Dr. Fahad Al-Kandari

Senior Specialist, Ophthalmology

Dr. Fahad Al-Kandari, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. He earned his MD from Oman Medical College (2011), completed his ophthalmology residency at KIMS, Kuwait (2018), and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (2022–2024).

With expertise in cataract surgery (Phaco, ECCE, SICS), secondary IOLs, scleral and macular buckles, PPV (350+ cases), and intravitreal injections (500+ cases), he is committed to excellence in retinal care.

Years of Experience

13

Treatments & Services

General eye diseases

Diabetic retinopathy

Pediatric retinal diseases

Follow up of hereditary retinal diseases

Performing cataract surgeries and lens implantation

Performing complex retinal surgeries to repair retinal detachment and fibrosis

Administering intravitreal injections with various medications for retinal edema

Performing laser treatments diabetic retinopathy

Education

2022 - 2024
Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery at the King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia
2013 - 2018
Residency in Ophthalmology at Kuwait Board of Ophthalmology, Kuwait
2012
Internship at Al-Adan Hospital, Kuwait
2004 - 2011
Doctor of medicine (MD) at Oman Medical College
2007
Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Oman Medical College

Work Experience

2024 - Present
Ophthalmology Senior Specialist at Al-Dukhan Eye Center of Ministry of Health, Kuwait
2021 - 2024
Ophthalmology Specialist at Al Bahar Eye Center of Ministry of Health, Kuwait
2018 - 2021
Ophthalmology Senior Registrar at Al-Bahar Eye Center of Ministry of Health, Kuwait