Dr. Ahmed Ben Salem
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Specialist in vitreoretinal surgery with over 15 years of experience.
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Excellence at the service of your vision
1st monodisciplinary clinic in North Africa since 1992. INEAS accredited and ISO 9001 certified.
- INEAS Accredited
- ISO 9001 Certified
- Since 1992
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Why choose COT
A clinic entirely dedicated to ophthalmology, from expertise to a human journey.
Unique expertise
70 expert surgeons covering every sub-specialty of ophthalmology.
State-of-the-art technology
Latest-generation Zeiss microscopes, Visumax femtosecond laser, and Alcon Constellation system.
Certified quality
ISO 9001 certified since 1998 and engaged in INEAS accreditation.
A human journey
Personalized support, in French and Arabic, from diagnosis to follow-up.
100% ophthalmology
North Africa's first monodisciplinary clinic, dedicated solely to your eye health since 1992.
International openness
A dedicated journey for patients from the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond.
Our Centers of Excellence
5 major centers covering all eye pathologies.
Cataract Surgery
Premium micro-surgery by phacoemulsification and a full range of intraocular lenses (monofocal, trifocal, toric).
Refractive Surgery
Correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia via Femtolasik, PRK, SMILE, and Phakic Implants.
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Emergency management of retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy treatments (Alcon Constellation).
Cornea and Transplants
Pioneering center performing Femto LASER-assisted keratoplasty with absolute micrometric precision.
Plastic Surgery
Functional restoration of eyelids and harmonious aesthetic rejuvenation (Blepharoplasty).
What is your symptom?
Identify your visual discomfort and find the center that can help you.
Our volumes, your safety
Experience can be measured. Each year, our teams perform thousands of ophthalmic procedures.
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Our Surgeons
A team of 70 expert practitioners covering all sub-specialties of ophthalmology.
Dr. Leila Mansour
Cornea and Transplants
Specialized in corneal transplants and keratoconus treatment.
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State-of-the-Art Technology
COT relies on latest-generation equipment to guarantee absolute precision.
Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope
Equipped with integrated intraoperative OCT to guide the surgeon's gestures in real time and 3D visualization system.
Visumax Femtosecond Laser
Allows for ultra-thin corneal flap creation for refractive surgery (Femtolasik, SMILE).
Alcon Constellation System
World-class platform for vitreoretinal surgery with ultra-fine 25 Gauge instrumentation.
What Our Patients Say
More than 50,000 patients trust us every year.
Très bon médecin, consultation claire et détaillée.
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Our history
More than three decades serving sight.
- 1992
COT is founded
The Associated Ophthalmologists of Tunis create North Africa's first monodisciplinary clinic.
- 1998
ISO 9001 certification
The first health clinic in the region to be certified ISO 9001.
- 2000
Humanitarian commitment
Solidarity work with the Nadi Al Bassar association: surgeries for those most in need.
- 2026
INEAS accreditation
COT continues its quality journey toward national INEAS accreditation.
About COT
Created in 1992 by the Associated Ophthalmologists of Tunis, COT is the first monodisciplinary clinic in North Africa. Born from the desire to offer a center of excellence, it features a VIP infrastructure of 52 beds, 8 operating rooms, and a 150-seat auditorium for medical education.
The first health clinic certified ISO 9001 in the region since 1998 and engaged in INEAS accreditation. It has also led major humanitarian efforts for over 25 years with the Nadi Al Bassar association, offering surgeries to those in need.
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Medical Tourism
Your ophthalmological journey of excellence in Tunisia.
Online Pre-admission
Online module to streamline your administrative steps before arrival.
Tailored VIP Journey
Dedicated service for our international patients (Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa).
Rigorous Follow-up
High-level hospital stay (e.g., 5 days required after a corneal transplant).