Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Introduction

The Ophthalmology Department at Hospital Kuala Lumpur was established in 1946, evolving from its modest origins to offer specialized ophthalmological services. Over the years, six subspecialties have been developed, including cornea, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, glaucoma, oculoplastic, vitreoretinal, and cataract and comprehensive ophthalmology, since 1997. The department provides treatment ranging from comprehensive to tertiary level care and includes optometry services with subspecialties in pediatric optometry, contact lens, low vision, and binocular vision assessment.

The department actively engages in training medical students, postgraduates, and individuals interested in various subspecialties. Consultants and specialists contribute significantly to teaching, courses, and ophthalmological meetings both locally and internationally. Ongoing research endeavors aim to comprehend the unique aspects of eye problems encountered in our country.

To accommodate the growing demand for clinical services, teaching, and research, plans are underway for a new extension within the planned acute ambulatory care center on the hospital grounds. This extension will feature additional outpatient clinics supported by a new operating theater for daycare surgery, augmenting the department's operating capacity and facilitating the provision of high-quality eye care to the public.

Services

i) Outpatient and inpatient treatment for eye patients
ii) Diabetic clinics
iii) Glaucoma clinics
iv) Laser treatment
v) Minor and major ophthalmic surgery
vi) Day case surgery
vii) Diagnostic facilities - Low vision clinic
viii) Contact lens fitting for selected cases
ix) Eye bank

Activities

i) Outpatient and inpatient eye care, including surgery
ii) Patient education activities
iii) Optometry services
iv) Continuing medical education for paramedics, clinical staff, and doctors
v) Training for post-basic ophthalmic nursing course participants
vi) Primary eye care courses for paramedics and doctors outside the eye department
vii) Training of postgraduate doctors, including those in the Masters in Surgery (Ophthalmology) and Masters in Family Medicine programs
viii) Quality assurance programs - Activities aimed at attaining ISO 9002 certification
ix) Research activities
x) Yearly two-week-long intensive basic sciences and basic ophthalmology course for candidates preparing for the primary FRCS, ICO, and local masters programs.

Contact Information

Tel: 603 - 2615 5555 ext. 6802, 5496
Fax: 603 - 2615 5511

Email: mata@hkl.gov.my