PHYSICIANS

Elias L. Warrak received his MD degree from the American University of Beirut and he pursued further training at the University of Texas, Houston, in the USA, where he subspecialized in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Laser Surgery, and as Medical Director in Eye Banking from the University of Baylor.
Dr. Warrak is the founder and Medical Director of the National Eye Bank of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health since the year 2000.
He was the President of the Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology, Founder and Board member of the National Organization for Organ and Tissue Transplant, Focal Point for the World Health Organization (WHO) for Vision 2020 program, President of the National Committee for Prevention of Blindness, and Ophthalmology Consultant to the Ministry of Public Health among other previously held positions.  Dr.Warrak is the founder and medical director of the Advanced Eye Care teaching hospital , in Beirut , Lebanon.
Dr. Warrak is the representative for Lebanon at the World Council of Refractive Surgery, the Middle East African Eye Bank Organization, the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), and the Collaborating Regional Chair in Ophthalmology for the Eastern Mediterranean Region at the University of Maryland in the USA.
Dr. Warrak is the recipient of prestigious awards from internationally renowned organizations and institutions such as the Joint Commission International Accreditation Award for Quality and Management, the Best Medical Practice Certificate and Rose of Paracelsus Award, Socrates Award for Scientific Accomplishments and the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Warrak was elected President of the University of Balamand on Friday September 28th, 2018

-     President of the University of Balamand - (2018-)

              -     Collaborating Regional Chair –Ophthalmology –
                     Eastern Mediterranean Region – University of Maryland -USA     
                     (2015-2016)

- Director of Eye Health Plan of the Ministry of Health and International Association for Prevention of Blindness IAPB (2013)

-      Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of Refractive Surgery (2013-)

- President of the Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology (2011-2013)

- Executive Board Member of the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (2011-2013)

- Founder and Medical Director of the Advanced Eye Care Hospital – Lebanon (2011-) – JCI accredited 2015

- Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology Chairman of the department of ophthalmology – St George University Hospital – Balamand University (2011-)

- National Coordinator for Prevention of Blindness Program in Collaboration with WHO and IAPB (2011-)

- Founding Faculty at the Lebanese American University (2008-2010 )

- President of the Middle East African Eye Bank Organization (2009-)

- Arab Board of Ophthalmology exam committee representing Lebanon (2006-2010)

- President and Founder of the Lebanese Arab Eye Bank Association (2006-)

- Founder and Board member of the National Organization for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant (NOOTDT) (2006)

- World Health Organization (WHO) Focal Point for the Vision 2020 project (2003-)

- President of the National Committee for Prevention of Blindness (2001-)

- Founder & Medical Director of the National Eye Bank of the Ministry of Health (1999-)

- Ophthalmology Consultant of the Lebanese Ministry of Health (1998-)

- Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Division at the Eye & Ear Hospital International - Beirut - Lebanon (1997-2010).

- World Council of Refractive Surgery – representing Lebanon (1997)

1994-1995             Fellowship in Eye Banking                        
                                            Certificate as Medical Director.
                                            University of Baylor - Houston, Texas

1994-1995 Clinical Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery
                        University of Texas Health Science Center
              Hermann Eye Center, Houston, Texas

March 1993 Corneal Diseases and Surgery
              University of Texas Health Science Center
              Hermann Eye Center, Houston, Texas

1990-1994   Ophthalmology Resident
              American University of Beirut - Medical Center
              Beirut – Lebanon

1986-1990   Doctor of Medicine
              American University of Beirut - Medical Center
              Beirut – Lebanon

1983-1986  Bachelor of Science - Biology
              American University of Beirut

 

