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 Profileย
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Educational Background ๐
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Ph.D. in Optometry (2020โ2024)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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Master of Health Sciences in Optometry (2014โ2016)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Malaysia
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Bachelor of Science in Optometry (2007โ2011)
Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza Strip, Palestine
Professional Experience ๐ผ
Academic Roles:
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Senior Lecturer (2024โPresent)
MSU, Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences, Malaysia
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Lecturer (2016โ2020)
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
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Part-Time Tutor (2011โ2014)
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
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Clinical Supervisor (2015)
IIUM, Malaysia
Clinical Roles:
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Senior Optometrist (2020โ2023)
European Gaza Hospital, Gaza Strip, Palestine
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Junior Optometrist (2012โ2014)
International Ophthalmology Centre, Gaza
Research Interests ๐ฌ
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Dry Eye Disease and Contact Lenses
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Low Vision
Awards and Honors๐โจ
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MSU Grant (2024): For publication in a Q1-ranked journal
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Certificate of Membership (2025): World Council of Optometry
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Member (2024โPresent): International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)
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Committee Member (2024โPresent): Education Committee, EMCO
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Examiner (2021โ2023): Optometry Licensing Exam Board, Ministry of Health, Palestine
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Vice Head (2018โ2020): Department of Optometry, IUG
Key Research Output
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12 peer-reviewed publications including high-impact journals such as Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.
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Several validation studies on Arabic and regional versions of clinical optometry tools (OSDI, CLDEQ-8).
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Active in conference presentations, including regional and international optometric congresses.
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Supervised six master’s-level theses focused on visual health assessment and tool validation.
Conclusion๐
Dr. Mohammed Aljarousha exemplifies a research-driven academic career with a clinical foundation. His work is focused, impactful, and regionally relevantโaddressing 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 ๐
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๐งช Aljarousha, M., Badarudin, N. E., & Che Azemin, M. Z. (2016)
๐ฌ Comparison of dry eye parameters between diabetics and non-diabetics in Kuantan, Malaysia.
๐ Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 23(3), 72โ77.
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๐ Awad, K. S., & Aljarousha, M. A. (2017)
๐งซ Dry eye parameters in keratoconus patients vs. control subjects in Gaza.
๐ IUG Journal of Natural Studies, 25(2), 325โ328.
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๐ง Awad, K. S., & Aljarousha, M. A. (2017)
๐ Prevalence and causes of low vision among children in Gaza Strip.
๐ IUG Journal of Natural Studies, 25(2), 85โ88.
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๐ง Aljarousha, M., et al. (2018)
๐ Dry eye disease: Prevalence and risk factors in Kuantan.
๐ Makara Journal of Health Research, 22(1), 27โ33.
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๐ฏ Aljarousha, M., Amer, A., & Awad, K. (2018)
๐ Contrast sensitivity in young vs. elderly with and without diabetes.
๐ Journal of Al Azhar University-Gaza (Natural Sciences), 20, 67โ76.
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๐ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2021)
๐ Correlations between corneal power, axial length, and thickness in near-emmetropic students.
๐ฐ African Vision and Eye Health, 80(1), 571.
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๐ Aljarousha, M. A., et al. (2021)
๐ Systematic review on dry eye disease in the Arab population.
๐ฐ African Vision and Eye Health, 80(1), 591.
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๐ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2023)
๐งพ Validation of Arabic OSDI questionnaire in Gazan population.
๐ฐ International Ophthalmology, 43(4), 1303โ1316.
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๐ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2024)
๐ก Dry eye disease prevalence in South Palestine.
๐ Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS), 31(2), 72.
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Aljarousha, M., et al. (2024)
๐ฌ Arabic validation of CLDEQ-8 questionnaire in Palestine.
๐ Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation in Optometry, 5(3), 93โ102.
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๐ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2025)
๐ค OSDI questionnaire across languages.
๐ Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Ophthalmology, 13(4), 190.
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โ๏ธ Aljarousha, M., et al. (2025)
๐ท Ocular surface symptoms and stress in Gazans during 2023 war.
๐ Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 102403. (Top-ranked Optometry Journal)