Top 6 Eye Doctors in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need an eye doctor?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease. They also correct vision and operate on the cornea, lens and retina. Common reasons to book include:

• a comprehensive eye and vision examination
• treatment for dry eye
• cataract assessment
• an eye-pressure check for glaucoma
• retinal screening if you have diabetes
• a prescription for glasses or contact lenses

Signs it is time to book a visit

• Vision that is getting blurrier, or new difficulty reading or driving at night.
• A red, sore or gritty eye that does not settle within a day or two.
• Recurring headaches together with eye strain, especially after screen work or reading.
• New floaters (spots or threads drifting across your vision). If they appear suddenly, treat it as urgent (see below).
• Diabetes. Regular retinal checks are recommended even when your sight seems fine, because early diabetic eye disease often causes no symptoms.
• A family history of glaucoma, or being over 40 and never having had your eye pressure checked.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if you have:

• sudden loss or dimming of vision in one or both eyes
• a sudden shower of new floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow or curtain spreading across your vision
• severe eye pain with a red eye, headache, nausea, vomiting or coloured halos around lights
• a chemical splash in the eye. Rinse immediately with plenty of clean running water, then seek urgent care.
• an injury, or an object stuck in the eye. Do not rub it or try to remove it yourself.
• sudden double vision or vision loss together with facial drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, which can be signs of a stroke

How to choose among the doctors here

All six doctors on this page work from Sharif Eye Center — Amman in Jabal Amman. So the choice is less about location and more about matching a doctor's published focus to your problem. Based on their profiles:

• Laser vision correction, myopia or astigmatism: Dr. Lana Hubaishy and Dr. Hala Makahleh both list refractive laser fellowship training and LASIK services. Dr. Khaled Sharif also lists LASIK and laser vision correction.
• Keratoconus and corneal disease: Dr. Khaled Sharif lists corneal cross-linking, keratoconus treatment and keratoplasty.
• Retina and diabetes: Dr. Fawwaz Al Mamoori leads the retinal unit. He lists diabetic eye screening, diabetic retinopathy treatment, intravitreal injection and retinal photocoagulation.
• Cataract: Dr. Farid Zawaydeh leads the cataract surgery division and also covers inflammatory eye conditions. Dr. Khaled Sharif lists cataract surgery as well.
• A general check-up or first opinion: Dr. Zuhair Sharif lists eye examination, vision assessment and ophthalmology consultation.

Beyond subspecialty, look at the qualifications each profile publishes, such as board certification and fellowship training in the area you need. Before any procedure, ask how the doctor decides whether it suits you and which tests that decision depends on. For any planned surgery, getting a second opinion is reasonable.

Remember that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile is. It does not reflect skill or outcomes.

What to expect at the first visit

Preparation and what to bring

• Your current glasses and, if you wear them, your contact lenses or their details.
• A list of all your medicines and eye drops, plus any allergies.
• Previous eye reports, prescriptions or scan results.
• If you have diabetes, your recent blood sugar records, and any notes from your diabetes doctor.
• Your ID and insurance card, if you plan to use insurance.

If you are booking a laser vision correction assessment, ask the centre whether you need to stop wearing contact lenses beforehand. Lenses can temporarily change the shape of the cornea and affect the measurements.

During the examination

A typical eye assessment may include several tests:

• a vision chart and a test for your glasses prescription
• an eye-pressure measurement
• a close look at the front of the eye with a microscope
• an examination of the retina

Refractive assessments usually add corneal mapping (topography). Many examinations use dilating drops, which can blur your vision and make you sensitive to light for several hours. Do not drive yourself home, and bring sunglasses.

Questions worth asking

• What is causing my symptoms, and what are my options, including not treating it?
• Do I need further tests or follow-up, and how often?
• For surgery or laser: what are the risks, the recovery time and the alternatives?
• Which warning signs after treatment should make me call the centre or seek emergency care?

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

Several of the doctors' profiles state that Amman consultations are arranged through the centre once the individual clinic session is confirmed. When you call or message to book, ask:

• Which days and times the specific doctor you want is in clinic. The centre's confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 09:00–22:00, but each doctor's sessions may differ.
• The consultation fee, and whether it includes tests such as dilation, retinal imaging or corneal topography.
• Whether your insurer is accepted, and whether you need a referral or pre-approval first.
• For procedures such as cataract surgery or laser correction: what the quoted price covers, and whether follow-up visits are charged separately.
• How cancellation or rescheduling works.

Getting there

All six doctors are based at the centre's branch in Jabal Amman, in Amman governorate. Patients often come from across the city, including Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, the Gardens, Khalda, Dabouq, Jubeiha, Tla' Al-Ali and the 7th Circle area. Ask for the exact address and parking details when you confirm your appointment.

If your visit is likely to include dilating drops, arrange a taxi or ask someone to drive you. The evening hours until 22:00 can help if you work during the day.

For emergencies, especially outside clinic hours, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department. Options in Amman include Jordan University Hospital, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Istishari Hospital and Specialty Hospital.

Checklist before you book

• Match your problem to the doctor's published focus: refractive, cornea, retina, cataract or general examination.
• Confirm which day the doctor is in clinic, within the centre's Saturday to Thursday hours.
• Ask the consultation fee and what it includes.
• Check insurance acceptance and any referral or pre-approval rules.
• Ask whether you should stop wearing contact lenses before the visit.
• Gather your glasses, medicine list, previous reports and diabetes records.
• Plan transport in case your eyes are dilated.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and that the emergency number in Jordan is 911.