Top 7 Cataract Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need a cataract specialist?

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. It usually develops slowly with age. It can also be linked to diabetes, long-term steroid use, eye injury or previous eye surgery, and some babies are born with one.

In the early stages, an updated glasses prescription and brighter lighting may be enough. Once cloudy vision starts to interfere with reading, driving, work or safety, mainstream guidance is that surgery is the standard treatment. The clouded lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens. No eye drop or medicine has been proven to reverse a cataract.

Book an assessment with an ophthalmologist if you notice:

• Blurred, cloudy or misty vision that new glasses no longer fix
• Glare from headlights or sunlight, or halos around lights
• Colours that look faded or yellowish
• Difficulty seeing at night or in dim light
• Frequent changes in your glasses prescription
• Double vision in one eye
• In a baby or child: a white or grey reflection in the pupil, a wandering eye or poor visual attention. Children need prompt assessment because early treatment matters for visual development.

Cataracts develop gradually, so a sudden change in vision usually points to something else. Seek urgent care the same day at an emergency department, or call 911 in Jordan, if you have:

• Sudden loss of vision
• A shadow or curtain moving across your sight
• A burst of new floaters or flashes of light
• Severe eye pain with redness, headache, nausea or vomiting
• A chemical splash or a penetrating eye injury

After cataract surgery, worsening pain, increasing redness or a drop in vision needs urgent contact with your surgical team.

How to choose among the doctors here

There is no single answer to who the best cataract specialists in Amman are. The right fit depends on your eyes, your general health and your practical needs. All seven doctors list cataract surgery, so start with whatever else is going on in your eyes.

Other eye conditions

• Retinal disease, such as diabetic retinopathy or macular problems: Dr. Muataz Harara's profile lists retinal treatment and intravitreal injections alongside cataract surgery.
• Glaucoma, raised eye pressure or diabetes: Dr. Yazan Al Tamimi lists glaucoma treatment and surgery, eye-pressure measurement and diabetic eye screening. He also lists fellowship training in cataract and glaucoma surgery.
• Corneal conditions such as keratoconus: Dr. Khaled Sharif, Dr. Mohammad Akram Hawari and Dr. Harara list corneal services, including cross-linking and keratoplasty.
• Eyelid or tear-duct problems: Dr. Qaseem Naser and Dr. Mais Al Jbour list oculoplastic and tear-drainage care.
• Children: Dr. Hawari, Dr. Al Jbour and Dr. Saif Al Rawashdeh list children's eye care and strabismus treatment. Ask directly whether paediatric cataract is managed within their practice.

Lens and vision goals

Ask how the lens will be chosen for you. Useful points to discuss:

• Whether you want clear distance vision and will accept reading glasses afterwards
• Whether astigmatism can be addressed
• What the trade-offs are between the lens options

Several doctors here also list refractive services, such as laser vision correction or implantable lenses. You can ask whether these are relevant to you, but only an examination can decide what suits your eye.

Practicalities

Five of the doctors practise at Jordan Eye Center, which may make a second opinion within the same centre easier to arrange. Dr. Al Tamimi is at Shami Eye Center — Seventh Circle. Dr. Sharif sees patients at Sharif Eye Center in Jabal Amman, with confirmed hours until 22:00.

Cataract care usually involves several visits before and after surgery, so choose a location you can reach easily. Remember that the order on this page reflects profile completeness, not surgical results.

What to expect at the first visit

The first visit often takes longer than a routine eye check. Drops are usually used to widen (dilate) your pupils, which blurs vision and causes light sensitivity for several hours. Do not plan to drive yourself home: bring a companion or arrange a taxi.

Typical steps include:

• A vision test
• An eye-pressure check
• A slit-lamp examination of the front of the eye
• A dilated examination of the lens and retina

If surgery is being considered, the doctor may also take measurements of the eye (biometry) to calculate the power of the replacement lens.

Bring:

• Your current glasses, and your contact lenses if you wear them. Ask beforehand whether to stop wearing contacts before measurements.
• A written list of all your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and any eye drops
• Previous eye reports, scans or surgery records
• Notes on conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
• Your ID or passport and your insurance card

Questions worth asking:

• How much is the cataract affecting my vision, and should surgery happen now or can it wait?
• Are there other conditions in my eye that could limit the result?
• Which lens types are possible for my eye, and what will I still need glasses for?
• If both eyes need surgery, how far apart would the operations be?
• What does recovery involve, and when can I drive, work or bend down normally?
• Who do I contact if something feels wrong after surgery?

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Costs and coverage vary, so confirm the details before you commit. When you book, ask:

• What the consultation fee is, and whether tests such as biometry are charged separately
• Whether any surgery quote covers the surgeon, the lens, the facility and follow-up visits, or whether these are billed separately
• Whether your insurer is accepted, which lens types the policy covers and whether pre-approval is needed
• Whether the specific doctor you want is in clinic on that day. Five doctors share one centre, and some appointments are coordinated by the centre's team.
• How many follow-up visits are usually needed, and what they cost

Get written confirmation of anything your insurer must approve before the surgery date.

Getting there

Amman is home to around 5 million people, and traffic can be heavy at rush hour, so allow extra time. The doctors on this page practise from three locations:

• Shami Eye Center — Seventh Circle, at the 7th Circle
• Jordan Eye Center, shared by five of the doctors
• Sharif Eye Center in Jabal Amman

Use the map location on each profile to plan your route. This matters especially if you are coming from further districts such as Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Jubeiha or Dabouq.

Because dilation and surgery both affect your vision for a time, plan the return trip in advance. On surgery day you will need someone to accompany you home.

If you are referred for hospital-based care, Amman's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, Al-Bashir Hospital and King Hussein Medical Center.

Checklist before you book

• Note your symptoms and how they affect daily tasks such as reading, driving and night vision
• List any other eye conditions (glaucoma, retinal disease, corneal problems) and match them to the services each profile lists
• Gather previous eye reports and a full medication list
• Confirm the doctor's clinic day against the confirmed hours
• Ask about the consultation fee, test charges and what a surgery quote includes
• Check insurance acceptance and pre-approval requirements
• Arrange a companion or transport for any dilated examination
• Know the urgent warning signs and the emergency number 911