Our Story

 

We founded this platform with a simple belief: every ophthalmologist deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. We know firsthand that the journey through ophthalmology is exciting, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. But we also believe that no one should have to navigate that journey alone.

What began as a passion for teaching has grown into a mission to empower ophthalmologists worldwide. After years of building, innovating, and expanding our educational services, we are proud to share our story—not just to celebrate how far we have come, but to inspire you to believe in your ambitions, embrace every challenge, and discover just how far you can go.

From a Vision to a Global Community

 

It all began in 2014 with one simple mission: to make world-class ophthalmology education accessible to doctors everywhere.

What started as a small tutoring group has grown into a global learning community, empowering thousands of ophthalmologists across more than 100 countries to advance their knowledge, succeed in their examinations, and excel in clinical practice.

 

Our journey began with ophthalmology examination preparation courses, designed to transform complex medical knowledge into clear, engaging, and exam-focused learning experiences. As our community grew, so did our ambition.

 

Recognising that learning doesn't end with passing an exam, we expanded beyond examination preparation to introduce our Subspecialty Masterclasses — comprehensive, expert-led programmes in all ophthalmic subspecialties designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world clinical practice.

But we didn't stop there.

 

As medical education evolved, we recognised the need for a smarter, more interactive way to learn. This inspired the creation of OphthoPass, our dedicated digital learning platform featuring comprehensive study notes, question banks, and interactive VIVA & OSCE clinical cases — bringing together the essential tools for modern ophthalmology education.

Today, I-Courses Academy and OphthoPass work hand in hand, combining expert-led video courses with powerful digital learning resources to offer a comprehensive educational experience, from the first steps in ophthalmology to advanced subspecialty expertise.

 

Over a decade of education. More than 10,000 ophthalmologists from more than 100 countries have been able to  pursue their career goals under the umbrella of I Courses Academy. One enduring passion: helping ophthalmologists achieve their full potential.

 

And the most exciting part? We're only getting started.

As ophthalmology advances, so will we — continually innovating, expanding our educational services, and finding new ways to make high-quality ophthalmology education more accessible, engaging, and effective for the next generation of eye care professionals.

  MEET THE FACULTY 

Dr.Ahmed Hamdy Oreaba

Cornea Consultant

Fellowship-trained in cornea at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre - UK

Academy Founder, Exams preparation courses and Cornea Masterclass Lead

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Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mueer Otri

Glaucoma Consultant

Fellowship-trained in glaucoma at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham - UK
Glaucoma Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Abdelsattar Farrag

Uveitis Consultant

Fellowship-trained in medical retina and uveitis at University Hospitals of Leicester, University Hospitals of Bristol, and the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre - UK

Uveitis Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Abdulrahman Abudarahim

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Consultant

Fellowship-trained in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Wilmers Eye Institute in the John Hopkins University Hospitals - USA and Moorfields Eye Hospital - UK

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Ahmad Nasef

Neuroophthalmology Consultant

Fellowship-trained in Neurophthalmology at Will's Eye Institute - USA

Neurophthalmology Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Husain Alderazi

Oculoplastics Consultant

Fellowship-trained in Oculoplastics at Bristol Eye Hospital and Southampton University Hospitals - UK

Oculoplastics Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Mohamed Okasha

Vitreoretinal Consultant

Fellowship-trained at Saarland University's Hospitals, Germany

Surgical Retina Masterclass Lead

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Dr.Ameen Marashi

Medical Retina Consultant

Medical Retina Masterclass Lead

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