Dr. Mohammed Aljarousha | Dry Eye | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at MSU, Malaysia

Dr. Mohammed A.M. Aljarousha is a Palestinian optometrist and academic currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Management and Science University (MSU) in Malaysia. He holds a Ph.D. in Optometry and has over a decade of experience spanning clinical practice, academic teaching, research, and public health service. His professional journey includes significant contributions to dry eye disease research, low vision studies, and clinical validation of optometric diagnostic tools in Arabic-speaking populations.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Ph.D. in Optometry (2020–2024)
  International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia

• Master of Health Sciences in Optometry (2014–2016)
  International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry (2007–2011)
  Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza Strip, Palestine

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Roles:

• Senior Lecturer (2024–Present)
  MSU, Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences, Malaysia

• Lecturer (2016–2020)
  Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine

• Part-Time Tutor (2011–2014)
  Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine

• Clinical Supervisor (2015)
  IIUM, Malaysia

Clinical Roles:

• Senior Optometrist (2020–2023)
  European Gaza Hospital, Gaza Strip, Palestine

• Junior Optometrist (2012–2014)
  International Ophthalmology Centre, Gaza

Research Interests 🔬

1. Dry Eye Disease and Contact Lenses

2. Low Vision

Awards and Honors🏆✨

• MSU Grant (2024): For publication in a Q1-ranked journal

• Certificate of Membership (2025): World Council of Optometry

• Member (2024–Present): International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)

• Committee Member (2024–Present): Education Committee, EMCO

• Examiner (2021–2023): Optometry Licensing Exam Board, Ministry of Health, Palestine

• Vice Head (2018–2020): Department of Optometry, IUG

Key Research Output

• 12 peer-reviewed publications including high-impact journals such as Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.

• Several validation studies on Arabic and regional versions of clinical optometry tools (OSDI, CLDEQ-8).

• Active in conference presentations, including regional and international optometric congresses.

• Supervised six master’s-level theses focused on visual health assessment and tool validation.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Mohammed Aljarousha exemplifies a research-driven academic career with a clinical foundation. His work is focused, impactful, and regionally relevant—addressing significant issues such as dry eye disease in diabetic and conflict-affected populations. He combines clinical acumen, multilingual communication ability, and international collaboration to foster public eye health awareness and optometric education. His achievements and growing publication record position him as a promising contributor to vision science in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Publications 📚

1. 🧪 Aljarousha, M., Badarudin, N. E., & Che Azemin, M. Z. (2016)
   🔬 Comparison of dry eye parameters between diabetics and non-diabetics in Kuantan, Malaysia.
   🗞 Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 23(3), 72–77.

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2. 👁 Awad, K. S., & Aljarousha, M. A. (2017)
   🧫 Dry eye parameters in keratoconus patients vs. control subjects in Gaza.
   📘 IUG Journal of Natural Studies, 25(2), 325–328.

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3. 🧒 Awad, K. S., & Aljarousha, M. A. (2017)
   👓 Prevalence and causes of low vision among children in Gaza Strip.
   📘 IUG Journal of Natural Studies, 25(2), 85–88.

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4. 💧 Aljarousha, M., et al. (2018)
   📊 Dry eye disease: Prevalence and risk factors in Kuantan.
   🗞 Makara Journal of Health Research, 22(1), 27–33.

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5. 🎯 Aljarousha, M., Amer, A., & Awad, K. (2018)
   👁 Contrast sensitivity in young vs. elderly with and without diabetes.
   📗 Journal of Al Azhar University-Gaza (Natural Sciences), 20, 67–76.

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6. 📏 Aljarousha, M., et al. (2021)
   🔍 Correlations between corneal power, axial length, and thickness in near-emmetropic students.
   📰 African Vision and Eye Health, 80(1), 571.

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7. 🌍 Aljarousha, M. A., et al. (2021)
   📚 Systematic review on dry eye disease in the Arab population.
   📰 African Vision and Eye Health, 80(1), 591.

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8. 📄 Aljarousha, M., et al. (2023)
   🧾 Validation of Arabic OSDI questionnaire in Gazan population.
   📰 International Ophthalmology, 43(4), 1303–1316.

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9. 📌 Aljarousha, M., et al. (2024)
   🌡 Dry eye disease prevalence in South Palestine.
   🗞 Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS), 31(2), 72.

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10. ✅ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2024)
    💬 Arabic validation of CLDEQ-8 questionnaire in Palestine.
    📙 Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation in Optometry, 5(3), 93–102.

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11. 🌐 Aljarousha, M., et al. (2025)
    🔤 OSDI questionnaire across languages.
    📘 Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Ophthalmology, 13(4), 190.

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12. ☄️ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2025)
    😷 Ocular surface symptoms and stress in Gazans during 2023 war.
    🌍 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 102403. (Top-ranked Optometry Journal)

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