Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Membership
Languages
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATIONS
VOLUNTEER WORK
References
Timeline
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Amani Alzayani

Manama

Summary

Accomplished Ophthalmologist from Salmaniya Medical Complex, adept in diagnosing complex visual disorders and enhancing patient care with advanced imaging. Renowned for exceptional teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to research and education. Proven track record in improving treatment outcomes through collaborative efforts and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Consultant

Salmaniya Medical Complex
08.2023 - Current

Neuro-ophthalmology Fellow

Emory University Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022

Chief Resident / Specialist

Salmaniya Medical Complex
03.2017 - 05.2022

Senior Resident

Salmaniya Medical Complex
11.2014 - 02.2017

Junior Resident Doctor

Salmaniya Medical Complex
09.2012 - 11.2014

Clinical Attachment

Salmaniya Medical Complex
01.2012 - 06.2012

Internship

King Fahad Hospital Of The University
07.2010 - 06.2011

Education

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07-2017

Arab Board of Health Specialties - Ophthalmology

Arab Board of Health Specialties in Ophthalmology
02-2017

Fellow of The International Council - Ophthalmolo

International Council of Ophthalmology
11-2019

Member of The Royal College of Surgeons -

The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (MRCSed
Edinburgh, UK
03-2020

Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship -

Emory University Hospital
Atlanata, Georgia
07-2022

Skills

  • Date of birth: March 24th, 1986
  • Place of birth: Riffa, Bahrain

Certification

• International Council of Ophthalmology- Basic Science and Optics and Refraction exam (04/2013)

• Royal college of Surgeons in Edinburgh - part A exam (09/2014)

• Arab Board of Ophthalmology- part 1 exam (11/2014)

• Arab Board of Ophthalmology - Part 2 exam (09/2016)

• Arab Board of Ophthalmology - Oral and Clinical exam (02/2017)

• International council of Ophthalmology- Clinical Science - Exam (04/2017)

• International council of Ophthalmology- advanced Exam (04/2019)

Membership

• Fellow of the international council of ophthalmology (FICO)

• Member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

• Member of The Royal college of Surgeons in Edinburgh MRCSed

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1

CONFERENCES AND COURSES

Annual meeting of Saudi ophthalmology society (03/2013)

Rhiyadh- KSA

First Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (12/2013)

Abudhabi - UAE

AAO 2014 and Subspecialty Day on Demand (2014) online course

MOC Exam Review Course on Demand, 2014-2016: Core Ophthalmic  Knowledge (2014 – 2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate online course

First Bahrain International Ophthalmology Confenference (01/2015)

Haifa Eye Hospital - Bahrain

Arab Board Exam Review course (11/2015)

Dhoha - Qatar

Third Evolving practice in ophthalmology Middle East conference (EPOMEC) (03/2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate Dubai-UAE

Middle east ophthalmology conference (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Phacoemulsification wetlab (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Fourth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai-UAE

Phacoemulsification wetlab (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai- UAE

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2018)

Dubai -UAE Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC)

(03/2018) Dubai -UAE

Virtual Course: Neuro-Ophthalmology Essentials (12/2018)

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2020)

Amelia Island -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022)

Austin -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022) virtual

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (11/2023)

Dubai -UAE

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2024)

Hawaii -USA

Annual meeting of Saudi ophthalmology society (03/2013)

Rhiyadh- KSA

First Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (12/2013)

Abudhabi - UAE

AAO 2014 and Subspecialty Day on Demand (2014) online course

MOC Exam Review Course on Demand, 2014-2016: Core Ophthalmic  Knowledge (2014 – 2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate online course

First Bahrain International Ophthalmology Confenference (01/2015)

Haifa Eye Hospital - Bahrain

Arab Board Exam Review course (11/2015)

Dhoha - Qatar

Third Evolving practice in ophthalmology Middle East conference (EPOMEC) (03/2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate Dubai-UAE

Middle east ophthalmology conference (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Phacoemulsification wetlab (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Fourth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai-UAE

Phacoemulsification wetlab (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai- UAE

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2018)

Dubai -UAE Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC)

(03/2018) Dubai -UAE

Virtual Course: NeuroOphthalmology Essentials (12/2018)

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2020)

Amelia Island -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022)

Austin -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022) virtual

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (11/2023)

Dubai -UAE

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2024)

Hawaii -USA

CONFERENCES AND COURSES

Annual meeting of Saudi ophthalmology society (03/2013)

Rhiyadh- KSA

First Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (12/2013)

Abudhabi - UAE

AAO 2014 and Subspecialty Day on Demand (2014) online course

MOC Exam Review Course on Demand, 2014-2016: Core Ophthalmic  Knowledge (2014 – 2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate online course

First Bahrain International Ophthalmology Confenference (01/2015)

Haifa Eye Hospital - Bahrain

Arab Board Exam Review course (11/2015)

Dhoha - Qatar

Third Evolving practice in ophthalmology Middle East conference (EPOMEC) (03/2016)

Conference/Issuer of the certificate Dubai-UAE

Middle east ophthalmology conference (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Phacoemulsification wetlab (MEACO) (05/2016)

