Ophthalmology

Most patients only visit an eye doctor when their vision worsens. However, regular check-ups are recommended even in the absence of symptoms. In particular, annual or more frequent visits are advised if you have the following risk factors:

• Previously diagnosed eye diseases;

• Family history (vision problems in close relatives);

• Chronic conditions (diabetes, atherosclerosis, nephropathy, hypertension, etc.);

• Hormonal disorders;

• Eye injuries;

• Frequent use of computers and gadgets;

• Planning for pregnancy;

• Age over 45.

School-aged children should have their vision checked every 6–12 months. Due to increased eye strain, rapid growth, and hormonal changes, the risk of developing myopia and other disorders rises during this period.

Ophthalmologists at our Pechersk branch and other clinics in Kyiv treat eye diseases and other visual system disorders, the most common of which include:

• Myopia (nearsightedness) – reduced distance vision.

• Hypermetropia (farsightedness) – reduced near vision.

• Astigmatism – refractive error due to corneal (or less often lens) shape changes, leading to a lack of a clear focal point.

• Strabismus – eye misalignment causing deviation of one or both eyes.

• Glaucoma – fluid drainage disorder from the eye, causing increased intraocular pressure.

• Cataract – clouding of the lens.

• Conjunctivitis – inflammation of the eye’s mucous membrane.

• Retinitis – inflammation of the retina.

• Neuritis – acute inflammation of the optic nerve.

• Retinopathy – retina damage due to vascular disorders and impaired blood supply.

• Retinal dystrophy – thinning of tissues due to poor blood flow and nutrition.

• Retinal detachment – separation from other eye structures, requiring urgent surgery to prevent vision loss.

• Keratoconus – deformation of the cornea.

• Chalazion – inflammation of the Meibomian gland, appearing as a small “bump” on the eyelid.

• Atheroma – sebaceous gland cyst.

• Eye injuries, etc.

At "Oxford Medical" ophthalmologists in Irpen and Kyiv conduct conservative and surgical treatment for eye diseases, as well as selection of glasses and contact lenses for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Medical therapy is used for conjunctivitis, retinitis, optic neuritis, and certain other diseases. It can also be prescribed for glaucoma and cataracts as supportive treatment.

Surgical intervention is required for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and other irreversible eye conditions. At Oxford Medical, it is performed in a state-of-the-art surgical unit.

Many eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so timely consultation with an eye doctor and early treatment are critically important. Often, this allows the problem to be resolved or the progression of pathology slowed, avoiding irreversible complications.