Dr. Bayan Al Othman is an experienced clinician who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology. She routinely diagnoses and treats visual problems that are related to the nervous system and conditions of the eye that may interfere with how the brain processes vision. These might include:

Optic neuritis and ischemic optic neuropathy
Visual field loss
Unexplained visual loss
Visual disturbances
Double vision
Abnormal eye movements
Thyroid eye disease
Myasthenia gravis
Unequal pupil size
Blepharospasm (eye twitching)
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Dr. Al Othman earned her medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, in 2006. She then completed her residency training in Ophthalmology at King Abdulla University Hospital/ Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2011. She was certified by the Jordanian Medical Council in Ophthalmology in 2012. She came to the U.S. to pursue specialty training in neuro-ophthalmology, completing fellowships at both Michigan State University and Houston Methodist Hospital. She also completed a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at University of Iowa, making her uniquely qualified to treat children and adolescents with neuro-ophthalmic problems. She joined the Flaum Eye Institute faculty in February 2021.

Dr. Al Othman is licensed in the State of New York and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) and the Iowa Eye Association. She is an editor of Neuro-Ophthalmology section- Eyewiki and Pediatric Ophthalmology section- Eyewiki and is a consultant at Eyewiki Editorial Board, 2019-2020

Her research interests include optic nerve disorders and neuro-ophthalmological diseases in pediatric age group. She has authored or co-authored nearly fifty publications in peer-reviewed journals of ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.

Dr. Al Othman sees patients at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute offices located at 210 Crittenden Boulevard.

Certified Specialties

Ophthalmology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 2019 - 2020

Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Methodist Hospital. 2018 - 2019

Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Ophthalmology, King Abdullah University Hospital. 2007 - 2011

Internship, Hospital Medicine, King Abdullah University Hospital. 2006 - 2007

Education

MBBS | Jordan University of Science & Technology (Jordan). 2006

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

Excellent caregiver, I find Dr. Al Othman to be very dedicated to resolving/improving my health problems.

Jan 19, 2025

2.2

The actual time spent with the doctor was minimal, less than 15min. She did not explain the test results in terms that I could understand. She used medical terminology that was too high level for me. I also felt the explanations were rushed as if she was in a hurry. Future plans weren't really discussed other than continuing appointments every three months, but as often as they're cancelled, I have my doubts.

Dec 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Is one of the best she was excellent with explaining my plan of care. She went above and beyond. I'm so grateful to have her

Oct 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Al Othman is top notch! She is a kind, compassionate expert and made me feel as though I was her only patient.

Aug 07, 2024

5.0

I felt Dr Al Othhman was experienced ,thorough compassionate. I feel fortunate to be under her care.

Aug 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bayan Al Othman is excellent! She explains everything so well.

Jul 31, 2024

5.0

Thorough, reiterated procedure, protocols, any care or concerns and was quite clear in effectively communicating.

Jul 31, 2024

5.0

[...] When I wasSeen and heard by Dr. Othman, I cried tears of gratitude and joy that she heard me and diagnosed the problem. She is an incredible MD and I thank God for her. Now the ball is rollingRegarding treatment and I have a diagnosis I never knew I had and can hopefully be treated for and addressed. Dr. Othman is the absolute best. She cares, she listens, she is humble, and greatlyKnowledgeable. I can't say enough about my gratitude to her!!! [...]

Jun 26, 2024

4.8

Knowledgeable doctor [...]

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Provider explained all procedures and options clearly.

Feb 18, 2024

5.0

Exceptional visit overall. Both resident and Dr. Al Othman were simply excellent!

Nov 28, 2023

1.4

She never explained anything or asked if I had any concerns. Very abrupt, somewhat rude.

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

We came in with a lot of questions & concerns the dr. answered all our questions and we left with all our concerns taking care of.

Jul 18, 2023

5.0

Mother was very surprised/pleased she had looked at latest MRI info and had suggested follow up with another dr. The patient is already following up with testing and seeing a doctor to decide what next step will be.

Apr 01, 2023

2.6

Provider did not offer any insight or possible treatments

Mar 02, 2023

5.0

I couldn't be happier. I wish I received this level of care with my local providers for general health.

Feb 27, 2023

4.5

This is the second time in the office seeing the doctor. She is great and I feel comfortable with her. She listens and answers my questions.

Feb 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Bayan Othman was excellent.

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Othman is an excellent physician who was wonderful at explaining results and showing me the data and test results which I had no problem understanding. She answered all questions and reassured me about several areas that made me fearful i.e. Ongoing treatment, etc.

Sep 21, 2022

4.2

My question were answered, I was given a choice of next step. I chose another test to verify MG. (Was told that test likely would be 2 months out but Dr did not immediately order test. [...] My written chart visit instructions are minimal. No written explanation of MG was provided nor suggested reading.

Sep 13, 2022

3.4

Still waiting for blood test orders to be put through (3 weeks have elapsed). Communicated via MyChart and more than 48 hours elapsed with no reply. Not impressed. My own eye doctor provided the same information in [...] when the problem began. So why bother going to a specialist?

Aug 28, 2022

5.0

Overall excellent.

Aug 12, 2022

5.0

The care and concern that Dr. Othman showed me was exemplary. I am confident in her assessment.

Jul 08, 2022

5.0

Kind and compassionate

Mar 30, 2022