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Moscow ophthalmologists have developed and implemented a new combination treatment for Coats' disease, a rare congenital eye disorder in children. This innovative method allows for the preservation of vision even in the most severe cases and avoids complex surgical interventions. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
"One of the key factors in qualitatively expanding our capabilities in treating patients, especially children, is the implementation of innovative developments. And the capital is committed to providing specialists with all the necessary conditions to develop new, unique methods. For example, doctors at the Z.A. Bashlyaeva Hospital have introduced an effective treatment for a rare eye condition, Coats' disease, which, without timely intervention, can lead to severe vision loss, even leading to complete vision loss. This new combined approach combines a special laser treatment with medicinal injections. Its main advantage is the ability to preserve children's vision without the need for traumatic surgeries, which would put unnecessary strain on their bodies. The method was developed based on the latest scientific advances and is now being successfully used in clinical practice," said Anastasia Rakova.
The innovative approach involves combining several techniques. First, doctors perform laser coagulation of the retina: the laser strengthens the affected areas, creating a barrier that prevents detachment. Additionally, intraocular injections of special medications are used to suppress pathological changes in the blood vessels. This comprehensive treatment helps reduce swelling under the retina, ensure proper reattachment, and partially restore vision.
The new approach is effective even in the late stages of the disease, eliminating the need for complex surgeries that were previously unavoidable. With adherence to recommendations and regular monitoring, the method demonstrates lasting results: retinal reattachment and improved visual acuity.
To ensure the timely diagnosis of such retinal pathologies, the hospital's consultative and diagnostic department offers specialized laser surgery. Furthermore, an effective collaboration has been established with the Helmholtz National Medical Research Center for Eye Diseases. Patients from the federal center are now referred for staged treatment to the ophthalmology department of the Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children's Hospital.
The Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children's City Clinical Hospital is one of the largest multidisciplinary hospital complexes in the capital. It boasts a unified technological chain encompassing all stages of treatment, from patient admission to full recovery. The hospital comprises over 20 specialized departments, providing high-tech care to children for both somatic and surgical conditions.
For young patients, the hospital has specialized departments: a short-stay surgical hospital, a consultative and diagnostic department, a pediatric gastroenterology center, a pediatric cardiology center, an early intervention center, an endoscopy center, and an outpatient department for emergency traumatology and orthopedics.
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