Caring for the way you see the world

Expert eye care in medical retina, neuro-ophthalmology and aviation eye assessments — with the calm, considered attention every patient deserves.

5.0  · 100% verified patient reviews

28+

Years Experience

MD, PhD

Cairo University

Aeromedical Specialist

Medical Retina

& Neuro-Ophthalmology

Dr. Nermeen Amer, MD & PhD

Specialist Ophthalmologist · DHA Licensed · GCAA Designated
About Dr. Nermeen

A trusted ophthalmologist — warm, precise, and deeply experienced.

Dr. Nermeen Amer is a Specialist Ophthalmologist based in Dubai with over 28 years of clinical and academic practice across Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. She holds an MD and PhD from Cairo University and is a GCAA-designated aeromedical examiner.

Her patients describe her as thorough, patient and reassuring — qualities rooted in the belief that excellent eye care begins with listening and ends with clarity.

Areas of Expertise

Clinical Specialties

From advanced retinal care to aviation medicals — comprehensive ophthalmology under one trusted name.

Medical Retina

Diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and intravitreal injection therapy.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Optic nerve disease, double vision and complex neurological vision disorders.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Detailed vision assessments for adults — refraction, ocular health and preventative screening.

Aviation Eye Assessments

GCAA-designated aeromedical examinations for pilots, aircrew and aviation professionals.

Diabetic Eye Care

Specialised monitoring and treatment to protect vision in patients living with diabetes.

Cataract Evaluation

Thorough cataract assessment with personalised treatment planning and referral pathways.

Why Patients Trust Dr. Nermeen

Care that listens, explains and reassures

Patient-Centered Approach

Calm, unhurried consultations where every question is welcomed and clearly answered.

Thorough Consultations

Time taken to listen, examine carefully and explain findings in plain language.

International Experience

Clinical practice across Egypt, Kuwait and the UAE with UK-trained aeromedical certification.

Personalized Treatment

Care plans tailored to your lifestyle, goals and individual diagnosis.

Advanced Diagnostics

Modern imaging — OCT, fundus angiography, perimetry — for precise, confident decisions.

Academic Rigour

Active lecturer and published researcher — bringing the latest evidence into your care.

Patient Stories

What patients say about Dr. Nermeen

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100% recommend

The nurses are very helpful, and Dr. Nermeen is highly professional, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly. Highly recommended!

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She is highly systematic and incredibly friendly, with excellent bedside manners. Highly recommended!

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Dr. Nermeen Amer is exceptional — she instills great confidence in addressing our concerns, listens attentively and patiently addresses all our doubts. Highly recommend.

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The doctors are highly professional, and the staff is incredibly supportive. They go above and beyond to assist you. I highly recommend Dr. Nermeen Amer.

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Highly professional service that provided incredible relief in no time. I’m giving the clinic all the thumbs up — I highly recommend it to everyone!

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I recommend the doctor — patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout the consultation.

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Education & Credentials

A foundation of academic excellence

Doctorate in Ophthalmology (MD, PhD)

Cairo University · Faculty of Medicine
2009

Master's in Ophthalmology (MSc)

Cairo University · Faculty of Medicine
2001

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBch)

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
1996

Aeromedical Specialist Course

FlyingMedicine, United Kingdom
2020

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

University of London
1990

Lecturer in Ophthalmology

Cairo University (Fayoum)
2003 — Present
Academic Contributions

Research & Publications

2011

Segmentation of Diabetic Macular Edema in Fluorescein Angiograms
8th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging — Chicago, USA

2009

Intravitreal Triamcinolone during Phacoemulsification for Macular Edema in Diabetics
Cairo University Press

2004

Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Diabetic Macular Edema with Dense Cataract
European Vitreo-Retinal Society — Istanbul

2004

Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy in Egypt: A Hospital-Based Study
European Vitreo-Retinal Society — Istanbul

2004

Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injection in Diabetic Macular Edema
Egyptian Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting — Cairo

2000

Axial Length Measurement in Silicone-Filled Eyes
Cairo University Press
Languages

Languages

Arabic
100%
English
90%

Academic Contributions

A lecturer at Fayoum university-Egypt since 2003, with peer-reviewed research presented at international conferences in the USA, Turkey and Egypt — including IEEE Biomedical Imaging and the European Vitreo-Retinal Society.

Focus areas: Diabetic Macular Edema · Intravitreal Therapy · Retinal Imaging

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Your vision deserves expert care.

Reach out for appointments, second opinions, or aeromedical assessments. We respond within one business day.

Dr. Nermeen Amer

Specialist Ophthalmologist · Dubai

Email

eye@drnermeenamer.com

Clinic

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai

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