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Ophthalmology

Comprehensive Vision Care for All Ages

About the Department

The Ophthalmology Department at Nyeri County Referral Hospital is committed to preserving, enhancing, and restoring vision through a wide range of clinical, surgical, and rehabilitative eye care services. As an essential pillar in the hospital’s healthcare ecosystem, the department provides preventive and curative services for all age groups, with a strong emphasis on early detection and timely intervention. Our highly skilled team of eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and clinical officers, leverages cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices to ensure personalized treatment for each patient. Through collaboration with other departments and community partners, we deliver holistic eye care that improves visual health and enhances quality of life.

Core Functions

  • Comprehensive Eye Care – Diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors

  • Interdisciplinary Coordination – Working with Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Surgery to address systemic conditions with ocular effects

  • Surgical Interventions & Timely Referrals – Performing cataract surgeries, lid repairs, glaucoma surgeries, and referring complex cases like retinal repairs and corneal transplants

  • Vision Rehabilitation – Supporting patients with irreversible visual loss through assistive technology and referral to vision rehabilitation programs

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology – Screening and treatment of children with eye conditions such as congenital anomalies, lazy eye (amblyopia), and crossed eyes (strabismus)

  • Community Eye Health – Organizing vision screening camps, eye health education programs, and county-level outreach for blindness prevention

  • Education and Research – Training optometrists, clinical officer interns, and nurses, and conducting research to improve clinical outcomes and innovate eye care practices

Key Services Offered

  • Ocular Examinations & Diagnostics – Comprehensive vision checks, intraocular pressure measurements, visual acuity testing, and slit lamp exams

  • Medical Management – Treatment for conjunctivitis, uveitis, dry eye syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, and allergic eye conditions

  • Surgical Eye Care – Elective and emergency eye surgeries including cataract removal, glaucoma surgeries, and ocular trauma repair

  • Diabetic Eye Care – Retinal screening and referrals for laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy and macular edema

  • Pediatric Vision Care – Early childhood vision screening, vision therapy, and surgical correction for pediatric ocular conditions

  • Low Vision & Rehabilitation – Counseling, adaptive devices, and collaboration with rehab services for patients with significant vision loss

  • Outreach Programs – Eye camps, school screening initiatives, and public campaigns to raise awareness about eye health and preventable blindness

  • Training & Capacity Building – Ongoing training for healthcare workers and community health volunteers in basic and advanced eye care

  • Clinical Research – Research and innovation projects to enhance diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, and public vision health strategies

Why Choose Us

  • Comprehensive services covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation

  • Highly trained eye specialists and multi-disciplinary collaboration

  • State-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technologies

  • Dedicated focus on pediatric, diabetic, and low-vision care

  • Active community outreach and health promotion programs

Contact

For eye consultations, surgery, or vision screenings, visit the Ophthalmology Department or call 0724 249 693. Operating Hours: Always Open