Physicians & Doctors
Ophthalmology: Workforce Profile
608 Licensed · 17 per 100K · 20 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for ophthalmology professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
608
Total licensed
17
Per 100K pop.
63%
FTL rate
29%
Consultant ratio
20
Areas covered
49%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 17 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~12 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination. Coverage spans 20 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 63% FTL rate is high, suggesting many ophthalmology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
381
63%
REG (Registered)
227
37%
Specialist vs. Consultant
In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.
Specialists
432
Consultants
176
Consultant Ratio
29%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Ophthalmology
The largest single employer holds 4% of all ophthalmology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Ophthalmology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai | 22 | 71 |
| 2 | Magrabi Eye Hospital - Outpatient Surgery Center | 20 | 50 |
| 3 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 20 | 1,638 |
| 4 | Barraquer Eye Hospital FZ-LLC | 10 | 37 |
| 5 | Eye Consultants FZ-LLC | 9 | 22 |
| 6 | UltraLasik Eye Center FZ-LLC_1 | 9 | 24 |
| 7 | Medcare Eye Centre Br Of Medcare Hospital LLC | 9 | 21 |
| 8 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 8 | 1,107 |
| 9 | Spanish Centre Lasik And Eyes And Cosmetic L L C | 8 | 29 |
| 10 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 7 | 769 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 49% of ophthalmology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Deira, Al Safa). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 39 | 6.4% |
| Deira | 18 | 3.0% |
| Al Safa | 17 | 2.8% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 16 | 2.6% |
| Oud Metha | 10 | 1.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 10 | 1.6% |
| Jumeirah | 7 | 1.2% |
| Bur Dubai | 7 | 1.2% |
| Al Qusais | 6 | 1.0% |
| Mirdif | 4 | 0.7% |
| Al Rashidiya | 3 | 0.5% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.5% |
| Al Warqa | 2 | 0.3% |
| Al Mamzar | 2 | 0.3% |
| Al Karama | 1 | 0.2% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.2% |
| Motor City | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed ophthalmology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.