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S.Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Complex: Past, present and future
Author(s) -
MALYUGIN B,
CHUKRAYOV A
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2014.4231.x
Subject(s) - microsurgery , optometry , medicine , cataract surgery , eye care , refractive surgery , ophthalmology , surgery , cornea
Prof. S. Fyodorov is known for his multiple innovations in refractive and cataract surgery fields. He founded Eye Microsurgery Institute in 1980. The main concept was to combine clinical, research, educational and manufacturing activities under one roof. In 1986, Eye Microsurgery Complex was created, headquartered in Moscow with satellite clinics installed in 11 cities. This allowed spreading modern eye surgery technologies, covering all Russian territories and providing high quality eye care. In 2000, after Fyodorov passed away, the Complex started to bear his name. Currently the number of employees is exceeding 4,500 employees. In 2013 all clinics jointly performed over 225,000 eye surgeries. Along with the clinical activities; extensive scientific and educational work is being performed. Wet Labs for teaching ophthalmic surgeries are established in 6 locations including Moscow. Wide range of research activities is focused on the new surgical technologies in cataract and implant surgery, corneal transplantation, laser refractive surgery, glaucoma, pediatric eye care, stem cell research, and many others. Overview of the historical and current activities of the S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Complex will be presented.