Dr. Carole Cherfan

Her areas of expertise include Amblyopia, congenital/childhood strabismus, adult strabismus, diplopia, cranial nerve palsies, surgical correction of strabismus with the use of adjustable sutures in adults (16 years +), congenital/childhood cataracts and their management.

CREDENTIALS:

• Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA,
• Residency in Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Lebanon,
• Doctor of Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Lebanon,

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Board member of the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society,
• Member of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS),
• Member of the International Strabismological Association (ISA),
• Member of the Society of Lebanese Ophthalmologists in Lebanon and Abroad (SOLA)
• Member of the Lebanese order of physicians (LOP),
• Member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS),

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Beirut Eye & ENT Specialist Hospital, Lebanon,
• Instructor, Lebanese University, Department of Ophthalmology, Lebanon,
• Instructor, Hotel Dieu de France, Lebanon,

CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED:

• Conduct routine eye examination and full motility exam in both children and adults
• Evaluation and treatment of amblyopia
• Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of ocular misalignment in both children and adults
• Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of diplopia
• Evaluation and treatment (medical and/or surgical) of congenital and childhood cataracts
• All types of surgical procedures for strabismus in children in addition to posterior fixation sutures and adjustable suture techniques in adult strabismus cases
• Treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction