Top 5 LASIK & Vision Correction Specialists in Mecca Street 2026

When do you need LASIK or vision correction?

LASIK and related laser procedures reshape the cornea, the clear front window of the eye. The aim is to reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses for:

• short-sightedness (myopia)
• long-sightedness (hyperopia)
• astigmatism

Vision correction is almost always elective. It is a choice, not a medical necessity.

Laser is not the only route. For people whose corneas are too thin or whose prescription is very high, surgeons may discuss other options:

• Surface laser treatment, which reshapes the cornea without creating a flap.
• Implantable lenses, which sit inside the eye in front of your natural lens.
• Lens replacement, where the natural lens is exchanged for an artificial one.

Several doctors on this page also list corneal cross-linking. This treatment is used to slow the progression of keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea thins and bulges.

An assessment may be worth booking if:

• glasses or contact lenses no longer suit your work, sport or daily life
• you have trouble tolerating contact lenses, or get repeated irritation from them
• your prescription has stayed stable and you want to know whether you are a candidate
• you are over 40 and noticing both near-vision difficulty and early cataract changes, and want to understand lens-based options

Mainstream guidance, including the NHS and major ophthalmology societies, makes several general points:

• Laser correction is usually considered only for adults.
• Your prescription should have been stable for at least a year.
• Your eyes should otherwise be healthy.
• Pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, some autoimmune conditions, significant dry eye and keratoconus can make surgery unsuitable or a reason to wait.
• LASIK does not stop age-related loss of near focus (presbyopia).
• Possible side effects include dry eyes, glare and halos at night, and under- or over-correction. Serious complications are uncommon but possible.

Only a full examination can tell whether any procedure suits you.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a routine appointment if you have any of the following:

• sudden loss or dimming of vision
• a new shower of floaters or flashes of light
• a shadow or curtain across your vision
• severe eye pain
• a red, painful eye with light sensitivity
• a chemical splash (rinse with plenty of clean water straight away)
• an injury to the eye

After any eye surgery, contact your surgical team immediately if pain increases, vision worsens or discharge appears. In an emergency in Jordan, call 911.

How to choose among the doctors here

All five LASIK and vision correction specialists in Mecca Street listed here work at the same centre with the same confirmed hours. The useful differences are their published qualifications and the range of services each lists.

• Match the scope to your eyes. If you have been told your corneas are thin or your prescription is high, ask about implantable lenses. Dr. Harara, Dr. Al Jbour and Dr. Salameh list them.
• Corneal concerns. If you have keratoconus or another corneal condition, Dr. Harara lists cross-linking and corneal transplantation.
• Over 40. If you are weighing laser against lens surgery, note that Dr. Salameh lists multifocal lens implantation. Several others list cataract surgery with lens implantation.
• Families. If you want one centre for adults and children, Dr. Al Jbour, Dr. Al Rawashdeh and Dr. Houshan list children's eye care, strabismus or lazy-eye care.
• Read the qualifications on each profile and ask the doctor directly about anything you want clarified.
• Ask why a technique is recommended. For example, standard LASIK, femtosecond LASIK, surface laser or a lens. Ask how that choice relates to your own measurements.
• Clarify the team. Ask who does the assessment, who performs surgery and who handles follow-up.
• Be cautious of guarantees. No honest surgeon can promise perfect vision. Avoid deciding on advertising alone.

What to expect at the first visit

Before you go

• Ask the centre how long to leave out your contact lenses before the assessment. Lenses temporarily change the shape of the cornea. Rigid lenses usually need a longer break than soft ones.
• Bring your current glasses, any old prescriptions, and a list of your medicines and medical conditions.
• Mention any previous eye surgery or injury.
• Assessments often include eye drops that widen the pupils. These can blur vision for several hours, so do not plan to drive afterwards.
• Allow plenty of time. A full refractive work-up can take a few hours.

Typical tests

• measuring your prescription
• mapping the shape and thickness of the cornea
• checking the tear film for dry eye
• measuring eye pressure
• examining the retina

Questions worth asking

• Am I a suitable candidate, and if not, why?
• Which procedure do you suggest for my eyes, and what are the alternatives?
• What are the specific risks for me, including dry eye and night glare?
• What does recovery involve, and when can I return to work, driving and sport?
• How many follow-up visits are included, and what happens if a further correction is needed?

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

Many health insurance policies treat laser vision correction as cosmetic and may not cover it. Cataract surgery and treatment of eye disease are often handled differently. Check with your insurer and with the centre before you commit.

Ask the centre:

• What is the consultation fee, and does it include the pre-surgery tests?
• What does any quoted surgical package include? For example, one or both eyes, follow-up visits, drops and any enhancement.
• Which insurers, if any, are accepted for the services you need?
• What payment arrangements are available, and is a deposit required?

The profiles state that appointments are coordinated through Jordan Eye Center's team, according to the eye condition and doctor availability. Confirmed hours for all five doctors are Saturday to Wednesday 08:00–19:00 and Thursday 08:00–16:00.

Getting there

All five doctors practise at Jordan Eye Center on Mecca Street in Amman. Patients come from across the capital, including Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Sweifieh, Dabouq, Abdoun, Shmeisani, Gardens, 7th Circle and Jubeiha. Visitors staying elsewhere in Amman can reach it too.

• Mecca Street can be busy at peak times, so leave extra time and arrive early for paperwork.
• Because pupil-dilating drops blur vision, plan to come with a companion or use a taxi rather than driving yourself.
• On surgery day, you will need someone to take you home.
• Use the map location on each profile page to plan your route.

Checklist before you book

• Your prescription has been stable, and you know roughly how long it has been unchanged.
• You have asked how long to stop wearing contact lenses before the assessment.
• You have a list of medicines, medical conditions and any past eye surgery or injury.
• You have compared the doctors' listed services against your situation (laser, implantable lenses, cross-linking, cataract or children's care).
• You have checked with your insurer whether vision correction or any related treatment is covered.
• You have asked the centre about the consultation fee and what any surgical quote includes.
• You have arranged transport, since dilated pupils mean no driving afterwards.
• You have prepared questions about risks, alternatives, recovery and follow-up.
• You know the urgent warning signs and that 911 is Jordan's emergency number.