First Maldivian specialist in pediatric ophthalmology joins IGMH

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has welcomed Dr Fathimath Niuma Ahmed, the first Maldivian doctor to specialize in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology, to its medical team.

In an announcement shared on social media, IGMH said Dr Fathimath Niuma Ahmed has joined the hospital as a Consultant Sub-Specialist in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology.

The hospital said the specialist's expertise and experience are expected to significantly strengthen pediatric eye care services and benefit both patients and the wider community.

Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on eye diseases and vision disorders affecting children, while strabismology deals with conditions related to eye alignment, including squints and crossed eyes.

The appointment comes amid growing concerns among healthcare professionals regarding eye health issues among children and adolescents. Doctors have previously highlighted a rise in cases linked to vision problems, including distance vision impairment, underscoring the need for expanded specialist services in the country.