Department of Ophthalmology
Overview
Eye diseases are becoming increasingly common in modern life due to many factors such as electronic devices, dust, environmental pollution, ... As the most sensitive part of the human body, eyes need protection and proper care to remain healthy and clear in every activity.
Since its establishment, the Ophthalmology Department of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City has been regarded as a reliable center for eye examinations and treatments. The department's clinical team consists of Associate Professors, PhDs, Masters, and leading physicians of the Ophthalmology Faculty of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, specialized in many ophthalmic fields such as cataract diseases, glaucoma, eye trauma, posterior segment diseases, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery, and ophthalmic laser.
With extensive experience and dedication in every treatment and care process, the “white‑coat angels” at the Ophthalmology Department strive daily to become companions who bring light and health to each patient’s eyes.
Strength
Khoa Mắt Bệnh viện Đại Học Y Dược TP. Hồ Chí Minh điều trị hầu hết các bệnh lý của mắt cả bán phần trước và bán phần sau nhãn cầu, điều trị chuyên sâu về nhiều lĩnh vực nhãn khoa như bệnh lý đục thủy tinh thể quá chín, đục lệch, đục do chấn thương, đục do viêm màng bồ đào, đục kèm bệnh Glaucoma, đục kèm cận thị nặng, người bệnh đã mổ Lasik...; bệnh Glaucoma; bệnh lý mi mắt – lệ bộ; khúc xạ; bệnh lý đáy mắt; Laser nhãn khoa.
In addition, the Eye Department collaborates with other clinical departments to treat and operate on eye patients who also have severe systemic diseases such as heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis, hypertension, diabetes, thrombocytopenia, ... which other eye specialty hospitals cannot treat.
Training & Research
In addition to its professional strengths, the Eye Department also collaborates with the Experimental Surgery Center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City to train Phaco surgery, ophthalmic laser, and imaging diagnosis of posterior segment diseases. Moreover, the advantage of being equipped with modern, high-quality examination, diagnostic, and treatment facilities enables the department to collaborate and provide specialist support to partner hospitals and lower-level hospitals, delivering high treatment efficacy for patients.
In addition to its professional strengths, the Eye Department also collaborates with the Experimental Surgery Center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City to train Phaco surgery, ophthalmic laser, and imaging diagnosis of posterior segment diseases. Moreover, the advantage of being equipped with modern, high-quality examination, diagnostic, and treatment facilities enables the department to collaborate and provide specialist support to partner hospitals and lower-level hospitals, delivering high treatment efficacy for patients.
Equipments
Modern diagnostic equipment for early detection and accurate monitoring of disease progression:
Accurate, multifunctional visual acuity testing machine.
Automatic refractometer.
Microscope examination system with camera for photography and video recording to aid diagnosis and monitor lesions.
Corneal topography imaging device to identify corneal diseases and refractive abnormalities.
Ocular ultrasound machine.
Color fundus photography machine for screening and detecting retinal and optic nerve diseases.
OCT-A device: Enables early detection, precise diagnosis, and monitoring of retinal, choroidal, and optic nerve diseases, especially capturing choroidal and retinal blood vessels without the need for contrast dye injection.
Equipment for high-tech treatments:
Phaco surgery system: Capable of intervening in patients with grade V lens hardness; suitable for complex cataract cases such as subluxated cataract, traumatic cataract, cataract due to posterior capsular inflammation, cataract combined with glaucoma, cataract with severe myopia, patients who have undergone LASIK; resolves complications in previously operated patients; performs implantation of high-quality, versatile intraocular lenses for patients with high demands such as toric IOLs, multifocal lenses,...
YAG Laser: Preventive and therapeutic for glaucoma; treats posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery; treats the iris membrane.
532S Laser: Laser treatment for retinal diseases.
Accurate, multifunctional visual acuity testing machine.
Automatic refractometer.
Microscope examination system with camera for photography and video recording to aid diagnosis and monitor lesions.
Máy siêu âm mắt.
Máy chụp hình màu đáy mắt giúp tầm soát, phát hiện các bệnh lý võng mạc, thị thần kinh.
Máy OCT-A: Giúp phát hiện sớm, chẩn đoán xác định và theo dõi diễn tiến các bệnh lý hắc, võng mạc, thị thần kinh đặc biệt chụp được mạch máu hắc, võng mạc mà không cần tiêm thuốc cản quang.
Equipment for high-tech treatments:
Phaco surgery system: Capable of intervening in patients with grade V lens hardness; suitable for complex cataract cases such as subluxated cataract, traumatic cataract, cataract due to posterior capsular inflammation, cataract combined with glaucoma, cataract with severe myopia, patients who have undergone LASIK; resolves complications in previously operated patients; performs implantation of high-quality, versatile intraocular lenses for patients with high demands such as toric IOLs, multifocal lenses,...
YAG Laser: Preventive and therapeutic for glaucoma; treats posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery; treats the iris membrane. − 532S Laser: Laser treatment for retinal diseases.
Staff
The Eye Department has a staff team of Associate Professors, Doctors, Masters, Physicians, and specialized Nursing Bachelor's graduates with extensive experience, continuously trained in expertise and work skills, among which many doctors are leading experts in the field of ophthalmology.