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The Department of Ophthalmic Oncology and Radiology
The Department of Ophthalmic Oncology and Radiology provides comprehensive ophthalmic care to patients suffering from various types of neoplastic diseases of the eye. The Department’s specialists use the latest treatment methods which allow not only to preserve the eye, but in some cases to improve its functional and cosmetic condition.
The department structure includes a radioisotope laboratory where radiation methods are used to treat eye tumor diseases. The establishment of the laboratory made it possible to provide using radioactive sources, which can significantly increase the effectiveness of organ-preserving treatment.
Our ocular oncologists has a huge experience in the treatment of various types of ophthalmic tumors.
Every year we perform 5000 surgical procedures for oncology patients
The Department of Ophthalmic Oncology and Radiology provides the following treatment options:
Organ-preserving treatment for tumors of the iris and the ciliary body
- iridectomy
- iridocyclectomy
- block excision
- cyclochoroidectomy
Organ-preserving treatment for tumors of the eyelids, the conjunctiva, and the cornea
- laser removal
- beta radiation therapy
- cryodestruction
- surgical removal
Reconstructive surgeries after removal of iridociliary tumors
- cataract extraction
- cataract extraction with iol implantation
- artificial iris implantation
Organ-preserving treatment for tumors of the choroid
- brachytherapy
- transpupillary thermotherapy
- photo- and laser coagulation
- choroidectomy
Organ-preserving treatment for tumors of the orbit
- orbitotomy