Our hospital has always had a special interest in ophthalmology, and has hosted a board certified ophthalmologist monthly for many years until her relocation to Australia. We still perform a variety of ophthalmologic diagnostics and surgical procedures, but when necessary are able to refer more challenging cases to a board certified ophthalmologist.
Some of the services we provide include:
- Schirmer tear testing
- Fluorescein staining
- Tonometry to measure intraocular pressure
- Tear duct flushing
- Contact lens placement for corneal ulcers
- Surgical procedures including entropion correction, ‘cherry eye’ surgery, enucleation, eyelid tumor removal, debridement/grid keratotomy for ulcer treatment