Dr. Chris Riane D’Souza
Specialist Ophthalmology
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali
Experience: 7+ years
Dr. Chris Riane D’Souza is an experienced Specialist Ophthalmologist in Jebel Ali, with over 7 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. She is a trusted eye specialist in Dubai, known for her skill in cataract and pterygium management and has successfully performed over 1,000 cataract surgeries with excellent outcomes.
She is specially trained in Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery and offers comprehensive eye care services, including cataract surgery, pterygium excision with autograft, and laser eye treatments such as YAG capsulotomy and YAG peripheral iridotomy. Dr. Chris also manages corneal, conjunctival, and eyelid-related conditions, as well as minor eye procedures.
Dr. Chris completed her MBBS from St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences and an MS in Ophthalmology from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute. She further specialized with a Fellowship in Phaco Refractive Surgery from Prasad Netralaya, Udupi. She is a member of the Indian Medical Association.
She currently practices as an eye doctor at Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali, providing patient-focused, ethical, and evidence-based eye care.
Ophthalmology
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Education +
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), FPRS (Phaco Refractive Surgery)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full time
Credentials +
- MBBS - St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- MS (Ophthalmology) - Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Karnataka, India
- FPRS (Fellowship in Phaco Refractive Surgery) - Prasad Netralaya, Udupi, Karnataka, India
Professional Associations +
- Member of Indian Medical Association
Professional Experience +
- Consultant Ophthalmologist & Surgeon – Nethrajyothi Advanced Eye Hospital, Taliparamba, Kerala, India (2021-2025)
- Consultant Ophthalmologist & Surgeon – Payyanur Eye Foundation, Kannur, India (2020-2021)
- Fellow in Phaco Refractive Services – Prasad Netralaya, Udupi, Karnataka, India (2018-2020)
- Consultant Ophthalmologist & Surgeon – Belaku Eye Hospital, Mandya, Karnataka, India (2017-2018)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment of common eye conditions such as:
- Eye redness and infections (conjunctivitis)
- Dry eye syndrome and ocular surface disorders
- Lid and eyelash–related conditions
- Anterior segment disorder management, including corneal and conjunctival diseases
- Cataract evaluation and advanced cataract surgery, including:
- Phacoemulsification (stitch-less cataract surgery)
- Management of secondary cataract (posterior capsular opacification)
- Pterygium treatment, including:
- Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft
- Laser eye procedures, including:
- YAG Capsulotomy (laser treatment for secondary cataract)
- YAG Peripheral Iridotomy (for narrow-angle glaucoma)
- Management of lid and ocular surface conditions
- Minor ophthalmic surgical procedures, including:
- Chalazion (eyelid swelling) incision and curettage
- Lid laceration repair
- Conjunctival and corneal tear repair
- Foreign body removal from the eye
- Screening and basic management of glaucoma
- Evaluation and treatment of anterior segment eye injuries and trauma
- Pre-operative and post-operative eye care for surgical patients
- Vision counselling and patient education, including:
- Post-surgical recovery guidance
- Preventive eye care
- Eye health awareness for all age groups