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Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer

5 years of experience

10,135+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
15
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer at a glance

Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-256148 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-FAF53C58 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime 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

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Wafaa Al Chaer
HEADSHOT
Wafaa Al Chaer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wafaa Al Chaer with the team
WITH TEAM
Wafaa Al Chaer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Wafaa Al Chaer

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Wafaa Al Chaer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6446/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32605739 · cited by 10
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Wafaa Al Chaer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6418/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36962759 · cited by 168
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Wafaa Al Chaer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3925/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39851726 · cited by 142
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Wafaa Al Chaer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    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

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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. Wafaa Al Chaer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr. Wafaa Al Chaer is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Wafaa Al Chaer specialise in?

    Wafaa Al Chaer specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Wafaa Al Chaer treat?

    Wafaa Al Chaer treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Wafaa Al Chaer practise?

    Wafaa Al Chaer practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Wafaa Al Chaer speaks English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Russian.

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