PROF AKRAM ANBARI FOUNDATION

Supporting knowledge.
Connecting eye care.

Prof Akram Anbari Foundation brings together educational platforms and practical resources to support learning in ophthalmology and help people better understand eye care.

Through its academic branch, the Foundation connects structured learning with educational materials and tools for patients and ophthalmologists.

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THE LEGACY BEHIND OUR FOUNDATION

Prof Akram Anbari — Life and Legacy

Discover the life of Prof Akram Anbari (1925–2015), whose teaching, professional service and humanitarian values inspire the Foundation’s work.

Read his story
LEARNING & RESOURCES

Our Academic Branch

Our academic branch brings together Learning Modules and the GCEO Group Platform. Explore our Humanitarian Eye Care branch below. Further Foundation branches will be introduced here as they become available.

ACADEMIC LEARNING

Learning Modules

Explore ophthalmology video lectures and reading modules. Complete the learning sections and pass the knowledge check to earn a certificate of completion. Register or sign in to save your progress.

  • Watch video lectures or read learning modules.
  • Complete the module’s sections and pass its knowledge check.
  • Receive a certificate of completion in your name.

Certificates record completion; they do not confer academic accreditation.

New to the academy?

Find out how to complete a module and earn your certificate.

How learning works →

Academic modules and certificates coordinated by Dr. Sameer Al Hussein.

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EDUCATION & PRACTICAL TOOLS

GCEO Group Platform

Discover educational materials and practical tools for patients and ophthalmologists, supporting understanding of eye conditions and access to useful eye-care resources.

  • Educational materials for patients.
  • Learning resources for ophthalmologists.
  • Practical tools and resources for eye care.

Visit the GCEO Group platform to explore its available resources.

GCEO Group® developed and managed by Dr. Hussam Alfhaily.

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OUR HUMANITARIAN BRANCH

Humanitarian Eye Care

Our campaigns in Syria provide operations free of charge to patients and combine eye care for patients with academic professional education and practical wet-lab training. We are committed to continuing this work, independently and in collaboration with other organisations.

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CONNECTING COLLEAGUES

Ophthalmology Alumni — Syria

A private community for ophthalmology alumni of Syrian universities and training institutions. Connect with colleagues, discover events and join our private WhatsApp group after membership approval.

Explore the alumni community
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IN COLLABORATION

Syrian Ophthalmologists Initiative

The work of Prof Akram Anbari Foundation is carried out in collaboration with the Syrian Ophthalmologists Initiative.

Dr. Sameer Al Hussein also contributes to the Foundation’s collaboration with the Syrian Ophthalmologists Initiative (SOI).

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Ophthalmology Foundation

Explore the Ophthalmology Foundation’s educational programmes and find official information about its examinations, preparation resources and application process.

Ophthalmology Foundation Examinations in Syria

Dr. Ziad Oyoon coordinates collaboration with the Ophthalmology Foundation for examinations held in Syria, with support from Dr. Badr Smid.

The examinations are held at Dar Alshifa Hospital in Damascus.

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COLLABORATION

Academic collaboration

Our collaboration with AAO and ISRS began in 2007. Through this work, we have made educational services from both organisations available free of charge to all ophthalmologists in Syria.

The Foundation’s collaboration with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) is made possible through the efforts of Dr. Anas Anbari.

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
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International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO)
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