Eye Surgery

Introduction

The Ophthalmology Department is the department responsible for patients with eye ailments. At Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre the Ophthalmology Department consists of:

• Ophthalmology Clinic
• Eye Operation Theatre
• General ward & Day Care ward (Mixed with other surgical disciplines)
• Facilities and Services

We have Ophthalmologist, Optometrists, and trained Staff Nurses to manage the services:

1. General
2. Vitreo Retinal Surgery 
3.  Glaucoma Procedures – Minimal Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) / Trabeculectomy/ Glaucoma Drainage Device
4. Cornea and Refractive Surgery
5. Syringing
6. Phacoemulsification – Intracapsular and Extracapsular Cataract Surgery
7. Anterior Vitrectomy
8. Intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF & Vitreous Biopsy
9. Squint surgery
10. Pterygium Surgery with Autograft
11. Yag Laser for PCO/ PI
12. Argon laser for Panretinal Photocoagulation

Specialist Clinic

• 1 Optometry Room
• 1 Eye Minor Procedure Room
• 1 Laser Room (equipped with Argon, Yag laser)
• 1 A/B – Scan Room

Operation Theatre

One theatre is dedicated to the Ophthalmology department. The theatre is equipped with 1 latest Carl Zeiss microscope and 1 phaco machine.

Services

Outpatient services:

• Minor surgery which is performed in the eye minor procedure room
• Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy cases and cases which require laser therapy
• Optometry services such as refraction, visual field assessment, basic orthoptic assessment, and diabetic retinopathy screening

Inpatient services:

• A patient who requires inpatient treatment will be admitted to the ward
• Surgical treatment – emergency and elective, including daycare cases and inpatient cases
• Emergency services – A Medical Officer and Specialist will be available (on-call basis) every day to provide 24 hours coverage