Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution was founded in 1986 by the famous Soviet ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fyodorov. Today, it is one of the largest medical facilities in the country, which includes seven research centers, experimental production, and ten branches in major cities of Russia.
S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution is the leading provider of eye health services in the Russian Federation and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We have a reputation, developed over three decades, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. Our staff is committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.
S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution offers the highest quality diagnostic and treatment of multiple eye conditions, including many that are rare or complex. The Institution’s top-ranked team of ophthalmologists, surgeons and researchers have been active in international scientific work, developing and implementing innovate technologies of ophthalmic treatment in clinical practice.
Since its establishment, Eye Microsurgery Institution has received more than 18 million patients for diagnostic and treatment. Every year our highly specialized surgeons perform around 300 thousand operations, and most of them are considered high complexity procedures and require the use of the latest medical equipment. Over the past 15 years, more than 600 new medical technologies have been developed and successfully implemented in routine clinical practice.
If you are a foreign citizen and want to travel to Russia for medical treatment at S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, you should start by contacting the Medical Services Export Department. Our English, French and Arabic speaking staff will help you with all the necessary steps to apply for treatment.
Phone: +7 (499) 906-50-01, +7 (915) 310-04-52
E-mail: medexport@mntk.ru
Your request will then be processed in the shortest possible time and you will receive a personal reply. In order to provide you with a very precise case investigation, we will need to know which services you wish to receive at S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution. Kindly send us all the available medical records such as medical reports, OCT, B-scan, etc.
Regardless of whether you are looking for a diagnosis, a second opinion or a treatment, we will provide you with an estimate cost based on your inquiry and the information provided. In some cases, this estimate will only cover the diagnosis as a first step. We will send you an appointment letter that you can use to apply for Visa. Please note that the decision to grant or refuse visas is made by the Russian authorities. The appointment letter that we provide to foreign patients does not guarantee the issuance of the visa.
Please bring the following items with you to your appointment:
In the Institution, a staff member will check your details and let the Medical Services Export Department (MSED) know that you have arrived. The first examinations will then be performed at the MSED of S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution. This is also where the further course of treatment will be planned, and it will be decided which department of the Institution is to receive you.
We will be pleased to provide you an interpreter from the staff of the MSED. He or she will always accompany you to your appointments and examinations at S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution in order to translate and clarify any medical questions.
During examination and recovery period, you can stay at our hotel complex located in the territory of S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution. Our hotel complex allows patients to enjoy a stay at a unique establishment that provides a hotel-quality experience and a high level of personal service.
If you choose for your child to be treated at S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, we will send you a letter providing necessary information on your child’s appointment with us. Please read this letter carefully to make sure you have understood all the details.
It is imperative that the general health of your child allows him to travel long distances. If your child suffers from any kind of chronic disease, we recommend carrying his doctor’s prescription on hand, as well as the necessary medications. Furthermore, your child must have an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) and a measles vaccination certificate to undergo the examination in our clinic.
If your child is not accompanied by a parents or guardian with legal parental responsibility, a notarized consent form signed by one of the parents must be provided.
During your visit you will see a number of experts who may perform a range of tests to assess your child’s condition. These tests and examinations can be lengthy, and you must expect to spend several hours at the hospital.
Please note that eye drops are often administered to enlarge the pupils, and this may blur your child’s vision for a couple of hours after the appointment. Your child may also be more sensitive to light.
Please make sure you remember to bring the following items:
S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution puts the needs of our patients and their families first. Our patients not only receive high-quality medical care, but also first-class services. We are making every possible effort so that our patients can completely focus on their treatment.
S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution works with patients from all over the world. We are dedicated to making every step of your medical treatment as comfortable and stress-free as possible, providing accompaniment throughout the process and language support.
During examination and recovery period, you can stay at our hotel complex located in the territory of S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Institution. Our hotel complex allows patients to enjoy a stay at a unique establishment that provides a hotel-quality experience and a high level of personal service.
59A Beskoudnikovsky Boulevard, Moscow, 127486
Phone: +7 (499) 906-50-01, +7 (915) 310-04-52
E-mail: medexport@mntk.ru
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