Top 3 Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinics in Amman 2026

When do you need a pediatric eye specialist?

A pediatric ophthalmology clinic looks after the eyes and vision of children and teenagers. Its work usually includes diagnosing eye conditions, correcting vision with glasses or lenses, assessing and treating squint (strabismus) and lazy eye (amblyopia), and some eye surgery. The three clinics on this page list these services, alongside adult eye care such as dry eye treatment and diabetic eye checks.

Consider booking a visit if you notice:

• eyes that do not line up, or one eye that turns in, out, up or down, at any time
• a child who squints often, tilts the head, or covers one eye
• frequent rubbing of the eyes, headaches, or eye strain after reading or screen use
• difficulty seeing the board at school or keeping up with reading
• persistent redness, watering or discharge
• a family history of childhood squint or lazy eye
• a routine eye check, which many health bodies advise during the preschool years, or sooner if you have any concern

For adults, a visit is worth arranging for a sudden shower of new floaters, a steady increase in floaters, or regular diabetic eye screening.

Some symptoms need emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if you or your child has:

• sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
• severe eye pain, especially with nausea or vomiting
• an eye injury, a cut to the eye or eyelid, or a chemical splash
• a white or unusual colour in the pupil, especially if you see it in photos
• a sudden shower of new floaters with flashes of light

Do not wait for a routine appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the clinics here

Start with your child's need rather than the order on this page. The order reflects how complete each profile is. It does not measure clinical quality or outcomes, and no clinic here is presented as better than another.

Useful checks when you compare the best pediatric ophthalmology clinics in Amman:

• Services: Match the problem to a listed service. Jordan Eye Center lists paediatric eye care and strabismus correction. Dr Amer Hajjaj Ophthalmology Clinic lists children's vision examinations, childhood strabismus care and amblyopia treatment. Dr Mustafa Mehyar Eye Center lists pediatric eye examinations and strabismus assessment and follow-up.
• Team size: Jordan Eye Center lists nine doctors, while the other two each list one doctor. Ask which doctor will see your child and whether that doctor regularly sees children.
• Surgery and facilities: The Jordan Eye Center profile describes operating rooms and imaging departments. If surgery could be needed later, ask where it would be done and who would follow up.
• Hours: Check the published days and times. All three close earlier on Thursday, so plan accordingly.
• Location: Compare travel time and parking from home or school, especially if a child may need several follow-up visits.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit is usually a history, a vision test, and an examination of the eyes and how they move together. Some children also need tests that check how the eyes focus or how the eye muscles work. Preparing well makes the visit smoother.

Before you go:

• Bring any glasses or contact lenses your child uses.
• Bring a list of current medicines and any known allergies.
• Bring previous eye reports, prescriptions or school vision letters if you have them.
• Bring your insurance details if you plan to claim.
• Plan for a parent or carer to come along, and bring something to keep a younger child calm while waiting.
• Ask in advance whether drops will be used. Some tests use drops that widen the pupil and blur near vision for several hours. Arrange a ride home if needed and bring sunglasses.

Questions worth asking during the visit:

• What is the likely cause of the problem, and what is the next step?
• Does my child need glasses, patching, drops, or a follow-up visit?
• Which tests are needed, and will they be done at the clinic?
• When should we come back, and which warning signs mean we should come in sooner?

Write down the answers. If you feel unsure, ask the doctor to repeat the plan.

Insurance, fees and booking

Fees and insurance details differ between clinics. Fees are shown on this page only where a clinic has published a consultation fee on its profile. For everything else, confirm directly with the clinic before you book, using the contact details on its profile. Ask:

• whether the clinic accepts your insurance, and what your policy covers for children's eye care
• the consultation fee, and whether any test, drops or follow-up is charged separately
• whether the doctor you want sees children, and whether a parent may sit in on the examination
• how far in advance to book, and what to do if your child becomes unwell before the appointment

Keep a record of the answers, the date and the name of the staff member you spoke to.

Getting there

The three clinics are in different parts of Amman. Jordan Eye Center is on Mecca Street. Dr Amer Hajjaj Ophthalmology Clinic is on the fourth floor of Dahdaleh Medical Complex in the Fifth Circle area. Dr Mustafa Mehyar Eye Center is at Al Yasmin Medical Complex on Ibn Khaldoun Street in Jabal Amman. Use the address on each profile to plan your route, and allow extra time at peak hours. If you are travelling with a child who has an eye injury or sudden vision loss, do not wait for an appointment. Call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the clinic offers the service your child needs, such as strabismus care, amblyopia treatment or glasses prescription.
• Check the days and hours, including the earlier Thursday closing.
• Confirm which doctor will see your child.
• Ask whether the clinic accepts your insurance and what the consultation fee is.
• Bring glasses or lenses, the medicine list and past eye records.
• Arrange transport in case drops are used.
• Know the emergency signs, and call 911 without delay if they appear.