Top 6 Eye Doctors in Mecca Street 2026

When do you need an eye doctor?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease and corrects vision. Ophthalmologists also operate on the lens, cornea, retina, eyelids and tear ducts. This differs from an optician, who mainly fits glasses and lenses.

Common reasons to book a routine appointment include:

• Vision that has become gradually blurred, or glasses that no longer seem right
• Frequent headaches with eye strain, especially after reading or screen work
• Dry, gritty or burning eyes that do not settle with simple measures
• A few new floaters (small spots or threads drifting across your vision)
• Cloudy or glary vision, which can be a sign of cataract
• A family history of glaucoma, or being told your eye pressure is high
• Diabetes: mainstream guidance recommends regular retinal screening, often yearly or as your doctor advises, even when vision feels normal
• In children: an eye that turns in or out, head tilting, squinting, sitting very close to screens, or a failed school vision test
• A droopy eyelid, or a watery eye that keeps overflowing

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you notice any of the following. Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department straight away.

• Sudden loss or dimming of vision in one or both eyes
• A sudden shower of new floaters, flashing lights, or a shadow or curtain across your vision
• Severe eye pain, especially with a red eye, headache, nausea or haloes around lights
• A chemical splash: rinse the eye immediately with plenty of clean running water, then seek emergency care
• A cut to the eye or an object stuck in it: do not rub it or try to remove the object
• Sudden double vision or a sudden droopy eyelid with other symptoms such as facial weakness, slurred speech or arm weakness, which can signal a stroke

How to choose among the doctors here

All six doctors on this page work at the same place, Jordan Eye Center on Mecca Street. They also share the same confirmed hours, so location and timing will rarely decide your choice. Match your concern to the published sub-specialties and services instead:

• Eye pressure and glaucoma: Dr. Salem Ahmad Abu Al Ghanam lists glaucoma as his sub-specialty, with laser, valve and ultrasound-based glaucoma procedures.
• Retina, diabetic eye checks and injections: Dr. Muataz Mohammad Harara lists retina and vitreoretinal surgery, including intravitreal injections.
• Eyelids, droopy lids, tear ducts and the orbit: Dr. Qaseem Jameel Naser, Dr. Mais Khaled Al Jbour and Dr. Maher Nabih Nofal all list oculoplastic surgery.
• Children's eyes and squint: Dr. Maher Nabih Nofal, Dr. Mohammad Akram Hawari and Dr. Mais Khaled Al Jbour list paediatric eye care and strabismus.
• Cataract: Drs. Harara, Naser, Hawari and Al Jbour list cataract surgery.
• Cornea (cross-linking or transplantation): Drs. Harara and Hawari list both.
• Vision correction: Drs. Harara and Al Jbour list laser vision correction and implantable lenses. Drs. Nofal and Naser list vision-correction assessment.

If you are searching for the best eye doctors in Mecca Street, remember that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not treatment outcomes. A practical choice is the doctor whose published work matches your problem and whose insurance arrangements suit you. If you are unsure where your symptoms fit, ask the centre's team which doctor usually sees that concern. Ask for a general ophthalmology assessment first if needed.

What to expect at the first visit

A first eye appointment often includes:

• A vision test
• An eye-pressure measurement
• An examination of the front of the eye with a slit lamp
• A look at the retina

Drops may be used to widen (dilate) your pupils. Your vision can then stay blurred and light-sensitive for several hours. Plan not to drive afterwards, and bring sunglasses.

What to bring:

• Your current glasses, and your contact lenses with their case
• A list of all your medicines, including eye drops and any blood thinners
• Records of diabetes, blood pressure or other conditions, plus any previous eye reports or scans
• Your insurance card and ID
• For children: vaccination or school health records, plus a favourite toy or snack to keep them settled

If you wear contact lenses and are being assessed for vision correction, ask the centre beforehand whether you should stop wearing them. Ask how many days in advance.

Useful questions for the doctor:

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and are further tests needed?
• What are the treatment options, including not treating for now?
• What are the risks and the recovery time for any procedure?
• How often should I come back for follow-up?

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

None of these six profiles currently publishes a consultation fee, so ask the centre directly when you book. Arab Orient Insurance appears on the profiles of Dr. Maher Nabih Nofal and Dr. Salem Ahmad Abu Al Ghanam. Whatever your insurer, confirm coverage with both the centre and your insurance company before the visit.

Questions worth asking:

• Is the consultation covered, and is there a co-payment?
• Are tests such as retinal scans, visual fields or corneal mapping charged separately?
• Do surgery, laser or injections need prior approval from my insurer?
• Are follow-up visits after a procedure included or charged separately?
• Which doctor is available on my preferred day? Note that Thursday hours end earlier.

Getting there

Jordan Eye Center is on Mecca Street in Amman. Patients come from across the capital, including Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, the Gardens, Shmeisani, 7th Circle, Abdoun, Dabouq and Jubeiha. Traffic across Amman can be heavy at peak times, so allow extra time and check the map location on each profile before you set off.

If your pupils may be dilated, come with a companion or use a taxi rather than driving yourself home. For eye emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department rather than travelling to a clinic. Major hospitals in the capital include Jordan University Hospital, Al-Bashir Hospital and King Hussein Medical Center.

Checklist before you book

• Check whether your symptoms are urgent; if so, call 911 or go to emergency
• Match your concern to the doctor's published sub-specialty and services
• Confirm insurance coverage and ask about the consultation fee
• Ask whether tests or procedures are billed separately or need approval
• Note the hours: Saturday to Wednesday 08:00–19:00, Thursday 08:00–16:00
• Gather your glasses, lens case, medicine list and previous eye reports
• Arrange a driver if dilation drops are likely
• Write down your questions before the visit