Eye Trauma Department
About the Department
Department Head: Dr. Armen H. Vardanyan
Since the founding of the Malayan Eye Center in 1978, the department - originally known as the Vascular Pathology Department - has been responsible not only for vascular cases but also for managing and rehabilitating patients with ocular injuries.
Its importance became even more pronounced during military conflicts, including the 1992–94 war, the 2016 Four-Day War (6 patients treated), and especially the 2020 44-Day War, during which the department provided emergency and surgical care to 164 injured patients. In 2020, it was officially renamed the Eye Trauma Department.
Mission & Scope
The department’s primary mission is to provide:
- Immediate emergency care for patients with eye injuries
- Rehabilitation and surgical treatment when necessary
- Specialized management of intraocular foreign bodies, from diagnosis to surgery
To ensure effective treatment, the department is fully equipped with modern diagnostic tools, including:
- X-ray imaging
- Ocular ultrasonography
These allow physicians to deliver high-quality, precision care.
Education & Training
- Physicians in the department have trained in leading clinics worldwide.
- The hospital administration ensures all conditions are in place for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- The department also trains young ophthalmologists, providing hands-on education in managing ocular trauma.
Expanded Services
Beyond trauma, the department also offers:
- Consultations, diagnostics, and treatment for a wide range of eye conditions
- Surgical care for lens and retinal diseases
- Outpatient procedures for appropriate cases
Whether dealing with military, workplace, domestic, or accidental injuries, the Eye Trauma Department continues to operate at full capacity and readiness.
Conference Contributions (45th Anniversary Scientific Symposium)
- Tactics for Removing Intraocular Foreign Bodies (Dr. G.L. Grigoryan)
- Case Studies in Foreign Body Extraction (Dr. T.V. Gharibyan)
- 2020–2023 Eye Trauma Cases Involving Foreign Bodies: Statistical Review (Dr. L.G. Grigoryan)