The Ophthalmology specialty at Ky Hoa Medical Center provides services for the examination and treatment of common eye conditions in the community. Our ophthalmologists perform comprehensive visual acuity checks, fundoscopy, intraocular pressure measurement, and provide advice on proper corrective lenses. Early detection of eye diseases helps prevent complications and preserves long-term vision.
What issues does Ophthalmology examine and manage?
- Refractive errors: myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia — examination and prescription of corrective lenses
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye) due to bacteria, viruses, or allergies
- Dry eyes, foreign body sensation, chronic eye irritation
- Monitoring and initial management of glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure)
- Early-stage cataracts, counseling, and progression monitoring
- Screening for diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy in diabetic and hypertensive patients
When should you go for an examination?
- Blurry vision, double vision (diplopia), or a significant drop in visual acuity over a short period
- Red eyes, discharge (rheum), itching, burning, or prolonged swelling of the eyelids
- Seeing black spots (floaters), flashes of light, or a sudden dark shadow blocking your vision
- Pain in the eye socket or unusual sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- Children requiring routine eye exams; elderly individuals screening for glaucoma and cataracts
Clinical Examination Process
- Reception and Information Recording: The nurse notes symptoms, history of corrective lens use, and eye condition history, administering pupil-dilating drops if previously indicated by the doctor.
- Visual Acuity Measurement and Basic Evaluation: Checking visual acuity of each eye, measuring intraocular pressure, and assessing the external condition of the eyes.
- In-depth Examination: The doctor performs slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundoscopy, and evaluates the entire structure of the eyeball based on the patient’s condition.
- Counseling and Treatment: Prescribing eye drops, advising on lens prescriptions, guiding on eye care, and scheduling appropriate follow-up visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should children start getting routine eye exams? Children should have their first visual acuity check before starting primary school (around 5–6 years old) and get routine checks annually thereafter, which is especially important during primary school when myopia often appears and progresses rapidly.
Is pink eye contagious and what should be avoided? Pink eye (conjunctivitis) caused by viruses and bacteria is highly contagious through direct contact. It is necessary to wash hands frequently, avoid sharing towels, wear protective glasses, and avoid close contact during treatment.
How often should diabetic patients have their eyes examined? Diabetic patients should have an eye examination at least once a year for diabetic retinopathy screening, even if they do not experience any clear visual symptoms yet.
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