Dr. Abdallah HassounaMD, PROFESSOR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Professional Appointment

  • Professor of Ophthalmology-Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • Founder and board member, Al Watany Eye Hospital Cairo,Egypt
  • President, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO Egypt)

Education and Diplomas

  • 1987-1992: Doctorate degree in Ophthalmology- Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1984-1987: Master’s degree in Ophthalmology - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1974-1980: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1973: High School: College de la Sainte Famille Jesuites

Medical Specialization

  • 1984-1987: Resident of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • Fellow of Retinal Surgery: Prof Dr.Abdel El Latif Siam

Academic Career

  • 1997-Current: Professor of Ophthalmology - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1994-1997: Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1992-1994: Lecturer of Ophthalmology - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
  • 1987-1992: Assistant Lecturer of Ophthalmology - Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt

Surgical Expertise

  • Cataract, Refractive, Cornea, Glaucoma Surgery

Research and Publication

  • Areas of Research
    Phacoemulsification techniques
    Intraocular Implants
    Keratoconus
    Laser refractive surgery
  • Publications: More than 25 papers in national and international journals
  • Supervised Thesis(Master and PhD): More than 35 research projects

Awards and Recognition

  • Jubilee Gold medal from the Yerevan State Medical University for outstanding service at the department of ophthalmology
  • ARVO board recognition for remarkable performance as ARVO-Egypt president