History


The Eye Care Service had its beginnings in 1979 as a contribution of the Department of Ophthalmology towards the modernization of Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH). Initially called “The Laser Room:” this center was envisioned to contain all sophisticated and state-of-the-art equipment relevant in the practice of Ophthalmology. The initial facilities acquired under the sponsorship of the Metrobank Foundation, were the first in the country and were made available to all Ophthalmology consultants and trainees for proper diagnoses/analyses of the different ophthalmologic diseases.

In October 2002, the hospital acquired the Humphrey Perimeter, a state of the art automated Perimeter for visual fields testing. In its pursuit to continuously upgrade its facilities and services, the OTI Scan 1000 was acquired, and made functional in 2006. This machine is capable of both A and B scan Ophthalmic Ultrasonography as well as 3-Dimensional Ultrasound.

The Eye Care Services has its permanent location at the ground floor of the Norberto Ty Medical Tower building. The Center also boast with the Hospital Information System which makes our records more secure and accurate.

Department Services

1. Argon Laser
• Pan-retinal Photocoagulation
• Focal Laser Treatment
• Laser Trabeculoplasty
• Laser Suturelysis
2. Nd YAG Laser
• Laser Iridotomy
• Laser Yag-capsulotomy
3. Three Dimensional (3D) B/A Scan
4. UTZ Ophthalmic Ultrasound
5. Fundus Camera
• Flourescein Angiography
• Gross and Fundus Photo
• Disc Photo
6. Automated Visual Field
7. The Humphrey Perimeter may use for the following programs:
• Sita Standard Central 10-2 /24-2 /30-2
• Full Threshold Central 24-2 / 30-2
• Macula
• Peripheral 60-4 Neuro
• Superior 64 Screening
• Bleph Lid Test

Operating Schedule

To ensure better service all Staff members are trained ophthalmic assistants. One staff member is designated as the Service Head. There are two (2) staff members available at the Service from:

Monday to Saturday

Monday – Friday - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday - 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Sunday and Holidays      - Closed

Contact Numbers:                

Trunk line                     :  524-3011

Extension numbers        :  8138

                                    :  3720  - Eye Room