Professor Dr. Sultan Alotaibi

Biography

Sultan Alotaibi is a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Optometry at King Saud University. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Optometry from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia, a Master's Degree in Clinical Optometry from Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry) in Philadelphia, USA, and a PhD in Optometry from UNSW Medicine & Health School of Optometry and Vision Science. His research focuses on tear film cytokines, proteins, and neuropeptides in ocular systemic conditions, specializing in changes to inflammatory markers on the ocular surface, particularly concerning corneal immune cells and corneal nerves. His current research addresses various conditions, including dry eye disease, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and aging.

Research Interests