Education & Training
Medical School
University of Baghdad
Residency
Ophthalmology
- Islamic Hospital
Fellowship
Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Childrens National Medical Center - DC
Neuro Ophthalmology
- Henry Ford Hospital
Ophthalmology
- Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Boards
Jordan Board of Ophthalmology
Insurances
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Academic Information
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology Division
Research Interests
- Adult and pediatric strabismus
- Nystagmus
- Congenital syndromes associated with eye disorders
- Myopia progression
- Pediatric neuro-ophthalmic conditions
- Use of cell phones and new technologies in ophthalmology practice
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric eye and vision exam
- Pediatric and adult strabismus
- Congenital cataract and glaucoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity
Awards & Honors
- Member of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member of Costenbader Society
- Member of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
- Member of The Jordanian Medical Association
- Member of the Iraqi Medical Association
Publications
- Kong,L., Fry, M., Al-Samarraie, M., Gilbert, C., & Steinkuller, P.G. (2012). An Update on Progress and the Changing Epidemiology of Causes of Childhood Blindness Worldwide. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, JAAPOS. 2012, Dec; 16(6), (6): 501-507.
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