Ophthalmology

The unrivaled level of ophthalmologic treatment in Shemer Medical Center is due to a combination of high professionalism and the introduction of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. The use of digital survey techniques, microsurgery, medical laser and robotic procedures has unveiled a new era in the field of ophthalmology, characterized by the high possibility of recovery following a serious illness or injury.

Ophthalmology Conditions Through specialty ophthalmology clinics, our patients receive world-class care for eye conditions, including:  Retina and vitreous humor conditions  Cataracts  Pediatric eye diseases and strabismus  Corneal and anterior chamber disorders  Glaucoma  Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders  Oculoplastic and orbital conditions  Inflammatory eye conditions

Advanced Imaging Services We offer specialized diagnostic and testing services, including:  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to obtain detailed images within the retina  Ultrasound of the eye to evaluate the eye area, measure size and structure, and detect retina conditions and other problems not diagnosable through routine exams  Visual field testing to detect glaucoma, central or peripheral retinal disease, eyelid conditions, and optic nerve disease  Eye angiogram to evaluate the blood flow through the vessels in the back of the eye

Inpatient services

Hospitalization services include pre-operative preparation; surgery; post-surgery follow-up; urgent care for conditions needing immediate treatment, such as eye trauma, corneal inflammation and eye infections; and elective surgeries, such as retina or glaucoma procedures.

Emergency care

Ophthalmological services are available 24 hours a day, covering traumatic injuries, severe eye infections, foreign object removal, chemical burns, and sudden loss of vision. Ophthalmologists also offer online consultation on medical issues, such as headaches (which may be due to increased intracranial pressure), visual disturbances due to neurological disorders, and facial trauma, including eye socket bone fractures.

Specialty procedures

 Intravitreal injections for retinal disease
 Retinal surgery
 Advanced corneal transplant surgery
 Filtration surgery (trabeculectomy and valve implants) - for treatment of glaucoma
 Strabismus surgery
 Pterygium removal surgery – to remove benign growth of the conjunctiva
 Ptosis surgery
 Cataract surgery
 Plastic eyelid surgery
 Orbital surgery
 Chalazion surgery – to treat eyelid cysts