Is it permissible for a woman who wears the niqab to undergo an eye corrective surgery performed by a male doctor when there is a female doctor who can perform the same surgery?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the area of theila's examination does not exceed the eyes or face, this is lighter and permissible out of necessity.
If a Muslim female doctor who is expert and competent to perform the operation is found, then do not go to a male doctor.
However, if the female doctor's experience and competence are less, there is no harm in going to a male doctor.
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