
Professional statement
Mr Ayman Khaier is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in Essex and London specialising in strabismus (squint), cataract surgery and neuro-ophthalmology, alongside paediatric ophthalmology and general ophthalmology. His private practice is based at Spire Hartswood Hospital and Spire London East Hospital, while his NHS trust is Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust.
With over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience in general and subspecialist ophthalmology, Mr Khaier's fellowship training was completed at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in paediatric and neuro-ophthalmology, as well as at the renowned corneo plastic unit in East Grinstead for cornea and anterior segment.
Mr Khaier's also has extensive expertise in managing eye movements, double vision (diplopia) and eye deviations in both children and adults, using a combination of nonsurgical and surgical methods.
Mr Khaier has a particular interest in managing double vision, especially for patients at risk of developing this condition post-cataract surgery, or those affected by neurological or neurosurgical conditions. His management strategies aim to improve patients' appearance, employment prospects, and overall quality of life.
Mr Khaier holds an MD from the University of Damascus (1993) and is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. His research achievements include numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his work at various national and international conferences.
Clinics

Spire London East Hospital
East London, Roding Ln S, Woodford, Ilford, Woodford Green IG4 5PZ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Spire Hartswood Hospital
- Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Spire London East Hospital
Subspecialties
- Cataract removal surgery
- Squint surgery
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Education
- FRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
- MRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Publications and conferences
- Chow BJ, Raharja A, Dahir R, Khaier A, Posner M. Understanding the diagnostic challenges of Miller Fisher syndrome in children: a case report from an ophthalmological perspective. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2024 Aug 30;85(8):1-5.
- Skew deviation preponderance in newly presenting vertical strabismus. T Ibrahim, A Khaier, R Leverton. British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association (BIPOSA), Manchester, October 2018.
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic