Mazur unveiled a regional ophthalmological referral center at TOKB
A New Ophthalmology Referral Center Has Kicked Off in Tomsk:
Tomsk, May 6 - RIA Tomsk. The ophthalmology referral center is now operational at Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital (TOKB); over 40 million rubles from the regional budget were spent on its equipment in 2024, and an additional nearly 28 million is planned for purchasing more equipment in the fall of 2025, as announced by the press service of the regional administration on Tuesday.
Previously it was reported that Tomsk regional authorities were considering the possibility of launching specialized high-tech medical centers across the region. Particularly, centers for pulmonology, endocrinology, and ophthalmology were under discussion. The ophthalmology center was planned to open at Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital in 2025.
"(On Tuesday) Governor of Tomsk Region Vladimir Mazur inaugurated the ophthalmology referral center at Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment: automatic projectors, tonometers, autorefractometers, and ophthalmological lasers", reads the statement.
It's worth noting that the center is also equipped with specialized ultrasound and computing equipment, as well as tools for surgeries. The decision to establish this center was taken in 2023 in response to the rising eye diseases among Tomsk residents. In 2024, 40.8 million rubles from the regional budget were allocated for the center's equipment. In the fall, additional equipment worth nearly 28 million is planned to be installed.
"We've equipped this center with top-tier medical equipment. Sibirskiy State Medical University is providing high-level training for ophthalmologists. Therefore, residents of our region will have the opportunity to undergo quality diagnosis of eye diseases and timely treatment", comments the governor.
With a citation from the center's head, Sergey Malikov, additional information is provided that the specialists can currently diagnose patients with various eye diseases, carry out complex eye surgeries for glaucoma and cataract patients. Additionally, patients will be able to receive referrals for specialized treatment.
At the moment, further concrete plans for a pulmonology and endocrinology center in Tomsk remain unclear. You may want to consult regional government health department announcements or news outlets focused on healthcare infrastructure in Tomsk for the latest updates on regional healthcare development.
- The ophthalmology referral center, established in 2024 with over 40 million rubles of investment, was officially opened by the Tomsk Region Governor in a section of the Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital.
- The center, expected to address the rising eye diseases among Tomsk residents, is equipped with advanced machinery such as automatic projectors, tonometers, autorefractometers, ophthalmological lasers, ultrasound equipment, and tools for surgeries.
- By 2025, nearly 28 million more rubles are planned for further equipment purchases in the ophthalmology referral center, boosting its capabilities in medical-conditions related to eye health.
- The center aims to provide strong and timely diagnosis and treatment for various eye diseases, making valuable contributions to the health and wellness of Tomsk residents, with potential to expand into specialized treatment referrals.
