MED-OPTICS
Ophthalmologists on duty
Dr. Rose Mutumba
Monday-Wednesday and some Saturdays
Dr. Amelia Ahebwa
Fridays and Saturdays
EXCEPTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE
Medical Management of Eye Conditions
Glaucoma management (diagnosis, follow up and medication) Treatment of diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) Management of macular degeneration Dry eye treatment Treatment of uveitis and other inflammatory eye diseases
Advanced Diagnostic Test Interpretation Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Imaging of retinal and optic nerve structures
Visual Field Test:To detect peripheral vision loss
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
Eyelid surgery for functional or cosmetic reasons (blepharoplasty) Tear duct surgery for blocked tear ducts Removal of orbital tumours or repair of orbital fractures
Injections and Advanced Therapies
Anti-VEGF Injections: For macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, or retinal vein occlusions
Corticosteroid Injections: For inflammatory conditions like uveitis or macular oedema
Retinal and Vitreous Services
Diagnosis and treatment of retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes Management of retinal vein occlusions and diabetic retinopathy
Treatment of Ocular Surface Disorders
Management of conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic) Treatment of corneal abrasions or keratitis Punctal plug insertion for severe dry eye syndrome
Pediatric Ophthalmology Services
Diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye) Strabismus surgery (correcting crossed or misaligned eyes) Management of congenital cataracts and glaucoma
Surgical Services
Cataract Surgery: Removal of the clouded lens and replacement with an artificial lens
Glaucoma Surgery: Procedures like trabeculectomy or tube shunt surgery
Retinal Surgery: Vitrectomy, laser photocoagulation, or scleral buckling
Corneal Surgery: Corneal transplants (keratoplasty) or pterygium removal
Eyelid Surgery: Blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, or removal of eyelid tumours
Neuro-Ophthalmology Services
Evaluation and treatment of optic neuritis, papilledema, or cranial nerve palsies Diagnosis of visual field defects from brain conditions like strokes or tumours
Corneal Services
Treatment of corneal infections, dystrophies, and keratoconus Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus
Emergency Eye Care
Treatment of eye trauma, including corneal abrasions and foreign bodies Management of chemical burns or blunt trauma to the eye Treatment for sudden vision loss or retinal detachment
General Eye Care Services
Comprehensive eye examinations for vision and eye health