Dr. Salma Yassine
Snapshot Highlights
- Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology.
- Fellowship-trained in Neuro-ophthalmology (University of Minnesota) and Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (Children’s National Medical Center, USA).
- Published research on critical areas like intracranial hypertension, nystagmus, and nanophthalmos in leading medical journals.
- Member of prestigious international ophthalmological societies including AAPOS and NANOS.
- Practiced at globally recognized institutions like the University of Minnesota and Children’s National Medical Center.
Professional Journey
Dr. Salma Yassine is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialized focus on Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology. She practices at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Healthcare City, Dubai, bringing extensive international experience to patient care.
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Yassine’s academic foundation is robust, beginning with a Bachelor of Science obtained with high distinction in 2012, followed by her medical degree in 2016, both from the esteemed American University of Beirut. She completed her comprehensive ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2020. Demonstrating a commitment to subspecialty expertise, she then pursued a fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota in 2021. Further enhancing her skills in pediatric eye care, she completed an additional fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C.
International Experience and Practice
Dr. Yassine has cultivated significant international experience in both paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology, with her practice spanning countries such as the USA and Lebanon. Her career has included valuable experience within leading medical institutions, notably the University of Minnesota and the Children’s National Medical Center in the United States, where she honed her diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Research and Publications
A dedicated researcher, Dr. Yassine has made contributions to the field through her work on critical conditions such as intracranial hypertension and nanophthalmos. Her research findings have been published in reputable medical journals, including important papers on nystagmus and nanophthalmos, underscoring her commitment to advancing ophthalmological knowledge.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Yassine is an active member of key professional organizations, reflecting her dedication to the ophthalmology community and her commitment to staying at the forefront of her specialty. These affiliations include the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association (AAPOS), The North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), and the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society (LOS).