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Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy is a consultant cornea and refractive surgeon, and one of the leading sub-specialists in corneal transplantation and vision correction in Egypt and the Middle East. He has spent more than 20 years in advanced eye surgery. When other ophthalmologists face a complex cornea case, he is often the surgeon they refer it to.
First surgeon to perform S-stamp DMEK endothelial keratoplasty in Egypt
International fellowship from the Devers Eye Institute — Portland, Oregon, USA
10,000+ successful eye and cornea surgeries
4.9/5 patient rating across hundreds of reviews
Surgical success rate of 98%
Cornea sub-specialty fellowship at the Devers Eye Institute, Portland, Oregon — USA (2014)
Trained under Prof. Mark A. Terry and Dr. Michael D. Straiko — pioneers of modern endothelial keratoplasty
PhD in cornea surgery
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Member, European Society of Cornea Surgeons
Member, Egyptian Ophthalmological Society
Endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK / DSAEK)
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK)
Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP)
Keratoconus management across all stages
LASIK and Femto SMILE Pro
ICL implantation and premium IOLs
Astigmatism correction after transplant
Cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses
Chronic dry eye treatment
Anterior segment reconstruction
Dr. Shaarawy's research has been published with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Two contributions stand out:
Smart Splash technique: a novel approach to cornea surgery
Graft Exchange After DALK: a refined technique for managing failed lamellar grafts
"An exceptional physician and surgeon at the leading edge of corneal transplantation techniques — he will leave a lasting mark on the field of ophthalmology and eye surgery."
— Prof. Mark A. Terry, Director of Corneal Services, Devers Eye Institute
On a volunteer mission to Libya, Dr. Shaarawy performed the country's first corneal transplant after an 8-year pause in such procedures — an operation that earned him a commemorative shield in recognition. For him, the mission was about something simpler: making cornea care reachable for more patients across the Arab region.
500+ positive patient reviews averaging 4.9/5
Endorsements from patients across Egypt and the wider Arab region
Personalized attention before and after every procedure
What is Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy's specialty?
He is a consultant cornea and refractive surgeon, sub-specialized in corneal transplantation and vision correction.
Where did he complete his fellowship?
At the Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon, USA — completed in 2014.
What are his most notable achievements?
He was the first surgeon to perform DMEK with S-stamp tissue orientation in Egypt.
How many surgeries has he performed?
More than 10,000 documented eye surgeries.
Has he published research?
Yes — his work has been published with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Sub-specialty focus on complex cornea surgery
20+ years of clinical experience
International fellowship and ongoing training
Modern, evidence-based techniques with documented outcomes
Strong patient-reported satisfaction
