In ophthalmic outpatient and inpatient care, the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Debrecen, delivers outstanding care at the highest level of progressivity. Its distinguished reputation is maintained and elevated by its staff, who, together with its cutting-edge diagnostic and operative equipment, provide peak patient care across nearly every specialty.
The Department is the sole national center for intraocular tumor treatment, with 40 years of brachytherapy, and 3 years of experience in tumor endoresection following external irradiation, treating patients from across Hungary and neighboring countries. Complex vitreoretinal surgical cases are routinely managed using a microscope equipped with intraoperative OCT. Extensive eyelid tumors, tumor-free margins are ensured through intraoperative frozen section analysis. In pediatric ophthalmology, besides standard strabismus, congenital cataract, and glaucoma surgeries, the clinic uniquely performs Posterior Scleral Reinforcement surgery for severe myopia. As a regional center for corneal transplantations, it employs modern transplantation techniques and has performed corneal cross-linking (CXL) for years to halt keratoconus progression. Cataract surgeries are also performed in large numbers; beyond the routine surgeries, complicated cases referred to the Department from other institutions also achieve favorable outcomes, thanks to staff expertise, comprehensive intraocular lens options meeting every need, and the most modern instruments. Glaucoma care includes international guideline-based follow-up, pharmacological treatment, plus modern laser interventions are also available (selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) & YAG-laser iridotomy). Besides traditional filtration surgeries, the Department was among the first in the country to perform minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Colleagues with immunological specialization and decades of experience work at the uveitis outpatient clinic. Nationally, the Department administers the highest number of anti-VEGF injections, treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and vascular occlusions, complemented by fundus laser therapy. Consequently, international patient care constitutes a substantial portion of activity.
The Department actively participates in diverse clinical trials, opening new therapeutic perspectives for patients.
The continuing education courses are popular; ophthalmology specialists arrive in large numbers from across the country, as well as from abroad, to further expand their knowledge. At the Department, medical students receive comprehensive support and mentorship to engage in research and to gain practical and theoretical professional experience.
Physicians’ scientific and innovative work is outstanding even by international standards, as reflected in awarded research grants, and various national and international prizes.