The first Ophthalmology Department and pioneer in
Ophthalmology in the Philippines since 1954, boasts of its long experience in specialized eye care and health promotion; and a wide expertise in ocular disease-treatment and prevention. Its professional (Board certified with International and Local subspecialty fellowships) staff and; modern and appropriate instruments and facilities allow it to offer the following prime services namely:
External Ocular Examination: Biomicroscopy (Slit lamp microscopy) with photo and video options, corneal, conjunctival and tear film qualitative and quantitative tests with vital staining. Refraction: retinoscopy, biometry, keratometry and lensometry. Optic Nerve and Glaucoma Screening and Monitoring: Schoitz indentation and/or Goldman applanation tonometry, gonioscopy, perimetry (Octopus 101) Posterior Segment Evaluation: direct and Indirect ophthalmoscopy, and Surgeries: Extracapsular cataract extraction with intra-ocular lens implantation, Corneal Transplantation, Plastic and Lacrimal, Glaucoma, Retinal and Refractive Surgery.
SUBSPECIALTY CLINICS
Cornea and External Eye • Plastic and Lacrimal • Glaucoma Uveitis • Optics, Refraction