Ophthalmology – Zoi Hospitals

Ophthalmology Department

Introduction

At Zoi Hospital, our Ophthalmology Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. With our highly skilled ophthalmologist, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach, we strive to deliver exceptional eye care services ranging from routine eye exams to complex surgical treatments.

About Department

Our Ophthalmology Department is a leader in comprehensive eye care, staffed by our ophthalmologist, with extensive experience in managing both routine and complex eye conditions. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment, allowing us to provide cutting-edge treatments for a broad spectrum of eye diseases.

Common Conditions

Lid abnormalities – drooping lids, infections, swellings; conjunctival infections and inflammation treatment; pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft; corneal foreign body removal; corneal infections; intraocular inflammations; cataract surgery; lacrimal infections; nasolacrimal duct obstruction treatment; glaucoma diagnosis & treatment; retina problems.

Procedures

Cataract
What is Cataract Surgery?
A clouded lens is removed and an artificial lens is implanted.
When to Get Cataract Surgery?
When cataract is affecting the everyday life of the patient or causing other complications in the eye.
1. Preoperative Preparation:
General eye checkup, some blood investigations, lens power calculation, and physician checkup if required.
2. What to Expect:
Cataract surgery typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes and is performed under local/topical anesthesia, allowing patients to remain awake but relaxed. During the procedure, patients may feel slight pressure or hear sounds but do not experience pain.
3. Post-Operative Care:
After surgery, patients should wear an eye shield for protection and follow a prescribed regimen of eye drops to prevent infection. It is important to avoid strenuous activities and refrain from rubbing the eye during the initial recovery period.
4. Post-Operative Follow-Up:
Day 1, day 4, day 12, day 21, if everything is going as expected.

Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft
What is Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft?
Pterygium surgery involves the removal of abnormal tissue from the sclera and cornea of the eye and replacing it with a conjunctival autograft from the same eye using sutures or glue.
When to Get Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft?
When the pterygium causes severe discomfort or interferes with vision.

1. Preoperative Preparation:
Some blood investigations.
2. What to Expect:
Slight pain, discomfort, and redness for a few days.
3. Post-Operative Care:
Slight pain and discomfort for a few days; do not rub the eyes to avoid dislodgement of the graft. If sutures are used, they need to be removed at a later date.
4. Post-Operative Follow-Up:
Day 1, day 7, and 3 weeks.

Dacryocystorhinostomy
What is Dacryocystorhinostomy?
It is a bypass surgery to create a pathway between the lacrimal sac and the nasal mucosa through bone.
When to Get a Dacryocystorhinostomy?
When congenital or acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is unresponsive to other treatments.

1. Preoperative Preparation:
Blood investigations and preanesthetic checkup; anticoagulants need to be stopped if the patient is taking them.
2. What to Expect:
There could be pain, swelling, and slight nasal bleeding.
3. Post-Operative Care:
Nasal packing is applied to stop bleeding and will be removed the next day; some pain may occur.
4. Post-Operative Follow-Up:
Day 1, day 7, then as needed.

Infrastructure:
Latest diagnostic equipment, microscope, and phaco machine.

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