment, diabetic retinopathy management with laser, glaucoma and hypertension-related ocular care, evaluation of neuro-ophthalmological disorders, and pre-LASIK surgery assessments. She is also experienced in advanced diagnostic techniques such as fundus fluorescein angiography, macular and optic nerve head OCT, visual field testing, and retinal imaging.
Dr Al Shaer speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, and Arabic.
Dr Al Shaer graduated in medicine from the Medical Academy in Bulgaria before completing her postgraduate specialty training in ophthalmology and eye microsurgery at the Union Scientific Research Institute for Eye Disease and Microsurgery in Moscow. She subsequently earned a PhD in Medical Sciences from the Sechenov Medical Institute in Moscow, with a thesis on the long-term effects and clinical efficiency of laser coniopuncture in various applications.
From 1989 to 1999, Dr Al Shaer practised as part of the specialist ophthalmology team at Rashid and Dubai Hospitals under the Dubai Department of Health. She later worked at the Laser Eye Centre in Dubai, where she expanded her expertise in LASIK surgery. She continues to update her knowledge by attending international ophthalmology congresses and has contributed to public education on eye diseases through media appearances and published articles.
Her clinical services include comprehensive eye examinations (including for paediatric patients and pilots), amblyopia treatment, diabetic retinopathy management with laser, glaucoma and hypertension-related ocular care, evaluation of neuro-ophthalmological disorders, and pre-LASIK surgery assessments. She is also experienced in advanced diagnostic techniques such as fundus fluorescein angiography, macular and optic nerve head OCT, visual field testing, and retinal imaging.
Dr Al Shaer speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, and Arabic.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,570 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,844 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,572 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,035 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.6446/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32605739 · cited by 10
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
DOI: 10.6418/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36962759 · cited by 168
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.3925/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39851726 · cited by 142
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
DOI: 10.9177/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32039196 · cited by 196
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · wafaa.al.chaer@euroclinics.example
Location
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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.
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