See the worldclearly again.
Specialist eye care in Erbil since 2007.
Two fellowship-trained specialists, from eye exams to cataract, laser, cornea and retina surgery.
Basir comes from the Arabic for sight. And for insight.
Is it time to see an eye doctor?
Most eye problems start quietly. If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a proper look.
Is reading getting harder?
Holding your phone further away, or needing more light to read a menu.
Eye examsDo colours look faded or foggy?
Glare from headlights, halos around lights, or a haze that glasses do not fix.
Cataract & lens surgeryTired of glasses or contact lenses?
Laser vision correction may reduce how much you rely on them.
LASIK & laser vision correctionIs your sight blurred or distorted, even with new glasses?
A cornea that is thinning or changing shape, as in keratoconus, can do this. It is worth having it checked.
Cornea & corneal transplantDo you have diabetes?
Diabetes can affect the back of the eye long before you notice. A yearly eye check is recommended.
Retina & vitreoretinal surgeryDoes glaucoma run in your family?
Glaucoma often has no early symptoms. Regular checks are the only way to catch it early.
Glaucoma careIs your child squinting, or sitting close to the screen?
Young eyes are easiest to treat early, and we see children of every age.
Children’s eyes & squintHas an eyelid started to droop?
A drooping lid can narrow your view as well as change how you look, and it is usually treatable.
Eyelids & orbitDoes one eye water all the time?
A blocked tear duct is a common cause, in babies and in adults, and it can usually be opened.
Tear duct surgeryAre your eyes gritty, burning or watering?
Dust, screens and dry air can all cause it, and it is usually treatable.
Dry eye
Sudden change in your vision?
Sudden loss of sight, a curtain across your vision, a burst of new floaters or flashes, or an injury to the eye needs urgent attention. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for eye emergencies. Call us now.
From your first eye test to a corneal transplant.
Eleven areas of care, from the eyelids to the retina, with emergencies covered day and night. Two specialists tell you what each step involves before it happens.
All services- Eye examsA careful look at how well you see, and how healthy your eyes are.
- Cataract & lens surgerySmall-incision (phaco) surgery, here since 2007, with premium and laser-assisted options.
- LASIK & laser vision correctionLASIK, PRK, SMILE and implantable lenses, for less reliance on glasses.
- Cornea & corneal transplantFrom keratoconus to corneal transplant. The first corneal transplant in Iraq was done here.
- Retina & vitreoretinal surgeryInjections, laser and surgery for the retina and the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma careGlaucoma is quiet. Catching it early protects the sight you have.
- Children’s eyes & squintGentle eye care for children of every age, from newborns to teenagers.
- Eyelids & orbitDrooping or turned eyelids, lumps, thyroid eye disease, and the bones around the eye.
- Tear duct surgeryFor an eye that waters all the time, in babies and adults.
- Dry eyeGritty, tired, burning eyes are common, and treatable.
- Eye injuries & emergenciesOpen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for eye emergencies.
Eye care in Erbil since 2007.
2008: The first corneal transplant in the Kurdistan Region and in Iraq was carried out at Basir.
- 2007
Our first phacoemulsification surgery brought modern small-incision cataract surgery to our patients.
- 2007
Refractive surgery with an excimer laser began at Basir.
Two specialists. Every patient sees one of them.
Between them, they cover eye surgery from the front of the eye to the back.
Dr. Hashim Ahmed Hasan
Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Operates across the full range of eye surgery, from cataract to retina.
See all services
Can you still read the bottom line?
Every visit starts with a chart like this one, measured properly. If the last lines stay blurry, it is worth a check.
Last eye test more than a year ago?
What happens when you call.
Tell us what is wrong
Call or send a WhatsApp message. Describe what you are noticing, and we will suggest the right appointment.
Get a careful exam
We test your sight and look at the whole eye, front to back, before anything is decided.
Leave with a clear plan
We explain what we found in plain words, and what comes next. No guessing, no pressure.
It starts with one call.
Before you call.
Still have a question?Message us on WhatsApp
Do I need a referral?
No. You can call or message us directly.
Who will I see?
One of our two specialists: Dr. Hashim Ahmed Hasan, fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery, or Dr. Mohammed Yavari, fellowship-trained in corneal surgery. Every patient is seen by a specialist.
How long does an eye exam take?
It depends on what we need to check, but an eye exam takes 30 minutes at most.
Will my eyes be dilated?
Sometimes. Drops that widen the pupil let the doctor see the back of the eye. Your vision may be blurry and sensitive to light for a few hours afterwards, so it is best not to drive yourself home.
What should I bring?
Your glasses or contact lenses, a list of any medicines you take, and any previous eye reports or scans.
Do you see children?
Yes, children of every age, from newborns and toddlers to teenagers.
What if it is an emergency?
Call us at any hour. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for eye emergencies. Regular clinic visits are Saturday to Thursday, 2 pm to 8 pm.
Can I message instead of calling?
Yes. All three of our numbers are on WhatsApp, so you can write to any of them.
Call Basir.
0750 756 7755Also0750 761 77550772 761 7755
Tell us what you are noticing. We will find the right appointment. Prefer to write? Every number is on WhatsApp.
- Address
- Brayati Avenue, 40 Meters StreetErbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
- Hours
- Saturday to Thursday 2 pm to 8 pmFriday ClosedEye emergencies 24/7