Bad ecology, frantic pace of life and a huge number of gadgets - all this negatively affects human health. If earlier glasses were considered a mandatory attribute of an elderly person, today today more and more young people are trying to solve their vision problems. There are a huge number of lenses and stylish glasses on sale. However, these accessories only help to cope with the symptoms, but do not cure the disease itself. The Rossolimo Institute of Ophthalmology is a medical institution with highly qualified oculists. With their help, almost everyone can cope with an eye disease at an early stage.
Institute History
The medical institution was founded in 1973 by a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. Initially, it was a research institute that dealt with ophthalmic diseases. The first director of the institution was Professor M. M. Krasnov, who made a huge contribution to the development of the ocular direction. The specialist carried out delicate operations that allowed many patients to maintain their vision. Since December 2001, the institute began to be led by a talented student of Professor S.E. Avetisov.
Vision correction is not the only activity of the institute. Specialists here are developing new diagnostic methods, as well as the treatment of complex eye diseases. New technologies are initially tested and then introduced into clinical practice. To date, the medical institution has more than 500 employees. These are not only highly qualified doctors, but also junior staff.
Glaucoma department
The main activity of this subsection is related to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma. Early diagnosis of the disease is of great importance. After all, if we talk about eye diseases in people, which later lead to blindness, it is first of all worth remembering about glaucoma. Specialists use several diagnostic methods at once. First of all, the biomechanical properties of the fibrous membrane of the eye are studied. This allows you to get more detailed information about the state of hydrostatics. The institute is currently studying the use of vascular endothelial growth inhibitors as a treatment for glaucoma.
The Rossolimo Eye Disease Institute is a place where people with poor vision can return to normal. The neglected form of glaucoma is not yet a guarantee of future blindness. The sooner the patient seeks medical help, the higher the chances of recovery.
Department of pathology of the lacrimal apparatus
This department was created relatively recently thanks to the talented professor V. G. Beloglazov. Eye diseases in humans can belong not only to the category of ophthalmology. It is no coincidence that doctors of two related specialties work in this department. Examination of one patient can be conducted not only by an optometrist, but also by an otorhinolaryngologist. After a thorough study, experts jointly develop the correct treatment method for a particular patient.
One of the first to study
dry eye syndrome was the Institute of Ophthalmology at Rossolimo. Specialists not only develop methods for treating an ailment, but also offer preventive measures. In the diagnosis of the lacrimal apparatus, various research capabilities are used. The Institute of Eye Diseases (Rossolimo St., 11-a and 11-b) has high-quality equipment for performing ultrasound. Magnetic resonance imaging is used.
Department of Refractive Disorders
The main activity is the research and introduction into clinical practice of new methods of treatment and diagnosis of defects in the optical system of the eye. Specialists manage to find a solution to problems that are innate. With the help of delicate surgical intervention, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism are corrected.
Specialists have developed a system for the correction of refractive errors in children. Now the baby does not have to wait for a certain age to improve eyesight. Doctors say early childhood eye diseases are much better treatable. For the surgical correction of astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia, high-quality equipment is used. During surgery, the patient does not feel any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
Department of Reconstructive Surgery
The main achievements of the department were the development of a surgical method for the treatment of paralytic lagophthalmus. For this, a special implant is used, which not only returns the vision to the patient, but also forms a beautiful circle. Patient's eyes look natural. It is difficult for an outsider to determine that the patient has undergone surgery.
The Rossolimo Eye Disease Institute was able to accumulate vast experience in correcting traumatic orbit defects. After all, such problems are not only cosmetic in nature. Many injuries lead to significant visual impairment. An integrated approach allows you to fix several defects at once. A beautiful facial expression is returned to the patient, and vision correction is also performed. The department of reconstructive surgery of the eyelids also deals with the treatment of strabismus. In most cases, the problem can be solved with just surgery.
Outpatient department
The Research Institute of Eye Diseases of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (Rossolimo - a street that can be reached from the metro stations "Park Kultury" or "Frunzenskaya") is visited by people who felt only the first symptoms of visual impairment. The outpatient department employs more than 30 specialists. These are doctors who are already able to make a diagnosis with a visual examination. However, treatment cannot be prescribed without additional diagnosis. The department employs doctors who specialize in glaucoma. Particular attention is paid to monitoring patients with a diagnosis. A separate card is added for each visitor.
The department has an electronic registration form. This avoids queues. The patient can get to the chosen specialist by registering through the online form or by calling the registry number.
The outpatient department has a physiotherapy room. Here, patients perform procedures that improve the condition of the cornea or restore vision after surgery. All manipulations are performed under the strict supervision of the attending physician.
Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Some complex pathologies can be cured only through a full surgical intervention. At the same time, the patient will have a difficult and long rehabilitation period. On the street Rossolimo Eye Clinic has its own department of anesthesiology and intensive care. Here, patients are carefully prepared for surgery, and after the intervention are under round-the-clock supervision of medical personnel.
The department has 52 employees. The chambers are equipped with modern equipment. At the same time, 13 complex patients can be here. In one week, about 150 operations are performed at the institute on average. However, the honor of interventions belongs to the category of lungs. Patients can leave the medical facility a few hours after surgery.
Inpatient ward
Three surgical departments have more than 70 employees. These are doctors, as well as junior medical personnel who monitor the condition of postoperative patients. Also in hospital conditions there may be nonresident patients who came to the institute for a preliminary examination. The department consists of 30 comfortable rooms. For an additional fee, the patient will be placed in apartments with all amenities. It is possible to establish an extra bed for relatives.
Eye diseases in humans tend to develop gradually. Therefore, it is impossible to get to the hospital without an appointment. All operations are carried out as planned. Some patients have to wait their turn for months.
The department of the hospital has a physiotherapy room. Here, under the supervision of a junior medical staff, patients perform procedures that allow faster rehabilitation after surgery.
Scientific and organizational department
In a medical institution, eye diseases are not only treated. Rossolimo is a street that is also known to many thanks to conferences, symposia and seminars that are held at the research institute. Here, work is being carried out to train graduate students, clinical residents, specialists from other ophthalmological clinics. The office has a large conference room. Events are held almost daily.
The department includes not only researchers, but also programmers, patent experts, translators, and library staff. It develops modern methods of maintaining medical records in electronic form. This experience is used not only by ophthalmological clinics, but also by other medical institutions. Over the past five years, the Institute of Eye Diseases has been able to obtain more than 80 patents for various inventions.
Clinical diagnostic laboratory
Ensuring all clinical tests is the main focus of this department. This work plays an important role in making an accurate diagnosis of patients, as well as in preparing them for hospitalization. The laboratory of the institute fully complies with European standards. Modern techniques are used to detect eye diseases at an early stage.