Medical Review Policy
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Our Commitment to Medical Accuracy
We believe accurate medical information is every patient's right. All medical content on this site — including articles, service pages, and FAQs — goes through a strict review process to ensure it is accurate and current.
Who Reviews the Content?
All medical content on this site is written and reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy, lecturer at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology and consultant cornea and LASIK surgeon.
- Over 20 years of clinical experience in corneal and eye surgery
- Clinical and research fellowship from Devers Eye Institute — Oregon, USA
- Published research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Member of AAO, ISRS and ASCRS, and founder of the Egyptian Society of Keratoplasty and Corneal Ectasia (ESK-CT)
Review Process
1. Writing
Medical content is prepared based on direct clinical experience and medical literature published in peer-reviewed journals.
2. Medical Review
Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy reviews every piece of medical content to confirm the accuracy of the information and its alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and published research.
3. Sources
We rely on trusted sources including: studies published in peer-reviewed journals (such as Ophthalmology, JCRS, Cornea), AAO, ISRS and ASCRS guidelines, and the clinic's own documented data from thousands of procedures.
4. Periodic Updates
Content is reviewed periodically and updated whenever new research emerges or clinical guidelines change. Every page displays its last medical review date.
Update Frequency
- Service pages: reviewed annually or when relevant new research is published
- Medical articles: reviewed when clinical updates occur or in response to frequent patient questions
- Prices and costs: updated immediately upon any change
Trusted Sources
Our medical content relies on the following sources:
- Peer-reviewed medical journals: Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea, British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Guidelines from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
- Data from Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy's clinic, drawn from more than 5,000 documented procedures
Correcting and Reporting Errors
We strive for accuracy in every piece of medical information we publish. If you find a scientific error or information that needs updating, please contact us via:
- Email: info@cornea.clinic
- The contact form on our booking and inquiries page
We commit to reviewing every report within 7 business days and publicly updating the content once the observation is confirmed. Substantive updates appear in the changelog below, and the medical review date of the affected page is updated accordingly.
Changelog
- Added a changelog and an error-reporting mechanism, and displayed the last-updated date at the top of the page.
- Initial publication of the medical review policy.
Important Notice
The medical information on this site is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace direct medical consultation. Every medical case is unique and requires individual assessment. For an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your case, book an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy.