Top 9 Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma assessment Doctors in Jabal Amman

Choosing Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma doctors in Jabal Amman, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jabal Amman, Amman, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Jabal Amman, Amman

Lana Hubaishy

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Lana Hubaishy is an ophthalmology specialist with the Jordanian Board, a medical degree from the University of Jordan and fellowship training in refractive laser surgery. She is part of the Sharif Eye Centers team, with a focus on refractive assessment and vision correction options based on the patient’s examination and corneal condition. Appointments at the Amman branch should be confirmed through the centre.

Services published in this profile: LASIK Vision Correction, Laser vision correction, Corneal Topography and Imaging, Corneal Examination, Myopia Correction, Astigmatism treatment.

Farid Zawaydeh

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Farid Zawaydeh leads the cataract surgery division at Sharif Eye Centers. He holds FRCS in Ophthalmology and UK fellowship training in ocular immunology and uveitis. His earlier experience includes heading the ocular immunology and uveitis service at Jordan’s Royal Medical Services. His scope includes cataract assessment and surgery and care for inflammatory eye conditions.

Services published in this profile: Cataract Surgery, Phacoemulsification With Intraocular Lens Implant, Intraocular lens implant.

Mutassem Halloush

Jabal Amman, Amman

Mutassem Halloush practices ophthalmology at Ayoub Medical Complex, 20 Suleiman Al Hadidi Street in Jabal Amman. His advertised consultations cover retinal and vitreous concerns, cataracts, the cornea and refractive care. Examination guides the required investigations and follow-up, which reception coordinates using the published clinic number.

Zuhair Sharif

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Zuhair Sharif is an ophthalmology specialist with the Jordanian Board and MSc degrees in Clinical Ophthalmology from University College London and the University of Jordan. He graduated in medicine from the University of Birmingham and works with the Sharif Eye Centers team. His scientific work includes visual impairment and corneal and retinal topics; Amman consultations are arranged through the centre for individual assessment. His academic contributions include chapters on presbyopia, intraocular lens selection and retinopathy of prematurity. He belongs to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, alongside research interests in low vision and ocular disease.

Hala Makahleh

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Hala Makahleh is an ophthalmology specialist with the Arab Board, membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the UK and fellowship training in refractive laser surgery. She graduated from the University of Jordan’s School of Medicine and works with the Sharif Eye Centers team. Her work includes vision assessment and discussion of suitable refractive correction options.

Services published in this profile: LASIK Vision Correction, Laser vision correction, Corneal Topography and Imaging, Corneal Examination, Astigmatism treatment.

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Discussing Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma with a relevant clinician

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a sudden spike in intraocular pressure from blocked aqueous outflow causing severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos, and nausea — an ocular emergency requiring treatment within hours to prevent permanent blindness.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jabal Amman, Amman, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Glaucoma
• Cataract
• Dry Eye Disease
• Conjunctivitis
• Myopia
• Hyperopia

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses acute angle-closure glaucoma in Jabal Amman

This condition is diagnosed clinically and quickly by an ophthalmologist. The assessment starts with questions about sudden eye or head pain, changes in vision, coloured halos around lights, and nausea or vomiting.

The doctor then measures eye pressure with a specialised device, which is the most important test in an acute attack. A slit-lamp examination shows corneal swelling, a shallow front chamber and the shape of the pupil. After the pressure is lowered, a special lens may be used to examine the drainage angle, and the optic nerve is assessed.

In an acute attack, treatment is not delayed while waiting for advanced imaging, because delay threatens the optic nerve.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Go to emergency care immediately for sudden eye pain with visual changes, coloured halos around lights, or nausea and vomiting. Do not wait for a routine appointment, since every hour without treatment increases the risk of permanent damage.

• Call emergency eye care directly if available.
• If an ophthalmologist is not immediately available, go to the nearest emergency department for initial management and urgent referral.
• In Jordan, call 911 when urgent help is needed.

Routine follow-up is suitable for milder symptoms that do not include the warning signs above, and its timing is set by your doctor.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jabal Amman

When booking in Jabal Amman, prepare the following to make the assessment easier:

• A clear description of when the pain started, where it is located, and whether it spread to the brow or face.
• A list of symptoms you noticed, such as blurred vision, halos or nausea, with when they began.
• A list of medicines and supplements you take, and any known allergies.
• Any previous eye problems, or similar conditions in your family.

Useful questions to ask the doctor:

• Does my condition need urgent treatment or monitoring?
• Does my other eye need a preventive check?
• What warning signs should I watch for after the visit?

Listed eye doctors in Jabal Amman

The following are ophthalmologists listed in Jabal Amman, with the specialties and services they have published:

• Khaled Sharif: consultant ophthalmologist and medical director of Sharif Eye Centers. Published services include laser vision correction, corneal imaging, cataract surgery and keratoplasty.
• Fawwaz Al Mamoori: consultant ophthalmologist focused on retinal conditions. Published services include retina consultation, diabetic retinopathy treatment and diabetic eye screening.
• Zuhair Sharif: ophthalmology specialist with the Sharif Eye Centers team. No specific services are published in his profile.
• Farid Zawaydeh: leads the cataract surgery division at Sharif Eye Centers. Published services include cataract surgery and lens implantation.
• Lana Hubaishy: ophthalmology specialist with the Sharif Eye Centers team. Published services include myopia correction, astigmatism treatment and corneal examination.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation, and does not mean any service is suitable for your condition. Choose based on your actual needs and your treating doctor's advice.

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