Eye care in Tabriz, for patients outside Iran.
This page is for visitors and Iranians living abroad who have an eye problem and are thinking of being seen by Dr. Sahel Soltani, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Tabriz. It explains what to collect before you come and how to reach the support team.
Before you travel
Gather what you have. Clear copies or phone photos are fine to start with.
- Your current glasses and contact lens prescriptions, with their dates
- Reports and printouts of eye tests: OCT, visual fields, corneal maps (topography), and any retinal photographs
- Eye pressure readings over time, if you have them
- Operation notes from any eye surgery or laser, including the type and power of any lens implant
- Every eye drop and medicine you use: the name, how often, and since when
- Your general health: diabetes, blood pressure, blood thinners and allergies
- A short timeline: what changed in your sight, in which eye, and when
The way to send these documents is still being confirmed. For now, call the international support line: +989302272111
How it works
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Collect your records
Put together the documents listed above and write a simple timeline of what changed in your sight and what has been done so far.
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Call the support team
Call the international support line to ask about the next step. Anything not yet confirmed is listed below.
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Appointment in Tabriz
The doctor sees you in person and decides which tests are needed. Dilating drops may be used, so plan not to drive that day.
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Support while you are in Tabriz
The patient support team can help with tests and referrals. Some of its services are available only in Tabriz.
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Follow-up after you go home
Keep your reports and your list of drops. How follow-up from abroad works is being confirmed.
Not confirmed yet
- Online or phone consultation
- Remote review of your records
- Fees and insurance
- Languages the doctor speaks
- Which operations the doctor performs, and where
- How to send documents (messaging apps or email)
In an emergency while you are in Iran, call 115, Iran's emergency number. It is different from the international support line above.
What the support network does
The patient support services are described on the support page. Some of them are available only in Tabriz.
- Medical diagnostic laboratory
- Medical imaging and ultrasound
- Pharmacy and specialty medicines
- Referral to specialists and sub-specialists
- Rehabilitation and wellbeing
- Treatment and rehabilitation at home
Practical questions
Can a diagnosis be made from my records alone?
No. Your records help the doctor understand your situation, but a diagnosis and a treatment plan come after an examination and the right tests.
Should I stop my eye drops before I travel?
No. Keep using your drops as prescribed and do not stop or change any of them without your own doctor. Bring the list with you.
How long would I need to stay in Tabriz?
It depends on the tests and visits you need. If surgery is advised, ask how many follow-up visits are needed before you book your return. The doctor can tell you after the first visit.
I suddenly see flashes, many floaters or a shadow. Can I wait until I travel to Tabriz?
Please do not wait. These can be signs of a retinal tear or detachment. Get care where you are today. See the list of urgent signs in the guide.
Can I fly after eye surgery?
Ask your surgeon before you book. After some retinal operations a gas bubble is left in the eye, and flying is not safe until it has gone.
What about language, fees and insurance?
These are not confirmed yet and are listed above as awaiting details. Please do not assume anything until they are confirmed.
What number do I call in an emergency?
115 is Iran's emergency number. It works only while you are in Iran. From abroad, use your local emergency number.
Every patient's situation is different; ask your doctor about your own.
Ready to start?
Call the international support line and ask about the next step.