The Goldschleger Eye Institute

The Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit bridges the fields of ophthalmology and neurology. Our multidisciplinary services include diagnostic procedures and treatments for patients with general systemic and neurological diseases that affect vision and ocular movements. To effectively manage complex neuro-ophthalmologic problems, our team collaborates closely with experts from other Sheba divisions, such as interventional neurovascular, neurology, neurosurgery, and hemato-oncology. In addition to detailed clinical evaluations, we provide medical treatments, including steroids and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, surgical treatments such as neurosurgery or orbital surgery, and comprehensive follow-up exams.

The Ocular Oncology Center is a national and international referral center for the advanced diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of ocular cancers and tumors and other associated conditions. Our physicians provide treatment with the goal of preserving health and quality of life for adults and children with ocular tumors. Patients are treated with a multidisciplinary approach involving the cooperation of specialists from hemato-oncology, genetics, neuroradiology, invasive neuroradiology, radiation oncology, and other departments. We strive to save the life and vision of each patient.

Ocular tumors are rare, and many types can be life-threatening. Consequently, complex treatments are often required. At Sheba, we offer:

• Cutting-edge surgical procedures for ocular tumors
• Range of chemotherapy administration methods (intravenous, intra-arterial, and intravitreal)
• Local radiation with brachytherapy
• Focal radiation with radiosurgery
• External beam radiotherapy

The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit provides thorough diagnosis and advanced treatments for children and adults with strabismus, amblyopia, and other ocular disorders. Our surgeons perform operations on an inpatient and outpatient basis. We also offer routine check-ups for premature infants to diagnose retinopathy of prematurity, congenital anomalies (such as congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma), and administer progressive treatments. At this Sheba unit, we conduct extensive research and academic investigations in the field of pediatric ophthalmology.

The Ophthalmic Imaging Service is a very active unit, equipped with the latest diagnostic tools to help with the detailed diagnosis and monitoring of patients from all the diverse ophthalmologic subspecialties of the Goldschleger Eye Institute. We handle more than 60 outpatient visits daily, as well as provide assistance to other Sheba medical divisions, such as pediatrics, neurology, and neurosurgery.

At the Cataract Service, our staff provides consultations and surgery primarily for patients with cataracts. We also perform operations for other anterior segment conditions, such as posterior capsule opacification, aphakia, lens subluxation, congenital and acquired aniridia, and complicated anterior segment surgical problems (injury-related surgical problems or complications of prior surgery).