Ophthalmology

About the specialty

Ophthalmology covers vision and diseases of the eye and surrounding structures, in children and adults alike.

Polycrabat Sevamed coordinates the consultation, the tests and, if necessary, referral for specialised treatment.

Main conditions treated

• Reduced vision and refractive errors
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Retinal diseases and eye complications of diabetes
• Dry eye and eye inflammation
• Eye follow-up for children

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Measurement of visual acuity
• Slit-lamp examination
• Tonometry and fundus examination
• Retinal imaging depending on the indication

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Consultation and assessmentReview of the file, symptoms and tests already performed.
2. 02
   Referral to a specialistChoice of the most appropriate discipline and doctor.
3. 03
   Additional testsLaboratory tests, imaging or investigations depending on the medical indication.
4. 04
   Treatment and careTreatment plan defined by the medical team.
5. 05
   Hospital stay if necessaryStay and monitoring when the patient’s condition requires it.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The ophthalmologist works with the internist, the diabetologist and the neurologist when the eye disease is linked to another condition.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Diabetes: understanding the diagnosis and preventing complications→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Eye Check-Up→
• Internal medicine→
• Neurology→
• Second medical opinion→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.