Specialist Eye Care
for Patients Travelling to Egypt
Arrange your consultation and tests in Alexandria before you travel
If you are travelling from Libya, Saudi Arabia, the UAE or another Gulf country, you can contact us before your trip to send your previous test results, tell us which service you need, and arrange your consultation and the appropriate tests.
Consultations for corneal conditions, keratoconus and vision correction — LASIK / FemtoLASIK / SMILE / ICL — as well as dry eye and IPL, with advanced diagnostics such as Pentacam and OCT / OCT Angio at Prof. Amr Said's clinic in Alexandria.
Why get in touch before you travel?
Your appointment arranged before you arrive
Knowing the reason for your visit and your expected arrival date in advance helps us schedule your appointment around available slots.
Send your previous tests and reports
You can send your ophthalmologist's reports, glasses prescription, Pentacam, corneal maps and OCT scans via WhatsApp.
The right tests planned for your visit
Tests are chosen according to the medical needs of your case — not simply because you are coming from abroad.
Make the most of your stay in Alexandria
We will try, as far as possible, to fit your appointment and tests around the length of your stay.
What to send us on WhatsApp
Send a single message with the details below, and attach any previous reports and test results you have.
Message template
Copy the template and fill in your details, or tap the WhatsApp button to open the chat with the template ready to go.
Name: Country of residence: Service needed: Expected visit date: Do you have previous test results? Yes / No
Tests and reports you can attach
If you have previous tests or reports, you can send photos or files of them via WhatsApp, such as:
- Ophthalmologist's reports
- Glasses prescription / refraction
- Pentacam and corneal maps
- OCT / OCT Angio
- Reports from previous eye surgery
- Any other relevant tests
Clinic WhatsApp: 01023532156
Important before you travel
Sending your previous tests helps us understand the reason for your visit and plan the appropriate tests, but it is not a final diagnosis and does not replace an in-person medical examination.
For patients travelling from Libya
Libya patients — eye, cornea, keratoconus & LASIK care in Alexandria, Egypt
If you are from Libya and planning to visit Alexandria for treatment or a consultation, you can contact us before you travel via WhatsApp. Send your previous tests and reports, and help us understand the reason for your visit so we can arrange your consultation and the appropriate tests for when you arrive.
For patients travelling from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
Saudi & Gulf patients — eye and cornea consultation in Alexandria, Egypt
If you are visiting Alexandria from one of the Gulf countries, you can start arranging your consultation and tests before you travel, and send your previous reports to help us plan your visit.
We do not request additional tests simply because you are coming from abroad; tests are decided according to medical need.
From your country to our Alexandria clinic
An outline of the planning process in six steps — the final plan is decided after the in-person medical examination and depends on your condition.
Contacting us in advance only helps with planning your visit; the diagnosis and the final treatment decision require an in-person medical examination at the clinic.
Choose the service you need
Pick the option closest to the reason for your visit and mention it in your WhatsApp message — the right plan is decided after the in-person medical examination.
Cornea & Vision Correction Cornea & vision correction — Alexandria
Keratoconus
Keratoconus treatment AlexandriaCorneal assessment with Pentacam and epithelial mapping, and a discussion of treatment and follow-up options tailored to your case.
Learn more →Laser Vision Correction
LASIK / FemtoLASIK / SMILEAssessing whether your cornea and eyes are suitable for vision correction and choosing the right technique where appropriate — LASIK, FemtoLASIK or SMILE.
Learn more →ICL Implantable Lenses
ICL — Implantable Collamer LensAssessment for patients looking for an alternative to laser vision correction, with the tests needed to determine suitability.
Learn more →Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)One of the options discussed in some cases of keratoconus; suitability is decided based on corneal assessment and an in-person examination.
Learn more →Dry Eye Dry eye & IPL — Alexandria
Dry Eye
Dry eye treatment AlexandriaAssessment of dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction, and the treatment your condition needs.
Learn more →IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
IPL dry eye AlexandriaA treatment option for dry eye linked to meibomian gland dysfunction; suitability is decided after assessing your condition.
Learn more →Retinal & Eye Diagnostics OCT & retinal imaging — Alexandria
OCT / OCT Angio
OCT Alexandria — retinal OCT / OCT AngiographyImaging and examination of the retina and the back of the eye when needed, particularly for follow-up or suspected retinal disease.
Learn more →Cataract & Lens Implants
Cataract / IOLCataract assessment and a discussion of suitable intraocular lens options based on your condition and visual needs.
Learn more →We arrange your appointment
Once you contact the clinic, our team can help you arrange:
What can be arranged before you arrive
- Your consultation appointment
- The tests needed when you attend
- The most convenient branch — Smouha or Amreya
- The best timing during your stay
Appointments and tests are scheduled according to your medical condition and the clinic's availability.
Send your tests and arrange your appointment
Send one message explaining the reason for your visit, your country of residence and your expected arrival date, and we will help you with the rest.
Advanced diagnostics for the cornea and eye
Our Alexandria clinic offers a range of advanced tests that can be used whenever they are needed.
Pentacam
Advanced corneal mapping — Pentacam AlexandriaPentacam helps assess the shape, curvature and thickness of the cornea, and plays an important role in evaluating keratoconus and certain cases before vision correction.
Epithelial Mapping
Corneal epithelial thickness mapAssesses the distribution and thickness of the epithelial layer on the corneal surface, and can provide additional information in cases that need a more detailed evaluation.
Anterior Segment OCT
Cross-sectional imaging of the front of the eyeDetailed cross-sectional imaging of the cornea and the front of the eye, providing additional anatomical information when needed.
OCT / OCT Angio
Advanced retinal imaging — OCT AlexandriaImaging tests that help assess the retina and its fine blood vessels in appropriate cases.
Not every patient needs all of these tests. Tests are chosen according to each patient's condition and medical need.
Specialist consultation in cornea and vision correction
Prof. Amr Said
Consultant in Cornea & Vision Correction
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology — Faculty of Medicine — Alexandria University
Start planning from home
If you are travelling to Alexandria from outside Egypt, you can send your details and previous test results via WhatsApp to help us understand the reason for your visit and arrange your examination and consultation.
Clinic WhatsApp 01023532156Frequently asked questions about visiting from abroad
Can I contact the clinic before I arrive in Egypt?
Can I send my Pentacam or OCT results before travelling?
Can my tests be arranged before I arrive?
Can I arrange an appointment during a short stay in Alexandria?
Can I come from Libya or one of the Gulf countries?
Can my condition be diagnosed from the test results I send?
Do I need to have all of the corneal tests?
Before you book your appointment
Learn about Prof. Amr Said's experience in cornea and vision correction, and read about previous patients' experiences before you start planning your visit.
His CV, academic work, and surgical and clinical areas of expertise, as published on the Professor's page.
Read the CV → Previous patients' experiencesReviews and experiences posted by patients themselves, shown exactly as they appear on our patient testimonials page (in Arabic).
See patient experiences →Plan your visit before you arrive
in Alexandria
Send your name, country of residence and the service you need, and attach any previous test results.
Related pages: Laser Vision Correction · SMILE · Keratoconus · ICL Implantable Lenses · Dry Eye & IPL · Advanced Corneal Diagnostics · OCT / OCT Angio · Cataract · About the Professor · Patient Experiences · Branches & Hours