Sight and problems associated with sight affect not only the eyes but also every aspect of our lives. Every detection and treatment can prevent the majority of new blindness that occurs as a result of disease.

Routine eye check

The hospital is proud to have a young and promising ophthalmologist working for the hospital. He deals not only with cataract surgery but also specializes in retina surgery.

Your eyes are the windows to your world. Help your eyes serve you better by having the ophthalmologist catch any problems early. Have you observed anything unusual about your eyes? Have it checked out by our ophthalmologist.

Service

At Penang Adventist Hospital, our Ophthalmology Unit provides the following services:

Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery

The normal lens in the eye is transparent. Due to factors such as age, the lens can become opaque. Reading and driving become difficult due to diminishing vision.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a disorder of the retinal blood vessels that is a complication of diabetes. It is a leading cause of blinding in adults. Retinal blood vessels in diabetics may develop leaks, rupture or form scar tissues. This may cause contraction and distortion of the retina. Early detection and treatment can prevent blindness.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure of the fluid in the eye builds up to a point that the optic nerve is damaged. There are different types of glaucoma but all result in the loss of vision.

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Retinal Detachment

The retina is the layer of the eye that acts much like film in the camera enabling us to see. Retina detachment is when the retina separates from the outer layers of the eye thus losing its function. This happens due to thinning and weakness in the retina. Retinal detachment can happen to anybody, although most incidences occur in shortsighted individuals. Each symptom includes flashes of light, floating black spots or blurring of peripheral vision.

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Paediatric Eye Problem

Amblyopia (lazy eye) is poor vision in one eye that did not develop normal sight during childhood. It may be caused by many factors and successful treatment depends on the age of the child and how severe the problem is.

Strabismus (squint) occurs when one eye is straight and the other eye turns away from the straight position. A squint can lead to amblyopia, poor vision or abnormal head position.

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