Dr. Yasmine El Sayed

Glaucoma

Watany Eye Hospitals Cairo, Egypt

About the Doctor

Dr. Yasmine El Sayed is a prominent Professor of Ophthalmology at Cairo University (Kasr Al Ainy) and a highly regarded Consultant Glaucoma Surgeon, specializing in advanced glaucoma treatment for both adults and children.

Titles & Credentials

Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England

Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), UK

Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma Surgeries & Procedures

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): A pioneer in Egypt for these advanced, less invasive techniques.

GATT (Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy): A specialized procedure often used for both adult and pediatric glaucoma.

Glaucoma Drainage Devices: Implantation of valves (such as the Ahmed Valve) to regulate eye pressure.

Traditional Angle Surgeries: Performing Trabeculotomy (including circumferential and rigid-probe techniques) and Goniotomy, particularly for congenital cases.

Trabeculectomy: Standard filtration surgery, often augmented with Mitomycin C to improve success rates.

Combined Procedures: Such as Phacotrabeculectomy (simultaneous cataract and glaucoma surgery).

Cataract & Lens Surgeries

Phacoemulsification: Modern cataract surgery using ultrasound to remove the lens.

Pediatric Cataract Surgery:

Managing cataracts in children, including complex cases.

IOL Implantation: Including secondary intraocular lens fixation (such as iris-claw lenses) for cases without capsular support.