Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Prof. Dr. Yazan Gammoh
Professor
Major: Optometry & Vision Sciences
Department: Optometry Science Department
Faculty: Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
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COURSES TAUGHT
- Optometry Theory & Methods 1
- Optometry Theory & Methods 1
- Optometry Theory & Methods 1
- Optometry Theory & Methods 1
- Optometry Theory & Methods 1
- Optometry Theory & Methods 2
- Optometry Theory & Methods 3
ACADEMIC RANKS
| Rank | University | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2025 |
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Specialization | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phd | Univeristy of Bradford | Vision Sciences | December / 2011 | |
| Masters Degree | Univeristy of Bradford | Optometry | December / 2004 | |
| Bachelors Degree | Jordan Univeristy of Science & Technology | Optometry | June / 2003 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Job Title | Institute | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | May / 2025 - January / Present |
| Associate Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | July / 2021 - May / 2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Al-Ahliyya Amman University | May / 2015 - July / 2021 |
| Assistant Professor | American Univeristy of Science & Technology | September / 2012 - September / 2014 |
| Lecturer | Jordan Univeristy of Science & Technology | February / 2005 - February / 2007 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Myopia epidemiology, control and management
- Prevention of Blindness
RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- Zoelfigar Mohamed, Saif H Alrasheed, Yazan Gammoh, Mustafa Abdu, Babu Noushad, Nasser Alshamli and Waleed M Alghamdi (2025) Scope of optometry practice in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 31(5), 2025, 325–331
- Saif Hassan Alrasheed, Yazan Gammoh (2025) Characteristics of the retinal and choroidal thicknesses in myopic young adult males using swept-source optical coherence tomography PeerJ, 2025, 13, e19030
- Nuha Mohamed Fath Elrahaman Muhjoub, Yazan Gammoh, Bahiga Abdalla Elawad Abdalla (2025) Changes in Corneal Characteristics, Anterior Chamber Depth, and Ocular Pressure after Phacoemulsification among Diabetic and Non-diabetic Adults The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 1,19,2025,
- Nuha M Muhjoub, Saif H Alrasheed, Yazan Gammoh, Abdelaziz M Elmadina (2024) Clinical characteristics and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy in Sudanese patients African Vision and Eye Health, 83,1,2024,913
- Yazan Gammoh, Beata I Lewandowska, Jessica Neuville, Peter Hendicott (2024) Advancing optometry internationally through competency and curriculum standards: a World Council of Optometry perspective Clinical and Experimental Optometry, In Press
- Yazan Gammoh, Priya Morjaria, Sandra S Block, Jessica Massie, Peter Hendicott (2024) 2023 Global Survey of Optometry: Defining Variations of Practice, Regulation and Human Resources Between Countries Clinical Optometry, 16, 2024, 211-220
- Yazan Gammoh, Bruce D Moore (2024) Vision Screening and Detection of Ocular Abnormalities in School Children by Teachers in Jordan Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 17, 5047-5055
- Yazan Gammoh , Rama Alasir, Laila Qanawati (2024) Exploring awareness of hearing loss and ear health in Jordanian adults PlOS One, 19,12,e0316622
- Yazan Gammoh, Vanessa Moodley (2023) Situation analysis of optometric education in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 29,2023,170-176
- Mustafa Abdu, Yazan Gammoh, Hiba Abd Alla (2023) Differences in Axial Length and Anterior Chamber Depth among Keratoconic, Myopic and Emmetropic Eyes Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023;39(4):284-289
- Mustafa Abdu, Yazan Gammoh, Mohaned Hassab-Elrasoul (2023) Effect of Ranibizumab Injections on Visual Acuity and Central Macula Thickness Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology, 39 (2): 128-133
- Yazan Gammoh, Wafaa Asfour (2023) Compliance to contact lens wear and care among Jordanian adults Plos One, 18,e0280409
- Yazan Gammoh, Enas Alkhader (2021) Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Optometrists in Jordan towards Blue Light Blocking Ophthalmic Devices AlBalqa Journal for Health and Applied Sciences, 1,1,10-15
- Yazan Gammoh, Mustafa Abdu (2021) Contact lens procurement and usage habits among adults in Sudan PLoS One, 5,16,2021,e0251987
- Yazan Gammoh (2021) Knowledge and Awareness of the Coronavirus Disease and Perceptions Towards Ophthalmic Practice Among Ophthalmologists The Open Ophthalmology, 15, 236-242
- Zeyad Alzaben, Yazan Gammoh, Marta Freixas, Ahmad Zaben, Miguel A Zapata, Dana N Koff (2020) Inter-Ocular Asymmetry in Anterior Corneal Aberrations Using Placido Disk-Based Topography Clinical Ophthalmology, 14/ 1451–1457
- (2019) A Situation Analysis of Optometry in the Eastern Mediterranean Region American Academy of Optometry,
- Yazan Sultan Gammoh (2019) Strategies in myopia prevention and management Sudanese Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume : 11 | Issue : 1 | Page : 1-7
- YS Gammoh (2018) Myopia: Etiology, epidemiology, and management strategy Sudanese Journal of Ophthalmology, 10/1
- MM Bakkar, MF Haddad, YS Gammoh (2017) Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Jordan Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity: targets and therapy, 10/435
- Mera Hadda, May Bakkar, Yazan Gammoh, Philip Morgan (2016) Trends of contact lens prescribing in Jordan Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 39/385-388
- (2016) Scleral Contact lenses fitting MEACO,
- (2015) Review of Scientific Evidence on Visual Acuity Charts Vision-X 2015,
- EAH Mallen, Y Gammoh, M Al‐Bdour, FN Sayegh (2005) Refractive error and ocular biometry in Jordanian adults Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 25, 302-309
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
| Conference Title | Type of Participation | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Optometry | Paper/Poster | Orlando, USA | October / 2019 |
| BCLA Conference | Attendance | Liverpool, UK | January / 2017 |
| World Optometry Congress | Attendance | India | January / 2017 |
| Vision-X | Attendance | Dubai, UAE | January / 2016 |
| MEACO | Paper/Poster | Bahrain | January / 2016 |
| Vision-X 2015 | Paper/Poster AND Participate in the organization of Conference | Dubai, UAE | December / 2015 |
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| IACLE Educator of the Year Award | Liverpool, UK | 2017 |
