Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery Center
The Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery Center is the flagship department of Al Ihsan Specialist Hospital – Hargeisa. It continues the legacy of Dr. Mohamoud Ahmed (Dr. Shine), who has restored sight to over 1 million people across Somalia & Somaliland through 20+ years of eye campaigns, surgeries, and outreach programs.
Our mission is to preserve, protect, and restore vision using the latest surgical technologies, world-class diagnostic tools, and highly trained specialists — all supported by compassion, affordability, and Islamic values.
🌟 Our Services
A. General Eye Care
Vision assessment & refraction
Prescription glasses
Comprehensive eye examination
Children eye care & school screening
Dry eye & allergy management
B. Diagnostic & Imaging Services
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Fundus photography
Visual field analysis (HFA / perimeter)
A-scan & B-scan ultrasonography
- Biometry & IOL calculation
Corneal topography
C. Surgical Services
Cataract surgery (Phaco + SICS)
Retina & vitreous surgery
Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy, valves)
Pterygium excision
DCR / Lacrimal surgery
Eye trauma surgery
Strabismus surgery
Corneal transplants (future)
Refractive surgery (future – LASIK / PRK / SMILE)

🏥 Eye Operating Theatre
Fully sterile, complete Eye OT
Phacoemulsification machines
Vitrectomy system (Retina surgery)
Operating microscope
Complete eye microsurgical instruments
Eye OT Scrub Nurse Team
Post-op monitoring & recovery unit
🕊 Our Philosophy – “Sight is Dignity”
We believe vision is not only a medical need —
it is freedom, independence, and human dignity.
Our treatment is rooted in compassion, affordability, and Islamic values, ensuring no patient is left behind due to cost.