Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology
Posted date [2026-07-06]
(ID: 47586)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - Neuro-OphthalmologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant-level experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a senior physician experienced in diagnosing and managing complex visual disorders linked to neurological disease in adult and pediatric patients. This role is suited for a consultant with advanced expertise in optic nerve disease, visual pathway disorders, ocular motility problems, neuroimaging correlation, and multidisciplinary neuro-visual care, with dual pediatric ophthalmology training highly preferred.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 80000-110000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The
Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology will provide high-level diagnostic and clinical care for patients whose visual symptoms are connected to neurological, neurosurgical, endocrine, inflammatory, vascular, or pediatric conditions. The position is clinically important because neuro-ophthalmic disorders often require careful investigation, rapid recognition of vision-threatening disease, and close coordination between ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation services. In Dubai’s advanced healthcare market, this role supports accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, safer multidisciplinary pathways, and better long-term visual outcomes for complex patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage neuro-ophthalmic disorders affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, ocular motility, pupils, cranial nerves, and neurological vision.
* Evaluate and treat conditions such as optic neuritis, papilledema, diplopia, visual field defects, ischemic optic neuropathy, cranial nerve palsies, myasthenia gravis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
* Perform comprehensive neuro-ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity assessment, ocular motility review, pupillary assessment, fundus examination, optic nerve evaluation, and visual pathway assessment.
* Interpret specialized ophthalmic investigations including optical coherence tomography, visual field testing, fundus imaging, fluorescein angiography, and electrophysiological studies.
* Correlate MRI, CT, and other neuroimaging findings with ophthalmic signs, neurological symptoms, endocrine conditions, and suspected central nervous system pathology.
* Provide specialized care for adult and pediatric patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders, especially where pediatric ophthalmology training supports broader neuro-visual services.
* Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
* Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans for complex cases involving visual loss, optic nerve swelling, double vision, neurological eye movement disorders, and post-neurosurgical visual concerns.
* Provide pre-operative and post-operative ophthalmic assessment for selected patients undergoing neurological, neurosurgical, pituitary, orbital, or cranial procedures.
* Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment choices, prognosis, monitoring needs, warning signs, and long-term disease management.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, imaging correlations, diagnostic reports, treatment plans, referral letters, follow-up records, and regulatory medical documentation.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement activities, research initiatives, continuing medical education, and complex case reviews.
* Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, orthoptists, technicians, and allied healthcare professionals involved in neuro-ophthalmic care.
* Ensure clinical practice follows patient safety standards, infection control protocols, ethical medical practice, evidence-based guidelines, and applicable UAE healthcare regulations.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from a recognized medical institution.
* Completion of a recognized residency in Ophthalmology.
* Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology from a recognized institution.
* Dual fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology is highly preferred.
* Tier 1 qualification such as American Board Certification, UK Certificate of Completion of Training, Canadian Fellowship, Australian or New Zealand Fellowship, or equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
* DOH License, DOH Eligibility Letter, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in the UAE is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
* Extensive experience managing complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders in adult and pediatric populations.
* Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or academic medical center is highly preferred.
* Advanced expertise in neuro-ophthalmic diagnosis, ophthalmic investigations, neurological vision disorders, and neuroimaging interpretation.
* Strong ability to manage optic nerve disorders, papilledema, diplopia, cranial nerve palsies, visual field abnormalities, and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
* Excellent clinical judgment, communication, patient counselling, multidisciplinary decision-making, and time-management skills.
* Strong commitment to evidence-based medicine, research, ethical practice, accurate documentation, patient safety, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Neuro-ophthalmology
* Ophthalmology
* Pediatric ophthalmology preferred
* Optic nerve disease management
* Visual pathway disorders
* Ocular motility disorders
* Neurological vision assessment
* Optic neuritis management
* Papilledema assessment
* Diplopia management
* Visual field defect evaluation
* Ischemic optic neuropathy care
* Cranial nerve palsy assessment
* Myasthenia gravis eye involvement
* Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
* Neuro-ophthalmic emergency care
* Optical coherence tomography
* Visual field testing
* Fundus imaging
* Fluorescein angiography
* Electrophysiological studies
* MRI interpretation
* CT scan interpretation
* Neuroimaging correlation
* Adult and pediatric patient care
* Multidisciplinary treatment planning
* Patient counselling
* Clinical audit
* Research participation
* Junior physician mentorship
* UAE healthcare compliance
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology seeking a highly specialized physician role in Dubai’s growing tertiary healthcare sector. The position offers exposure to complex adult and pediatric neuro-visual cases, advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, neuroimaging-led decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, research activity, CME participation, and service development. It provides a strong platform for a consultant who wants to improve outcomes for patients with complex neurological and ophthalmic disease while working within a high-standard clinical environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting experienced consultants and physicians with specialized medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, and tertiary care providers to strengthen advanced clinical services, improve access to expert medical care, and place qualified doctors in roles where their skills can support safer outcomes and better patient-centered healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage neuro-ophthalmic disorders affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, ocular motility, pupils, cranial nerves, and neurological vision.
* Evaluate and treat conditions such as optic neuritis, papilledema, diplopia, visual field defects, ischemic optic neuropathy, cranial nerve palsies, myasthenia gravis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
* Perform comprehensive neuro-ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity assessment, ocular motility review, pupillary assessment, fundus examination, optic nerve evaluation, and visual pathway assessment.
* Interpret specialized ophthalmic investigations including optical coherence tomography, visual field testing, fundus imaging, fluorescein angiography, and electrophysiological studies.
* Correlate MRI, CT, and other neuroimaging findings with ophthalmic signs, neurological symptoms, endocrine conditions, and suspected central nervous system pathology.
* Provide specialized care for adult and pediatric patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders, especially where pediatric ophthalmology training supports broader neuro-visual services.
* Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
* Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans for complex cases involving visual loss, optic nerve swelling, double vision, neurological eye movement disorders, and post-neurosurgical visual concerns.
* Provide pre-operative and post-operative ophthalmic assessment for selected patients undergoing neurological, neurosurgical, pituitary, orbital, or cranial procedures.
* Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment choices, prognosis, monitoring needs, warning signs, and long-term disease management.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, imaging correlations, diagnostic reports, treatment plans, referral letters, follow-up records, and regulatory medical documentation.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement activities, research initiatives, continuing medical education, and complex case reviews.
* Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, fellows, orthoptists, technicians, and allied healthcare professionals involved in neuro-ophthalmic care.
* Ensure clinical practice follows patient safety standards, infection control protocols, ethical medical practice, evidence-based guidelines, and applicable UAE healthcare regulations.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS or equivalent from a recognized medical institution.
* Completion of a recognized residency in Ophthalmology.
* Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology from a recognized institution.
* Dual fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology is highly preferred.
* Tier 1 qualification such as American Board Certification, UK Certificate of Completion of Training, Canadian Fellowship, Australian or New Zealand Fellowship, or equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
* DOH License, DOH Eligibility Letter, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in the UAE is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
* Extensive experience managing complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders in adult and pediatric populations.
* Previous experience in a tertiary care hospital or academic medical center is highly preferred.
* Advanced expertise in neuro-ophthalmic diagnosis, ophthalmic investigations, neurological vision disorders, and neuroimaging interpretation.
* Strong ability to manage optic nerve disorders, papilledema, diplopia, cranial nerve palsies, visual field abnormalities, and neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
* Excellent clinical judgment, communication, patient counselling, multidisciplinary decision-making, and time-management skills.
* Strong commitment to evidence-based medicine, research, ethical practice, accurate documentation, patient safety, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Neuro-ophthalmology
* Ophthalmology
* Pediatric ophthalmology preferred
* Optic nerve disease management
* Visual pathway disorders
* Ocular motility disorders
* Neurological vision assessment
* Optic neuritis management
* Papilledema assessment
* Diplopia management
* Visual field defect evaluation
* Ischemic optic neuropathy care
* Cranial nerve palsy assessment
* Myasthenia gravis eye involvement
* Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
* Neuro-ophthalmic emergency care
* Optical coherence tomography
* Visual field testing
* Fundus imaging
* Fluorescein angiography
* Electrophysiological studies
* MRI interpretation
* CT scan interpretation
* Neuroimaging correlation
* Adult and pediatric patient care
* Multidisciplinary treatment planning
* Patient counselling
* Clinical audit
* Research participation
* Junior physician mentorship
* UAE healthcare compliance
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant - Neuro-Ophthalmology seeking a highly specialized physician role in Dubai’s growing tertiary healthcare sector. The position offers exposure to complex adult and pediatric neuro-visual cases, advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, neuroimaging-led decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, research activity, CME participation, and service development. It provides a strong platform for a consultant who wants to improve outcomes for patients with complex neurological and ophthalmic disease while working within a high-standard clinical environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting experienced consultants and physicians with specialized medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, and tertiary care providers to strengthen advanced clinical services, improve access to expert medical care, and place qualified doctors in roles where their skills can support safer outcomes and better patient-centered healthcare delivery.
