Top 8 Age-Related Macular Degeneration assessment doctors in Jordan

Choosing Age-Related Macular Degeneration doctors in Jordan

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jordan, 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 Jordan

Hussein Allawi

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

Dr Hussein Allawi practices ophthalmology in Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba. His official centre biography identifies vitreoretinal, cataract and oculoplastic surgery. Patients are seen at Surgical Eye Center.

Mohammad Abu Shehadeh

Al Mazar Al Janubi, Karak

An ophthalmology and eye surgery consultant with a vitreoretinal surgery field, supervising the consultative eye practice within Amad Medical Center, Karak. The centre announced his joining in October 2026 and Saturday/Sunday attendance. Arrange eye and retinal assessment with reception and confirm examinations and any procedure location.

Fawwaz Al Mamoori

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr Fawwaz Al Mamoori practices ophthalmology in Jabal Amman, Amman. Qualifications include Medicine — Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, 2004; Medical retina fellowship — Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; Diploma of specialist superior in ophthalmology — University of Lugano, Switzerland; Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. Fawwaz Al Mamoori is a consultant ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist who leads the retinal unit at Sharif Eye Centers. His training includes a medical retina fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, a specialist diploma from the University of Lugano and membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. His work centres on retinal assessment and follow-up, including diabetic retinal disease, with imaging and treatment arranged through the centre. Patients are seen at Sharif Eye Center — Amman. He completed residency trai

Services published in this profile: Retina Surgery Consultation, Intravitreal injection, Retinal Photocoagulation, Diabetic retinopathy treatment, Diabetic Eye Screening.

Muhammad Zureik

Downtown Aqaba, Aqaba

A consultant ophthalmologist and founder of Surgical Eye Center, Aqaba, according to the centre’s biography. offers fields include laser correction of refractive errors, corneal care and retinal disease follow-up. Reception arranges consultations; confirm attendance, procedures and location.

Muataz Mohammad Harara

Mecca Street, Amman

Dr Moataz Mohammad Harara is a consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with Jordanian and Arab Boards and an International Council of Ophthalmology certificate. He practices at Jordan Eye Center in Amman. His scope includes retinal disease, intravitreal injections, cataract surgery and lens implantation, as well as corneal transplantation, cross-linking, laser vision correction and implantable lenses. Examination guides the choice of treatment.

Services published in this profile: Retinal disease Treatment, Intravitreal injection, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular lens implant, Keratoplasty, Laser vision correction, Permanent Lens Implantation, Cross Linking.

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Discussing Age-Related Macular Degeneration with a relevant clinician

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease causing central vision loss due to degeneration of the macula. The wet form is treated with anti-VEGF injections like ranibizumab and aflibercept to slow disease progression.

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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jordan, 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

• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Retinal Detachment

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

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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Is Assessed in Jordan

Diagnosis requires a thorough examination by an eye specialist in the retina. No blood or laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis on their own. The doctor usually starts with your history, measures your visual acuity, and examines the back of the eye with a magnifying lens to look for drusen, bleeding, and abnormal blood vessels.

Common tests in this assessment include:

• A visual acuity test using a Snellen chart.
• The Amsler grid, where you focus on a central dot; any distortion in the lines points to a problem in the macula.
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT), the standard imaging tool for detecting fluid and bleeding in the macula.
• Fluorescein angiography, where dye is injected into a vein to track blood flow, helpful in identifying the wet form.
• An examination of the front of the eye to rule out other conditions that could affect diagnosis or treatment.

When to Book, and When Emergency Care Is Needed

Book an appointment with a retina specialist promptly if you notice a sudden change in your vision or new symptoms, such as:

• Sudden blurring of central vision.
• A dark or black spot appearing in the centre of your vision.
• Straight lines that look wavy or distorted.
• Sudden difficulty reading, even with glasses.
• Colours that look noticeably less vivid than before.

People over 60 and those with a family history of the disease should have regular eye checks even without symptoms.

Call 911 immediately if you have eye bleeding or severe redness, as severe cases of wet AMD may need urgent care at a specialised hospital.

Preparing for Your Assessment Visit in Jordan

To make the visit as useful as possible, bring:

• A written list of symptoms: when they started, whether they came on suddenly or gradually, and whether your vision is worse in dim light.
• Your current glasses, and any changes to your prescription over recent years.
• A list of medicines and supplements you take, and any previous eye surgery.
• Information about any family history of eye disease.

Ask the doctor about: the type of macular degeneration they suspect, which tests they recommend and why, the warning signs that should prompt an earlier review, and the follow-up plan and next visit date.

If your pupils are dilated during the exam, vision may stay blurred for a while, so ask the doctor or reception whether you should arrange transport home.

Eye Specialists Listed on This Directory

The following are published profiles of eye doctors in Jordan. Being listed is not a medical recommendation, and the names are not ranked.

• Naser Al Fuqara: consultant in eye, retina, vitreous and cataract surgery, seen in Al Thaniyah, Karak, within Jubilee Medical Center.
• Muhammad Zureik: consultant ophthalmologist whose published fields include retinal disease follow-up, seen in Downtown Aqaba.
• Muataz Mohammad Harara: consultant in retinal and vitreoretinal surgery, with published services including retinal disease treatment and intravitreal injections, practising on Mecca Street, Amman.
• Mohammad Abu Shehadeh: consultant in vitreoretinal surgery, supervising the consultative eye practice at Amad Medical Center, Karak.
• Hussein Allawi: consultant in ophthalmology and eye surgery, seen at Surgical Eye Center in Downtown Aqaba.

Confirm the appointment, the type of examination, and the location of any procedure directly with reception before your visit.

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