Treatment of Corneal and Orbital Diseases in Israel

Professor Anat Levinshtein

leading ophthalmologist

The department for the treatment of corneal defects and diseases at Top Ichilov is a separate service. Here, the best ophthalmology specialists work successfully, and the extensive experience of the doctors and the effectiveness of medical care attract patients from various countries, including Russia and the former CIS. In addition to the well-trained staff, the department is distinguished by excellent provision with the latest equipment and technology, attentive patient care, and comfortable conditions for examination and treatment.

5000

foreign patients are treated annually at the Top Ichilov clinic

78%

successful cases of disease treatment with medications

100%

high-precision diagnostic program

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Services provided by the department include:

• pterygium surgeries (removal of the pterygium);
• corneal transplants;
• removal of corneal and conjunctival tumors;
• keratoconus treatment;
• treatment of viral corneal diseases;
• treatment of corneal opacities and scars;
• cataract removal (the procedure is performed in collaboration with the optometry service and the cataract removal department);
• treatment of dry eyes;
• treatment of eyelid inflammation;
• fitting lenses or glasses for patients after corneal transplantation or keratoconus surgery;
• corneal restoration without full transplantation (a completely new DSAEK procedure, recognized by specialists as the most promising method for treating corneal pathologies).

In the department for the treatment of corneal diseases, about 500 surgical interventions of varying complexity are performed annually. In addition to surgical treatment, modern alternative methods are used in the department, allowing many patients to be treated without surgery. Patient monitoring is conducted by the best specialists. The quality of medical care provided in the department is highly valued by over 7000 patients annually.

Patients at Top Ichilov have access to the Israeli transplant bank, specifically the "eye bank"; if a transplant is needed, patients do not have to wait long, as the Top Ichilov Medical Center actively collaborates with all organ banks in Israel.

Orbital Reconstruction - Patient Review from the Clinic