Dr. Ashwaq Bin Amro Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Years of Experience : 9
Nationality : UAE
Languages Known : Arabic, English
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Dr. Ashwaq Bin Amro is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship-trained consultant in pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and pediatric glaucoma. She completed her ophthalmology residency through the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program, earning her Arab Board certification, and went on to pursue advanced subspecialty training at the University of Montreal, Canada. Dr. Bin Amro completed her fellowship at the University of Montreal: pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, and another in pediatric glaucoma. Her extensive training and clinical experience have positioned her as a regional advocate in managing complex pediatric eye disorders and strabismus cases across all age groups. She has also provided ROP screening and care across multiple hospitals in the region, supporting neonatal units with specialized expertise. she had previously contributed to medical education as a faculty member in the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program and teaching residents and interns. Dr. Bin Amro plays an active role in advancing ophthalmic education and professional development, contributing to academic conferences and organizing scientific events locally and regionally.
Awards & Achievements
- Head of pediatric ophthalmology committee & Co Head of scientific committee Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Congress 2025-2026
- Faculty at Abu Dhabi ophthalmology residency program September 2023- 2025
- Organizing committee 3rd & 4th Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Review Conference -January 2019 -2020
- Chief resident - Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology program 2019-2020
- 2012- Educational and scientific officer of Female medical student association
- 2012- Member and representative in the Educational committee of CMHS
- 2013- British council scholarship for research in UK award.
Research & Publications
- Improving Documentation Of Diagnostic
- Tools In Ophthalmology, 2020
- Prevention of exposure keratopathy in intensive care unit patients, 2019
- Risk Factors of consecutive exotropia after operated esotropia at Saint Justin Hospital, 2022
- Different retinopathy of prematurity severity and outcomes in triplets: A case report 2020 - SAGE medical reports
- Outcome of intraocular foreign bodies removal via corneal incision using the 23-gauge vitrectomy, 2018
- Success rate of Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct
- Obstruction Surgical treatment in SKMC, 2017
- Periocular Cellulitis: Orbital VS. Preseptal Cellulitis SKMC Experience, 2017
- Assessment of Intraocular Pressure Change in Healthy Subjects Before and After Exercise, 2017
- The role of catalase in controlling mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening - UK, 2013
- Cut-off phenomenon observed in the Inhibitory actions of alkylated phenothiazines on human alpha 7 nicotinic Acetylcholine receptor, 2011
Education & Training
- PEDIATRIC GLAUCOMA fellowship, 2022- 2023, Université de Montreal - Montreal, Canada
- PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS FELLOWSHIP, 2021-2022, UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTREAL - MONTREAL, CANADA
- Abudhabi OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY program, 2016-2021
- Board certified Ophthalmologist
- The Arab board of health specialization, 2021
- International Council of ophthalmology exams- Visual sciences, Optics and refraction And Clinical ophthalmology 2020
- The Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) 2017
- MBBS- College of Medicine and Health Science, UAE university 2015
Expertise
- Pediatric ophthalmology and comprehensive eye exam and vision check
- Pediatric strabismus
- Adult and complex strabismus
- Congenital and pediatric cataract
- Congenital and pediatric glaucoma
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Refractive error ( myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism)
- Congenital ptosis
- Progressive myopia treatment
- Amblyopia
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Diplopia
Membership
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)
- Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO)
Blogs
How Hypertension and Diabetes Impact Your Eye Health: A Guide to Glaucoma
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Understanding and Correcting Squint: Comprehensive Guidance from the Department of Ophthalmology, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi
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Dry Eyes – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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