- Warrak EL, Ayash JG, Wahab CH, Sammouh FK, “Intravitreal mofifloxacin in treatment of post cataract endophthalmitis: A case report”. JCRS Online Case Reports – June 2020  (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION)
- Warrak EL, Serhan HA, Ayash JG, Wahab CH, Daoud RA, Baban TA, Sammouh FK, “Long-term follow up of intracorneal ring segment implantation in 932 keratoconus eyes”. Journal Francais d’Ophtalmologie. March 2020 (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION)
- Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban,MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD,  John E. Warrak BSc,  Roy C. Daoud MD, “Allogenic corneal tissue transplantation in substitution for extruded intracorneal rings :A case  series” Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. 42(10):1090-1093, Dec 2019

- Elias L. Warrak MD,Tania A. Baban, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “ Defective toric intraocular lenses with no subsequent effects on visual outcome”, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 6(4):55-56, October 2018

- Elias L. Warrak MD,Tania A. Baban, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, Haytham M. El Ballouz, MD, “A comparison of automated refraction using PlusoptiX S04 photoscreener, Nidek AR-20 handheld autorefractorand Nidek ARK-510A autoref-keratometer” JOJ Ophthal. 2(4):555594, Apr 2017

- Elias L. Warrak MD, Sammouh FK, Baban TA, Dandan WN, “Effect of femtosecond and excimer lasers on implanted Kamra corneal inlay in animal models” Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. 40(5):403-407, 2017

- Warrak EL, Sammouh FK, Baban TA, “A Patient with Keratoconus, Nanophthalmos, Lipodermoids, and Pigmentary Retinopathy” Ophthalmic Genet. 15:1-5, Jan 2016

- Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Ocular response analyzer (ORA) derived parameters compared to Sirius corneal topography in analyzing corneal pathology” Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2(3): 169-173, Jul – Sep, 2016

- Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Asymptomatic delayed haptic migration through the peripheral iridectomy of  Phakic6H IOL: A case series” Can J Ophthalmol. 51(2):83-6, Apr 2016
- Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Massive Extraorbital Extension in a Recurring Untreated Retinoblastoma: A Rare Case from Lebanon” J Ocular Biol. 3(2): 2”, 2015
- Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Complete visual rehabilitation in a patient with no light perception after surgical management of a penetrating open globe injury” (case report) Ophthalmol; 6:204-209 (DOI: 10.1159/000434636), 2015
- Elias L. Warrak, MD, FASCRS, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, “Corneal inlay implantation to treat extensive glare and photophobia in a young patient with traumatic mydriasis” Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, JCRS. Volume 3, Issue 1, P 19–2, Jan 2015
- E Warrak MD, FASCRS. H.M. EL Ballouz, T.A.Baban, “Reversibiliy of topographic changes and visual symptoms induced by epithelial ingrowth post-LASIK” (case report) Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie, Vol.37(10): e149-e151, doi:10.1016/j.jfo.2014.04.017, Dec 2014
- Chelala E, Rami HE, Dirani A, Warrak E, “Photorefractive Keratectomy in patients with mild to moderate stable keratoconus: a five year prospective follow-up study” Clinical Ophthalmology. 2013:7, 1923-1928, Sep 2013
- Z.Khoueir, A.Saad, E.Chelala, E.Warrak, “Traumatic flap dislocation 10 years after Lasik” (case report and literature review) Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. jfo.03.004. 2012
- E.Warrak, P.Khoury, “Subperiosteal Abscess Secondary of Acute Dacryocystitis” Presented in the Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA Beirut /May, 1994) Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 31.2 1-2 2, 1996
- E.Warrak, J.Goosey, “Three years Follow-up study of Lamellar and Penetrating Keratoplasties in patients with keratoconus” Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) - April, 1995 Ophthalmology Times. Issue 1, May 1995
- E.Warrak, E.Khawam, “Upshoots and Downshoots in Duane’s Syndrome” Journal of Binocular Vision. 1, 125-132, 1995
- E. Warrak, S.Shawaf, “Crystalline Retinopathy” (Case Report) Middle East Journal of Ophthalmology. 2,122-126, 1994