Ophthalmology

NAME OF HEAD OR AG HEAD: Dr. Daisy Owusu

HEAD NURSE: Tetteh Matilda Padikie

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology. The credentials include a degree in medicine, followed by an additional four to five years of residency training in ophthalmology. Residency training programs for ophthalmology may require a one-year internship with training in internal medicine, paediatrics, or general surgery. Additional specialty training (or fellowship) may be sought in a particular aspect of eye pathology. Ophthalmologists are allowed to prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, implement laser therapy, and perform surgery when needed. Ophthalmologists may participate in academic research on the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Diseases.

A partial list of the most common diseases treated by ophthalmologists include:

⦁          Cataract

⦁          Excessive tearing (tear duct obstruction)

⦁          Proptosis (bulged eyes)

⦁          Eye tumours

⦁          Diabetic retinopathy

⦁          Dry eye syndrome

⦁          Glaucoma

⦁          Macular degeneration

⦁          Refractive errors

⦁          Strabismus (misalignment or deviation of eyes)

⦁          Uveitis

LIST OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE DEPARTMENT: 

·      Consultations Surgeries 

·      General & Cosmetic Surgeries

·      Minor procedures

·      Investigations like OCT, VFT, A-scan, Laser treatment and refraction

APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE: Appointments should be booked online at ugmedicalcentre.org or by calling 0302550843-5