Top 4 Eye Doctors in Madaba 2026

When do you need an eye doctor?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease, corrects vision problems and performs eye surgery, including procedures on the retina and cornea. Common reasons people in Madaba book an eye appointment include:

• A full vision check, or a new prescription for glasses or contact lenses
• Dry, gritty or burning eyes that keep coming back
• Gradually cloudy or faded vision, which can be a sign of cataract (المياه البيضاء)
• An eye pressure check for glaucoma, especially with a family history or after age 40
• Regular retinal screening for people with diabetes, usually yearly or as your doctor advises
• Recurring headaches with eye strain after reading or screen use
• A red, uncomfortable eye that is not settling
• New floaters, the small spots or threads that drift across your vision

Many eye conditions, including glaucoma and early diabetic eye disease, cause no symptoms at first. Planned check-ups are worthwhile even when your eyes feel fine.

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 an emergency department straight away:

• Sudden loss or dimming of vision in one or both eyes
• A shadow or curtain spreading across your vision
• A sudden shower of floaters, or flashes of light
• Severe eye pain, especially with headache, nausea, vomiting or halos around lights
• An injury to the eye, or something sharp or fast-moving hitting it
• A chemical splash in the eye (rinse with plenty of clean water while help is arranged)
• Sudden double vision, or vision loss with weakness or difficulty speaking

How to choose among the doctors here

All four profiles list ophthalmology consultation, assessment and follow-up. The practical differences are mainly in timing, location and insurance.

• Hours that fit your week. Dr. Ehab Al Kasabra's confirmed hours are evenings, Sunday to Thursday. Dr. Saha Ajeilat's are daytime, Saturday to Thursday. Dr. Kifah Al Momani's start at 09:00, with shorter days on Monday and Thursday. Dr. Talal Al Harout attends on selected days only.
• Location. Three clinics are in Downtown Madaba and one is in Altaiba. Think about parking, and about getting home if your pupils are dilated.
• Insurance. Only Dr. Kifah Al Momani's profile lists an insurer, Arab Orient Insurance. For any clinic, confirm your own plan directly.
• Your specific need. If you are seeking cataract assessment, glaucoma monitoring, diabetic retinal screening, contact lens fitting or an eyelid problem, ask the clinic whether that is handled there. If a procedure is suggested, ask where it would be performed.
• Doctor preference. Some patients prefer a female doctor. Dr. Saha Ajeilat's profile identifies her as female.
• Continuity. Conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease need repeat visits, so choose a schedule you can return to.

What to expect at the first visit

A first eye appointment usually begins with questions about your symptoms, general health, medicines and family history of eye disease. The examination often includes:

• A reading-chart test of how clearly each eye sees
• A refraction test to check whether you need glasses
• An eye pressure measurement
• A close look at the front of the eye with a microscope called a slit lamp

You may be given dilating drops so the doctor can examine the retina and optic nerve. These drops can blur your vision and make you sensitive to light for several hours. Do not plan to drive yourself home. Bring someone with you or arrange transport, and pack sunglasses.

What to bring

• Your current glasses, and your contact lenses with their case (ask beforehand whether to stop wearing lenses before the visit)
• A list of all your medicines, including eye drops
• Recent diabetes results or blood pressure readings, if relevant
• Any previous eye reports, prescriptions or scans
• Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card

Questions worth asking

• What is causing my symptoms, and what are the options?
• Do I need more tests, and are they done here?
• How often should I come back for follow-up?
• Which symptoms should send me for urgent care?

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

The profiles on this page do not show consultation fees, so ask the clinic directly when you book. It helps to ask:

• What the consultation fee is, and what it covers
• Whether tests such as pressure checks, retinal imaging or visual field tests cost extra
• Whether follow-up visits are charged separately
• Whether your insurance is accepted, and whether you need pre-approval or a referral
• Whether you will receive an itemised receipt for an insurance claim

Dr. Kifah Al Momani's profile lists Arab Orient Insurance. Even then, check that your specific policy is covered.

When booking, confirm the exact day and time. Dr. Talal Al Harout's profile notes selected attendance days. Dr. Kifah Al Momani's profile mentions a return from conference leave announced for 26 September 2026, so check current availability. If you are booking for a child or an older relative, mention it so the clinic can allow enough time.

Getting there

Three of the clinics are in Downtown Madaba and one is in Altaiba, within Madaba. If you live in Ma'in, Dhiban, Mleih, Jrainah or Faisaliyah, you will usually be travelling into Madaba city. Allow extra time, and arrange a driver if dilating drops are likely. Visitors staying in Amman will find Madaba to the south-west.

The governorate's hospitals include Al-Nadeem Government Hospital, Princess Salma Government Hospital and Al-Mahabba Hospital. For a sudden eye problem outside clinic hours, call 911 and ask where you should go for eye emergency care.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the doctor is attending on the day you want
• Check the clinic location (Downtown Madaba or Altaiba) and plan transport
• Ask about the consultation fee and any extra test charges
• Confirm your insurance is accepted and whether pre-approval is needed
• Ask whether dilating drops are likely, and arrange a driver if so
• Bring your glasses, contact lenses, medicine list and previous reports
• Ask whether the service you need is done at the clinic, and where any procedure would take place
• Know the warning signs that need urgent care, and call 911 if they appear