Moorfields was founded in 1804 and opened in 1805 in London. We are the oldest and one of the largest centres for ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in the world.

The London dispensary for curing diseases of the eye and ear was opened in 1805 by John Cunningham Saunders (1773 - 1810). MEHD brings 200 years of excellence in eye care to the Middle East. It is the first overseas branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital London, the largest Eye Care facility in Europe.

MEHD has quickly established itself as a leading eye hospital in Dubai, serving patients from across the region to a high standard. Our vision is to be the finest eye hospital in the Middle East.

In order to achieve our vision, the hospital is committed to the highest medical and ethical standards, within the cultural context of the Middle East. Our mission is:

• To operate to the highest standards, as exemplified by Moorfields Eye Hospital London, and to meet the expectations of our patients and the community
• To provide a comprehensive range of ophthalmic services with a special emphasis on underserved subspeciality areas within the region.
• To participate in and develop world class research and training programmes within the region in collaboration with local institutions, Moorfields Eye Hospital London, and the Institute of Ophthalmology in the UK.
• To embrace employment policies and practices that attract and retain high calibre staff, and recognising their contribution to the achievement of our vision.
• To perform all of the above within the cultural sensitivities and expectations of the Middle East.