Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases — IJKECD
OphthalmologistCornea & refractive surgeryHaifa · International
01 / A life in vision
Keratoconus has been
the work of a lifetime.
For more than three decades, Dr. Adel Barbara has treated patients, introduced new procedures, taught surgeons, written books, and helped build an international community around one of ophthalmology’s most challenging corneal diseases.
Medical Director, IVISION Refractive Surgery Center
Medical Director, National Center for the Treatment of Keratoconus
Discover the profile ↓02 / Profile
“Progress in medicine begins with curiosity—but it earns its value only when it improves the life of a patient.”
Dr. Adel Barbara is an ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, refractive surgery, and keratoconus. A pioneer of refractive surgery in Israel since 1992, his career brings together clinical practice, innovation, scientific publishing, education, and international leadership.
He was among the earliest surgeons to adopt modern keratoconus treatments in Israel, performing Intacs in 2001, Ferrara Ring implantation in 2002, and corneal cross-linking in 2006. His approach remains defined by individualized decision-making rather than a single procedure.
Leadership
Beyond the
operating room.
Co-founder
International Keratoconus Society — connecting specialists across borders
Author & Editor
Keratoconus: New Perspectives and Controversies in the Management of Keratoconus
ESCRS Instructor
Instructor in ESCRS instructional courses, teaching Intacs surgical techniques to ophthalmic surgeons for several years
International Course Leader
Led advanced courses on keratoconus for several years and taught at professional forums across multiple countries
03 / Selected work
Ideas developed
into clinical practice.
A career shaped by the conviction that treatment must respect both the biomechanics of the cornea and the individual needs of the person.
Innovation
The Barbara Ring
A variable-thickness intracorneal ring segment designed to create a progressive and individualized corneal effect.
Pioneering care
Corneal cross-linking
Introduced cross-linking for keratoconus in Israel and helped teach the technique to fellow ophthalmologists.
A national first
CAIRS / KeraNatural
Dr. Barbara performed the first CAIRS procedure in Israel, introducing human corneal allogenic ring segments for keratoconus.
Clinical philosophy
Stabilize.
Regularize.
Rehabilitate.
Three distinct objectives. One treatment plan built around the patient.
04 / Milestones
Three decades
at the frontier.
A pioneer of refractive surgery in Israel
Beginning more than three decades of clinical work, innovation, and professional leadership in refractive surgery.
First Intacs for keratoconus in Israel
Early adoption of intracorneal ring segment surgery.
First Ferrara Ring implantation in Israel
Expanding surgical options for corneal regularization.
First corneal cross-linking in Israel
Introducing a treatment that transformed the management of progression.
President, Israeli Society of Refractive Surgery
Professional leadership in refractive surgery.
First CAIRS procedure in Israel
Dr. Barbara introduced corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segment surgery for the treatment of keratoconus in Israel.
International clinical and scientific leadership
Continuing work through treatment, publishing, teaching, and collaboration.
05 / Books
Writing the questions
that move a field forward.
Dr. Barbara’s books bring together international contributors and confront the areas where clinical judgment matters most.
Textbook on Keratoconus: New Insights · The first textbook devoted entirely to keratoconus · Edited by Dr. Adel Barbara · 2011 
Controversies in the Management of Keratoconus · 2018 06 / Scientific leadership
A journal devoted
to one complex cornea.
The International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases is a peer-reviewed scientific forum dedicated to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of corneal ectasia.
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International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases 07 / Publications
Research, evidence
and new perspectives.
Selected work by Dr. Barbara. Explore the complete academic record through the scientific databases below.
Corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments for treatment of keratoconus
Scientific Reports
Variable Thickness Intracorneal Ring Segment for the Treatment of Keratoconus
International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases
Higher order aberrations in keratoconus
PubMed indexed publication
Why a dedicated section on keratoconus in the European Journal of Ophthalmology?
European Journal of Ophthalmology
Collagen Cross-Linking and Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients
Clinical research
06 / In the theatre & in conversation
Watch the work.
Selected interviews, lectures, and surgical demonstrations from Dr. Barbara’s professional video archive.
Surgery · CAIRS
Human corneal ring implantation for keratoconus
Watch on YouTube ↗
Teaching · Live surgery · Greece
Dr. Adel Barbara Instructing ICRS Surgery in Greece
Watch ↗
Surgical archive · Intacs
Intrastromal corneal ring implantation
Watch ↗
Surgery · CAIRS
Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments for Keratoconus
Watch ↗
Surgery · CAIRS
CAIRS Implantation for Keratoconus
Watch ↗07 / Patient care
International knowledge.
A personal consultation.
The same scientific depth brought to international teaching and publishing is brought to every clinical examination.
Keratoconus & ectasia
Diagnosis, progression assessment, cross-linking, ICRS, CAIRS, and combined treatment strategies.
Cornea & refractive surgery
Corneal evaluation and careful selection of vision-correction procedures.
Dry eye & ocular surface
Clinical assessment and individualized management of dry-eye disease.
Professional opinions
Second opinions for complex corneal cases and expert consultation.
08 / Contact
Begin with a
conversation.
Appointments and professional enquiries
WhatsApp +972 52 850 0063 Telephone 052-850-0063 adelbarbara@yahoo.com 157 Jaffa Road, Amot House, 2nd FloorHaifa, Israel