Consultation Rooms
Three consultation rooms support ophthalmic assessment and specialist consultations.
Ophthalmology
Our Ophthalmology Department provides specialized medical and surgical care for eye conditions and vision disorders. Our team of experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals utilize advanced diagnostic technology and treatment techniques to preserve, restore, and enhance vision for our patients.
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Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Department is the section of the hospital that attends to people who complain of problems with the eyes and their surrounding structures.
It is located on the first floor of the JICA Wing, where the consultation Clinics are, and accessible through Gate #1 of the hospital.
The Department provides comprehensive ophthalmic consultation, surgery, medical treatments, inpatient care, optical services, diabetic eye disease laser treatments, interdisciplinary consultations, referrals and outreach services.
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
Facilities & Clinical Support
Treatment & Investigation
A dedicated treatment room and investigation room support diagnosis and management.
Day Surgery
The Department includes a two-bed Day-Surgery suite for appropriate ophthalmic procedures.
Inpatient Care
A ten-bed ward space is available for inpatient ophthalmic management.
Optical Services
The PNG Blindness Prevention INC operates a low-cost optical shop next door.
Patient Waiting Area
A dedicated reception area and 40-seat waiting area support patients attending the Department.
CLINICAL TEAM
Our Ophthalmology Team
- 4 General Ophthalmologists Consultants
- 4 Trainee Registrars
- 4 Specialist Ophthalmic Nurses
- 2 General Nurses
- 1 Clerk
CLINIC INFORMATION
Appointments & Emergencies
The Ophthalmology Department operates from 7:45am to 4:06pm on weekdays.
Patients are required to make prior appointments at the hospital's reception to be seen in the Department's Clinic.
Emergencies are seen as they present.
AFTER HOURS & WEEKENDS
Covered by a rostered team
Emergencies and interdisciplinary consultations
are attended to by the rostered team.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Ophthalmology Services
The Ophthalmology Department provides a range of clinical, surgical, diagnostic, optical and referral services.
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General Ophthalmic Consultation
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Ophthalmic Surgery
03
Medical Treatments
04
Inpatient Care
05
Optical Service
06
Diabetic Eye Disease Laser Treatments
07
Inter-disciplinary Consultations
08
Provincial & Private Referrals
09
Visual Certifications
10
Outreach Services
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION
Working Together to Improve Eye Care
To improve services, the Ophthalmology Department and Hospital Management are working in collaboration with health, education and supporting organisations.
UPNG School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Pacific Private Hospital / PIH
Fred Hollows Foundation Australia / New Zealand
Lions International
OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Proposed Chargeable Procedures — 2021
The following fee schedule is presented according to the supplied PMGH Ophthalmology Department proposed chargeable procedures.
| Procedure |
Current PMGH (PGK) |
Private Charge (PGK) |
Proposed Fee Public (PGK) |
Proposed Fee Private (PGK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Sound B-Scan | Nil | 300.00 | 10.00 | 100.00 |
| Fluorescein Fundus | Nil | 400.00 | 50.00 | 200.00 |
| Cataract Surgery / IOL Implant | 60.00 | 3,000.00 | 100.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Pterygium Excision / Graft | 50.00 | 1,000.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 |
| Laser YAG | 50.00 | 200.00 / session | 50.00 / session | 100.00 / session |
| Laser Photocoagulation | Nil | 300.00 / session | 100.00 / session | 200.00 |
| Intra-Ocular Injections | Nil | 200.00 / injection | 50.00 / injection | 150.00 / injection |
| Other Ocular Procedures | 50.00 | 400.00 | 100.00 | 300.00 |
| Private Referrals | 20.00 | 200.00 | 50.00 | 100.00 |
| Admission | 20.00 | 600.00 | 50.00 | 500.00 |
| Medical Report | 50.00 | 500.00 | 200.00 | 350.00 |
| Workers Compensation | 50.00 | 600.00 | 250.00 | 400.00 |
Important Fee Information
The fee schedule above is based on the supplied Ophthalmology Department proposed chargeable procedures for 2021.
* Fees subject to change.
PMGH OPHTHALMOLOGY
Protecting Vision. Improving Eye Health.
For appointments, referrals, ophthalmic services and further information, please contact Port Moresby General Hospital.
PMGH • OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES
See Better. Live Brighter.
Good vision plays an important role in independence, learning, work and everyday life. Our Ophthalmology team provides specialised eye care focused on assessing, treating and supporting patients with a range of eye health needs.
Through specialist assessment, clinical care and coordinated support, PMGH is committed to helping patients protect their vision and maintain the best possible quality of life.
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SPECIALIST EYE CARE
Ophthalmology Services
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