Top 5 Eye Doctors in 7th Circle 2026

When do you need an eye doctor?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye diseases. Ophthalmologists also correct vision and perform eye surgery, including operations on the retina and cornea. Common reasons people in Amman book an eye visit include:

• A comprehensive vision check, or new glasses or contact lenses
• Dry, gritty or burning eyes
• Cloudy vision, glare or faded colours, which can be signs of cataract
• Eye pressure testing for glaucoma, especially if a close relative has it
• Retina checks for people with diabetes

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

• Vision that slowly becomes blurred
• Red, uncomfortable eyes that do not settle
• Repeated headaches with eye strain after reading or screen work
• New floaters (small spots or threads drifting across your vision)

If you have diabetes, regular eye checks matter even when your sight seems fine. Diabetic eye disease often causes no symptoms early on.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of the following. Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department:

• Sudden loss of vision or sudden blurring in one or both eyes
• A sudden shower of floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow or curtain moving across your vision
• Severe eye pain, especially with headache, nausea, vomiting or coloured halos around lights
• A chemical splash in the eye. Rinse with plenty of clean water straight away, then seek urgent help.
• An injury, or any object that has struck or entered the eye
• Sudden double vision, or vision loss together with face drooping, weakness or slurred speech

How to choose among the doctors here

All five ophthalmologists practise at the same centre, Shami Eye Center — Seventh Circle, and share the same confirmed hours. You are not choosing between locations. You are choosing the profile that best fits your need. People looking for the best eye doctors in 7th Circle often find it more useful to match their problem to each doctor's published services and training.

• Cataract, glaucoma, dry eye or diabetic screening: Dr. Yazan Abdulkarim Shabaneh Al Tamimi's profile lists these services. They include eye pressure measurement, glaucoma surgery, phacoemulsification cataract surgery with lens implant and corneal topography. His profile also lists fellowship training in cataract and glaucoma surgery.
• LASIK or laser vision correction: LASIK appears on the profiles of Dr. Mohammad Farah, Dr. Zaid Ismail and Dr. Mona Abdulrahman Al Freihat. Laser vision correction is also listed on Dr. Al Tamimi's profile. Several of these profiles state that suitability is assessed during the consultation. Not everyone is a candidate, and only an examination can show whether it is an option for you.
• Not sure what you need: Dr. Omar Al Zubi's profile describes consultations that review your symptoms and point you to the appropriate treatment or follow-up. Any general eye assessment listed here can also be a starting point.
• Doctor's gender: Dr. Mona Abdulrahman Al Freihat is the female ophthalmologist in this list, if that matters to you.
• Qualifications: Each profile shows the degrees, boards and fellowships its doctor has published. Read them alongside the services, not as a measure of outcomes.

The ranking reflects how complete each profile is, not treatment quality. Use it to find information quickly, and then judge fit yourself.

What to expect at the first visit

A first eye appointment usually starts with questions about your symptoms, general health, medicines and family eye history. The tests that follow commonly include:

• A reading test for each eye
• A check of your glasses prescription
• Eye pressure measurement
• A close look at the front and back of the eye with a microscope

The doctor may use drops to widen your pupils so they can see the retina. These drops can blur your vision and make you sensitive to light for several hours. Do not plan to drive yourself home afterwards, and bring sunglasses.

If you are being assessed for LASIK, expect detailed measurements of the cornea. Contact lens wearers are often asked to stop wearing lenses for a period before this assessment. Ask the centre when booking how long that should be for you.

What to bring:

• Your current glasses and contact lenses (or the lens box)
• Any previous eye reports or prescriptions
• A list of your medicines and allergies
• Your diabetes records if you have diabetes
• Your ID and insurance card

Questions worth asking:

• What is causing my symptoms, and do I need more tests?
• What are my treatment options, including not treating?
• If surgery or laser is discussed: what are the risks, what is recovery like, and who performs the procedure?
• When should I come back, and which symptoms should make me return sooner?

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

Call or message the centre through the profile before you go, and ask:

• Does the centre accept your insurance, and is pre-approval needed for consultations, tests or surgery?
• What does the consultation cost, and are tests such as eye pressure measurement or corneal imaging charged separately?
• Is a follow-up visit included?
• For cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery or LASIK, can you get a written estimate that lists what is and is not covered?

Confirmed hours for all five doctors are Saturday to Wednesday 09:00–17:00 and Thursday 09:00–14:00. Thursday afternoons are shorter, so book early if that is the only day you are free. Also confirm which doctor you will see, because several doctors share the same centre.

Getting there

All five doctors are at Shami Eye Center — Seventh Circle, 7th Circle, Amman. The centre is a practical option for people living or working in nearby parts of the capital, such as Sweifieh, Abdoun, Dabouq, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Jubeiha, Gardens and Shmeisani.

Ask the centre about parking and the easiest entrance when you book. If you expect dilating drops, arrange a taxi or ask someone to drive you home.

For eye emergencies, do not travel to a clinic. Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Amman's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital.

Checklist before you book

• Match your main concern (cataract, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic screening, LASIK or a general check) to the doctor's published services.
• Check the doctor's published qualifications on the profile.
• Confirm the appointment fits the hours: Saturday to Wednesday 09:00–17:00, Thursday 09:00–14:00.
• Ask about insurance acceptance, pre-approval and the consultation fee.
• Ask whether tests are billed separately.
• If you wear contact lenses and are considering LASIK, ask how long to stop wearing them beforehand.
• Gather your glasses, previous reports, medicine list and diabetes records.
• Arrange transport home in case your pupils are dilated.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 instead of waiting for an appointment if they appear.