Dr. Mustafa graduated in Medicine with a Commendation from the UK and undertook his residency in General Ophthalmology in the UK. He has completed training in UK and part of it has been in prestigious Eye Hospitals such as Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He is a certified Consultant in the UK having worked there previously.

He has trained thoroughly in General Ophthalmology and undertook his fellowship training in Adult and Paediatric (Childhood) Glaucoma at Manchester University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK, working under eminent clinicians within the Glaucoma fraternity.

He has worked in the UAE since 9 years as a formative Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields UAE and now is the Director of Ophthalmology Services at American Hospital Dubai.

Additionally he is Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University and is a keen teacher for medical students.

He is a Certified Aviation Ophthalmologist with the General Civil Aviation Authority having treated many Aviators medically & surgically for eye conditions.

He can diagnose glaucoma in its earliest stages using the latest diagnostic techniques such as Visual field analysis, Ocular Coherence Tomography, Goldman Applanation Tonometry and Corneal mapping parameters.

He has treated complex and advanced glaucoma using the latest surgical techniques such as the use of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgical devices, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Endocyclophotocoagulation, Glaucoma drainage devices as well as Trabeculectomy using the Moorfields Safer Surgical Techniques. He is also an experienced Cataract surgeon especially in patients with Glaucoma.

He has also undertaken further training in Refractive Surgery (LASIK, LASEK, PRK) and Premium IOL FemtoLaser Cataract Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. He has attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from UK and can offer treatments for potential glasses independence using the latest and safest technological advances.

In addition to his Advanced Glaucoma and Cataract practice, he also has good experience in management of Diabetic Retinopathy and Medical Retina.

He is a Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London and has gained Fellowships from the European and United Kingdom boards in Ophthalmology. In addition he is a Post Graduate in Healthcare Executive Leadership.

His main research interests include compliance and the safety of glaucoma medications, efficacy and safety outcomes of the latest surgical techniques in glaucoma, including microdrainage devices, and simulation teaching of cataract surgery and ocular ultrasound. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals. He is an active member of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and Head of the Glaucoma Committee in UAE. He has presented his extensive work at international and national meetings.