Dr. Amani Alzayani
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist
Dr. Amani Alzayani is a board-certified Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology. She has more than 14 years of clinical experience in Bahrain’s government hospitals, where she managed a broad range of routine and complex conditions across different areas of ophthalmology.
Her practice combines comprehensive eye care with specialist expertise in disorders affecting the optic nerve and visual pathways. She treats common conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ocular surface disease, and eye emergencies, as well as complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions including optic neuritis, double vision, and unexplained vision loss.
Dr. Amani takes time to listen to her patients and explain their condition and treatment options clearly. When a case involves more than one area of medicine, she works closely with other specialists to reach an accurate diagnosis and develop a care plan suited to the individual patient.
Board Certification
- Arab Board in Ophthalmology, 2017
- International Council of Ophthalmology qualification (FICO), 2019
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd), 2020
- Clinical Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Emory University, USA, 2022
- Member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
Education / Experience
Dr. Amani graduated from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Saudi Arabia with an MBBS in 2010. She continued her specialist training in ophthalmology and obtained the Arab Board in Ophthalmology in 2017, followed by the FICO qualification in 2019 and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2020.
She spent more than 14 years working in Bahrain’s government hospitals, progressing from Specialist to Consultant. During this time, she managed a demanding and diverse caseload, ranging from common eye conditions to complex cases requiring detailed assessment and multidisciplinary care.
In 2022, Dr. Amani completed a clinical fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Emory University in the United States. This advanced training strengthened her expertise in conditions affecting the optic nerve, visual pathways, and the connection between the eyes and the nervous system. Throughout her career, she has also contributed to clinical education through resident supervision, curriculum development, and physician training.
Why Ophthalmology?
“What I value most about ophthalmology is the direct difference it can make in someone’s daily life. When a patient is able to read, drive, or recognise the faces of loved ones again, they regain more than their sight. They regain an important part of their independence and quality of life.
I was drawn to Neuro-Ophthalmology because it brings together careful diagnosis and intellectual curiosity. The eyes do not function separately from the brain, and understanding a problem within the visual pathways often means following several connected clues before reaching an answer. Every case has its own details, which keeps the field challenging and continually motivates me to learn. Reaching the right diagnosis and helping a patient understand what they are experiencing is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.”