Opthalmology
The department of ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of eye disorders.
Different cadres of staff working harmoniously in the department include Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Optometrist, Optician, Medical record officers as well as Health attendants. Other visiting staff from other departments include Anaestheologist, Anaesthetic Nurses, Anaesthetic and Biomedical engineering Technicians.
SERVICES RENDERED
- Diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Pulse air tonometry
- Surgical management
- Refractive management
- Training of resident doctors, medical students, student nurses and related specialties in the field of Ophthalmology
- Research on ophthalmological conditions and treatment
EQUIPMENT
- Autorefractor
- Tonometry Machine
- CVF Machine
- OCT Machine
- Phaco Machine
- Lemsometer
- Slitlamp/Applanation Microscope
CLINIC DAYS
Ophthalmology Clinic – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ophthalmology theatre – Tuesday and Wednesday
STAFF STRENGTH
- 2 consultants Doctors
- 1 Senior Registrar Doctor
- 1 PMO
- 12 microsurgery theatre nurses
- 2 Optometrists
- 1 Nurse refractionist
- 12 Ophthalmic Nurses
- 1 Optician
- 1 Medical record officer
- 7 Attendants
- 1 Secretary
LIST OF CONSULTANT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
