Top 4 Eye Clinics in Aqaba 2026

When do you need an eye clinic?

Ophthalmology covers the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, vision correction, and surgery on the retina and cornea. Common services include:

• Comprehensive eye examinations
• Dry eye treatment
• Cataract care
• Eye pressure checks for glaucoma
• Retinal screening for people with diabetes
• Prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses

Book a routine appointment if you notice any of the following:

• Your vision is gradually getting blurry.
• You get frequent headaches with eye strain after reading or screen work.
• Your eyes stay red, itchy or gritty.
• You notice new floaters.

People with diabetes should have regular retinal checks, often yearly, or as their doctor advises. Diabetic eye changes can develop without early symptoms. A family history of glaucoma is also a good reason to ask about pressure checks. Aqaba's strong sun and its sea and dust make eye protection worth discussing with your doctor. This includes UV-blocking sunglasses and, for contact lens wearers, not swimming or showering in lenses.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a routine appointment if you have:

• Sudden loss or dimming of vision in one or both eyes
• A sudden shower of new floaters or flashes of light
• A shadow or curtain moving across your vision
• Severe eye pain, especially with headache, nausea or haloes around lights
• A chemical splash in the eye (rinse it immediately with plenty of clean water)
• A penetrating injury, or an object stuck in the eye
• A red, painful eye in a contact lens wearer

Sudden vision loss together with face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech can signal a stroke. In any emergency, call 911.

How to choose among the clinics here

People looking for the best eye clinics in Aqaba usually care most about the right fit for their problem, timing and insurance. The four profiles differ in practical ways:

• Range of services. Surgical Eye Center advertises the widest range of services. These include cataract surgery, laser vision correction, implantable lenses, keratoconus cross-linking, retina and diabetic eye care, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and eyelid and lacrimal surgery. If you think you may need a specific procedure, ask whether it is done at the Aqaba branch.
• Specific complaints. Dr Amer Kamal Fakhoury Clinic lists red eye treatment and dry eye treatment among its services.
• Timing. The two individual doctors' clinics hold evening sessions from Saturday to Wednesday and a Thursday morning session. This suits people who work during the day. Surgical Eye Center publishes daytime hours that run into the early evening, six days a week. Shami Eye Center Aqaba arranges appointments through reception.
• Insurance. Dr Raed Al Shreideh Clinic and Dr Amer Kamal Fakhoury Clinic each list twelve insurers. Check that your exact plan is on the list.
• Children. If the patient is a child, for example with a squint, ask the clinic whether paediatric eye care is available.

The order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not clinical skill. Use it as a starting point and confirm the details yourself.

What to expect at the first visit

A first eye appointment usually includes:

• A discussion of your symptoms and medical history
• A vision test
• An examination of the front of the eye
• Often, a pressure check
• Sometimes, a look at the retina

To examine the retina, the doctor may use drops that widen (dilate) the pupils. These drops can blur your vision and make you sensitive to light for several hours. Do not plan to drive afterwards, and bring sunglasses.

Bring with you:

• Your current glasses and contact lenses, plus the lens case or box
• A list of your medicines, including eye drops
• Previous eye reports or scans
• Recent blood sugar results if you have diabetes
• Your ID and insurance card

If you wear soft contact lenses, ask the clinic whether to stop wearing them before the visit.

Useful questions to ask:

• What is causing my symptoms, and what tests do I need?
• What are my treatment options, including non-surgical ones?
• How often should I have follow-up checks?
• Which symptoms mean I should come back sooner or seek urgent care?

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

None of the four profiles publishes a consultation fee. Ask reception about the cost directly. Before you go, ask:

• What is the consultation fee, and are tests such as scans or pressure checks charged separately?
• Is my specific insurance plan accepted, and do I need prior approval or a referral?
• Will the doctor I want to see be in clinic on the day I book?
• If a procedure is suggested, will it be done in the clinic or elsewhere, and what preparation is needed?
• How long should I expect to stay, especially if I need dilating drops?

If you are insured, check whether your plan lists the clinic as in-network. Insurance names on profiles can change, so your insurer's own confirmation is what counts.

Getting there

All four clinics are in downtown Aqaba:

• Dr Raed Al Shreideh Clinic is on Al Batraa Street.
• Dr Amer Kamal Fakhoury Clinic is on Mutah Street.
• Shami Eye Center Aqaba is on Al Hussein Bin Ali Street.
• Surgical Eye Center is also listed in downtown Aqaba.

Aqaba city residents can usually reach them easily. Patients from Al-Quwaira, Wadi Rum, Al-Disah or Wadi Araba should allow for travel time. Booking an appointment in advance can save a wasted journey.

If your eyes may be dilated, arrange for someone else to drive. Alternatively, plan to use a taxi.

Hospitals in the governorate include Prince Hashim bin Abdullah II Military Hospital, Aqaba Modern Hospital, the Islamic Hospital and Aqaba University Hospital. For any urgent warning sign, call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Match your concern (routine check, red or dry eye, diabetes screening, cataract, child's eyes) to the clinic's published services.
• Confirm which doctor will see you and on which day.
• Check that the opening hours fit your schedule, including the evening and Thursday sessions.
• Ask about the consultation fee and any separate charges for tests.
• Confirm your exact insurance plan and any approval it requires.
• Ask whether dilating drops are likely, and arrange transport if needed.
• Gather your glasses, lenses, medicine list and previous reports.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear.