Clinical Department of Ophthalmology

Didactic activity of the Clinical  Department of Ophthalmology

• Classes with fifth-year students of the Faculty of Medicine (Polish and English-speaking students)
• Classes with third-year students of the Faculty of Dentistry (Polish and English-speaking students)
• Practical classes with sixth-year students of the Faculty of Medicine (Polish and English-speaking students)

 
Assistant Professors for Didactics:
Polish-speaking students:
Małgorzata Mulak, MD, PhD
contact: Monday 9-10

English Division students:
Joanna Adamiec- Mroczek, MD PhD
contact: Tuesday 9-10

Student Scientific Club
supervisors: Małgorzata Mulak, MD, PhD Hanna Zając-Pytrus, MD, PhD

ADIUNKCI DYDAKTYCZNI

dr n. med. Karolina Czajor (grupa dydaktyczna)
71 736 43 10
e-mail: karolina.czajor@umw.edu.pl

dr n. med. Maria Pomorska-In charge of English Division (grupa dydaktyczna)
71 736 43 02
e-mail : maria.pomorska@umw.edu.pl

KONSULTACJE DLA STUDENTÓW (CONSULTING HOURS FOR STUDENTS)

Kierownik Katedry- Head of Department
prof. dr hab. Marta Misiuk-Hojło wtorek  12:00-13:00 (Tuesdays 12:00-13:00)

Adiunkci dydaktyczni
dr n. med. Karolina Czajor  wtorek11:00-12:00 (Tuesdays 12:00-13:00)
dr n.med. Maria Pomorska  poniedziałek 11:00-12:00 (Mondays 11:00-12:00)

dr hab. n. med. Anna Turno-Kręcicka prof. Uczelni (e-mail: anna.turno-krecicka@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr hab. n. med. Radosław Kaczmarek prof. Uczelni (e-mail: radoslaw.kaczmarek@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n med. Partycja Krzyżanowska-Berkowska (e-mail: patrycja.krzyzanowska-berkowska@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Joanna Adamiec-Mroczek (e-mail : joanna.adamiec-mroczek@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Marek Szaliński (e-mail: marek.szalinski@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Małgorzata Mulak (e-mail: malgorzata.mulak@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Małgorzata Gajdzis (e-mail:  malgorzata.gajdzis@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Mirosław Słowik (e-mail: miroslaw.slowik@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Hanna Zając-Pytrus (e-mail: hanna.zajac-pytrus@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)
dr n. med. Martyna Tomczyk-Socha (e-mail: martyna.tomczyk-socha@umw.edu.pl)- termin po ustaleniu mailowym (email for appointment)

SYLABUSY/DATABASE OF SYLLABUSES

PLAN ZAJĘĆ JEDNOSTKI /TIMETABLE

KALENDARZ EGZAMINÓW- EXAM TIMETABLES

Proposed development programme for the Clinical Department of Ophthalmology at Wroclaw Medical University

In the development plan of the Clinical Department for the upcoming years, several research areas of particular importance can be distinguished, such as: retinal diseases, cornea and glaucoma.

1. Retina-related research

• Research on excessive cell proliferation and possibilities of limiting it. The main objective is to continue research on the mechanisms of excessive proliferation in the course of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) and the possibilities of limiting that process. As part of the research conducted in that area, the Clinical Department of Ophthalmology has established cooperation with academic centres in Bremen and Tübingen. In the future, we would like to broaden the scope of that collaboration and jointly apply for international research funding.
• Work on a new vitreous body substitute. In the surgical treatment of retinal and vitreous disorders, intraocular tamponade plays an important role as a substitute for the vitreous body removed during the surgery.
• Diabetic retinopathy. Research on the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors in the development of proliferative retinopathy and the possibilities of using antibodies against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the treatment of this disease

2. Research related to corneal diseases.

• Introduction of new methods of treating corneal diseases, such as cross-linking and layer transplantation. We are planning to introduce anterior corneal layer transplantation in cases of keratoconus and corneal opacities due to herpes virus infection. We are going to assess the effectiveness of selected immunosuppressive drugs (mycophenolate mofetil).

3. Glaucoma-related research.

• Studies on the sensitivity and specificity of new testing techniques in the diagnosis of glaucomatous optic nerve neuropathy. Based on the previous research experience of our Clinical Department, we want to continue assessing the possibility of using new research methods in screening tests. At a later stage, we intend to propose a pilot programme of such research on the Wrocław population.
• The impact of vascular disorders on the development of glaucomatous neuropathy and the correlation of functional and anatomical changes in the optic nerve. In this respect, the Clinical Department will continue cooperation with centres located in the USA: Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and the university centre in Indianapolis.

4. Other research directions.

• Interclinical research on cerebral lupus conducted jointly with the Clinical Department of Rheumatology, Radiology and Neurology. In the ophthalmological aspect, the condition of the optic nerve and the correlation between the involvement of the central nervous system and eye diseases will be assessed.
• Uveitis. Studies on the immunological pathomechanisms of non-infectious inflammatory diseases of the uvea, especially the indirect part, including assessment of the activity and proliferative capacity of lymphocytes.

Didactic and organisational development plans

• The Clinical Department will continue to conduct training courses for doctors:
• Glaucoma
• Uveitis.
• Continuation of the organisation of the international conference series: "Ophthalmology-Controversies". /previous editions attracted 1,500 participants each/.
• Organisation of cyclical monthly scientific and training meetings for ophthalmologists from the Lower Silesia region
• Organisation of the "Young Talents" Conference

Services offered by the Clinical Department of Ophthalmology

General Ophthalmology Clinic and Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic

Anterior eye surgery

• Corneal surgery
• Lens surgery
• Glaucoma surgery
• Reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment of the eye
   - simultaneous surgical procedures consisting of corneal surgery, lens / anti-glaucoma procedures

Posterior eye surgery

• Retinal detachment surgery
   using
  -individually selected external tamponade methods
   - or/and internal tamponade
• Chirurgia szklisto-siatkówkowa
  Witrektomia przez część płaską ciała rzęskowego (pars plana vitrectomy)
• Krioaplikacja obwodu siatkówki
   
• Procedury operacyjne złożone
  Operacje równoczasowe przedniego i tylnego odcinka gałki ocznej

Chirurgia przedniego i tylnego odcinka u dzieci

• Chirurgia zeza
• Lens surgery
• Glaucoma surgery
• Chirurgia odwarstwień siatkówki

Płukanie i sondowanie dróg łzowych

Programy lekowe chorób siatkówki (AMD i DME) oraz program lekowy zapalenia błony naczyniowej

Szczególna specjalizacja:

• Diagnostyka i leczenie jaskry
• Zapalenie błony naczyniowej u dorosłych i dzieci
  Diagnostyka przyczynowa i terapia zachowawcza lub/i chirurgiczna w schorzeniach układowych, zakażeniach oraz zaburzeniach immunologicznych.