Ophthalmology
OPHTALMOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS
● Eye examination for adults
● Ophthalmologic paediatric examinations before 1 year of age
● Ophthalmic ecography
● Visual field test
● Eye topography (Pentacam®)
● Corneal pachymetry
● Fluorescent angiography
● Contactology (Soft and hard contact lenses)
● Ocular prosthesis
● Automatic tonometer
SURGICAL PROCEDURES
● Ultrasound cataract surgery (Phacoemulsifikim)
● Laser surgery to eliminate vision problems (LASIK / LASEK)
● Surgery with Fakike Lenses (Artisan / Artiflex®) to correct extreme vision problems
● Treatment of Keratoconus through Corneal Cross-linking
● Treatment of Keratoconus with Corneal Rings (Intacts®)
● Transplant of Cornea
● Surgery of the retina (Posterior vitrectomy for disorders, such as: retinal detachment, retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, vitreal haemorrhage, etc)
● Intraocular pressure surgery (Glaucoma)
● Eye deviation surgery (Strabismus)
● Pterygium surgery (Conjuctival transplantation and Mythomicine C)
● Chalazion surgery
● Tear duct surgery (External and internal Dacryocystorhinostomia) with silicone tubing
● Eyelid surgery
INTRAVITREAL INJECTIONS
● Avastin®
● Lucentis®
● Triamcinolone
LASER TREATMENTS
● Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy
● YAG caxpsulotomy – laser
● YAG iridotomy – laser
The optical centre at the American Hospital currently provides the widest range of examinations and surgery that a modern ophthalmological clinic can offer.
By providing its services to the children and adults and offering a treatment to all eye-related pathologies, the centre has become a reference point not only in Albania but also in the region. With a staff of 6 medical doctors with qualification in different fields, the American Hospital – Eye Centre has been a pioneer in bringing many novelties,
such as: laser correction of the vision, elimination of the cataract through phacoemulfication, transplant of the cornea, treatment of the keratoconus, vitreoretinal surgery etc.