New Eye Trauma Unit Opens in Odesa
The City Clinical Hospital No. 10 in Odesa has inaugurated a new eye trauma unit with the support of the local Health Department. This facility will operate around the clock, offering specialized assistance for eye injuries to local residents and visitors.
The trauma unit will assist in cases of household and occupational eye injuries, wounds, burns, chemical injuries, foreign object penetration, and sudden vision impairment following trauma. Medical assistance will be provided free of charge under the state medical guarantee program.
Starting in September 2025, the hospital will also launch an ophthalmology service. The eye trauma unit will ensure round-the-clock specialized ophthalmic emergency care. Additionally, the hospital will continue to operate a scheduled ophthalmology office, equipped according to modern medical technology standards.
A separate ward and procedure room have been established within the multi-trauma department to cater specifically to patients with combined eye injuries and to provide inpatient care for other ophthalmic conditions. The operating room has been upgraded with an ophthalmic microscope and other equipment to perform a wide range of ophthalmic surgical interventions, including cataract and glaucoma surgeries.
“The hospital is acquiring new medical services that are essential for cluster institutions under the infrastructure reform of the national health system, aimed at ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating diseases and improving the quality of medical care,” stated the director of City Clinical Hospital No. 10, Denis Sebov.
As a result, Odessa will have its own comprehensive diagnostic and inpatient ophthalmic care service. The need for urgent ophthalmic assistance is particularly relevant during wartime due to the increased risk of eye injuries from enemy attacks.
The opening of the eye trauma unit marks a significant advancement in the development of City Hospital No. 10 and strengthens the emergency and specialized care system in Odessa. As part of the city’s health program, supplies of lenses and other medical devices are being procured for cataract surgery, which residents will be able to receive free of charge.
The new ophthalmology service was presented at a conference where the structure and capabilities of the ophthalmic service were discussed, along with its integration and interaction with other medical institutions. A master class on ophthalmoscopy was also conducted for doctors.
