Carole Cherfan

Dr. Carole Cherfan is a consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She has a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus from the Mayo Clinic, USA. She has worked in specialist hospitals, including Beirut Eye & ENT Specialist Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. Her areas of expertise include Amblyopia, congenital/childhood strabismus, adult strabismus, diplopia, cranial nerve palsies, surgical correction of strabismus with the use of adjustable sutures in adults (16 years +), congenital/childhood cataracts, and their management.

Spoken Languages :	Arabic, English, French
Types of Physician :	Part-time
DHA License :	Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Branches :	American Hospital Dubai

Credentials:

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA,
Residency in Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Lebanon,
Doctor of Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Lebanon,

Professional Associations:

Board member of the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society,
Member of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS),
Member of the International Strabismological Association (ISA),
Member of the Society of Lebanese Ophthalmologists in Lebanon and Abroad (SOLA)
Member of the Lebanese order of physicians (LOP),
Member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS),

Professional Experience:

Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Beirut Eye & ENT Specialist Hospital, Lebanon,
Instructor, Lebanese University, Department of Ophthalmology, Lebanon,
Instructor, Hotel Dieu de France, Lebanon,

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:

Conduct routine eye examination and full motility exam in both children and adults
Evaluation and treatment of amblyopia
Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of ocular misalignment in both children and adults
Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of diplopia
Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of congenital and childhood cataracts
All types of surgical procedures for strabismus in children in addition to posterior fixation sutures and adjustable suture techniques in adult strabismus cases
Treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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