Manama - Bahrain

Fourth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai-UAE

Phacoemulsification wetlab (EPOMEC) (03/2017)

Dubai- UAE

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (03/2018)

Dubai -UAE

Fifth Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC)

(03/2018) Dubai -UAE

Virtual Course: NeuroOphthalmology Essentials (12/2018)

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2020)

Amelia Island -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022)

Austin -USA

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2022) virtual

10th Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (11/2023)

Dubai -UAE

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting (03/2024)

Hawaii -USA

The 1st IMC Ophthalmology Review (i-MORE) Conference

(12/2023)

Jeddah-KSA

The Saudi Ophthalmology 2024 /The Red Sea

(12/2023)

Jeddah-KSA

11th Evolving practice in ophthalmology middle east conference (EPOMEC) (12/2024)

Dubai -UAE


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Family Physician Training: Responsible for training family physicians, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge in ophthalmology.
  • Ophthalmology Trainees Supervision: Provided clinical and educational supervision to ophthalmology trainees at Salmaniya Medical Complex.
  • Resident Education:Organized monthly quizzes to reinforce learning.
    Contributed to the training committee to develop educational programs.
  • Teaching Sessions: Conducted sessions for family physicians and undergraduate students to improve their understanding of ophthalmology.
  • Course Organization: Developed and organized an extensive medicine review course for final-year undergraduate students.
  • International Lectures: Served as an international lecturer, sharing insights and advancements in neuro-ophthalmology with a global audience.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Poster in Euretina & Meaco: Healthy young adult with unilateral idiopathic frosted branch angitis FBA

Author(s)

A. Asal, A. Al Zayani, I. Khunji, A. Ahmed,. G. Al Arrayed

Date of Publication

Euretina 2019


  • Case Report A Case of Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia due to Vertebral Artery Dissection after Trauma by Football in0 A 26-Year-Old Male Patient: A CaseReport. 2018

Author(s)

Zayani Amani, Hashim Abdulhameed

Date of Publication

EC Ophthalmology 9.4 (2018): 213-217


  • Comparative Study of Perceived Stress among Female Medical and Non-Medical University Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Author(s)

Al-Dabal BK, Koura MR, Rasheed P, Al-Sowielem L, Makki SM, et al

Date of Publication

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2010;10(2):231–240.


  • Changing Indications for Penetrating Keratoplasty in Bahrain in a Tertiary Referral Centre

Author(s)

Nada Al-Yousuf, Ebtisam Al Alawi, Abdulhameed Mahmood, Amani Alzayani, Hajer Al Sawad, Hasan Alsetri, Jalal Al-Mousawi, Khatoon Ali, Maryam Al Khayat, and Reem Naser

Date of Publication

Clin Ophthalmol. 2021


  • Application of a Deep Learning System to Detect Papilledema on Nonmydriatic Ocular Fundus Photographs in an Emergency Department

Author(s)

BONSAI (Brain and Optic Nerve Study with Artificial Intelligence) group

Date of Publication

Am J Ophthalmol. 2024 May:261:199-207


  • The BONSAI (Brain and Optic Nerve Study with Artificial Intelligence) deep learning system can accurately identify pediatric papilledema on standard ocular fundus photographs

Author(s)

BONSAI (Brain and Optic Nerve Study with Artificial Intelligence) group

Date of Publication

J AAPOS . 2024 Feb;28(1):103803


  • Case report: Posterior Scleritis in a Pediatric Patient: Importance of Pain Recognition and Early Ultrasound Diagnosis

Author(s)

Ahmed Alsatrawi, Amani Alzayani

Date of Publication

Cureus. 2024 Jun 28;16(6):e63369.

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Participated in outreach programs, providing free eye examinations and consultations to underserved populations.
  • Organized awareness campaigns on eye health, educating the community about prevention and early detection of visual disorders.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to conduct vision screening workshops, identifying and addressing vision problems.
  • Committed to making a positive impact on individuals' lives through improved vision and overall health.
  • Involved with and honored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society, working to raise awareness and support for individuals affected by the condition.

References

  • Dr. Khatton Ali

Glaucoma and anterior segment consultant krasool1@health.gov.bh

+973 39680996

  • Dr. Ebtihal Albaharna FRCS(ed)

Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismussurgeon

+973 33123140

  • Dr. Mohamed Shaker Alomran

Consultant VR surgeon msalomran@gmail.com

+973 36687228

Timeline

Acting Consultant

Salmaniya Medical Complex
08.2023 - Current

Neuro-ophthalmology Fellow

Emory University Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022

Chief Resident / Specialist

Salmaniya Medical Complex
03.2017 - 05.2022

Senior Resident

Salmaniya Medical Complex
11.2014 - 02.2017

Junior Resident Doctor

Salmaniya Medical Complex
09.2012 - 11.2014

Clinical Attachment

Salmaniya Medical Complex
01.2012 - 06.2012

Internship

King Fahad Hospital Of The University
07.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Arab Board of Health Specialties - Ophthalmology

Arab Board of Health Specialties in Ophthalmology

Fellow of The International Council - Ophthalmolo

International Council of Ophthalmology

Member of The Royal College of Surgeons -

The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (MRCSed

Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship -

Emory University Hospital
Amani Alzayani