Brief Overview:

Dr. Nawaf Al-Shaqha is an optometry doctor dedicated to understanding the various causes of refractive errors and striving to mitigate them while educating patients about their conditions. He specializes in prescribing optical corrections (glasses and contact lenses) to address refractive errors, motor system issues, and vision disorders. Dr. Nawaf has actively participated in numerous specialized workshops on all types of contact lens fitting.

Core Skills and Specializations:

• Diagnosis, classification, management, and treatment of common visual conditions caused by refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism).
• Prescription of glasses, contact lenses, and optical magnifiers for adults and children over 5 years old.
• Diagnosis and treatment of certain cases of amblyopia (lazy eye).
• Non-surgical diagnosis of strabismus (eye misalignment).
• Pre-operative assessments for vision correction surgeries.
• Color vision testing.
• Management and treatment of dry eye syndrome.
• Patient education and awareness regarding their health conditions.

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Educational Qualification:

• Doctor of Optometry ( O.D.) from the college of Applied Medical Sciences at Qassim University

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