Strokova Maryna Viktorivna

Work experience: 38 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Grodno Medical Institute;
• Kyiv Medical Institute

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists;
• active participation in conferences and professional meetings on modern methods of diagnosing and correcting vision disorders in children (annual participation in the "Refractive Plenary" conference), new technologies in ophthalmology (OPHTHALMIC-HUB), and modern approaches to treating glaucoma and strabismus;
• continuous professional development and training, including oculoplastic surgery and eye prosthetics, diagnostics and treatment of glaucoma, refractive pathologies, strabismus, and modern methods of vision correction.

Areas of professional development:

• 1987–1988: Pediatric internship;
• 1988–1989: Head of the medical station in a specialized school;
• 1989–1990: Pediatrician;
• 1990–2002: Pediatric ophthalmologist at Clinical Hospital No. 8;
• 2002–2023: Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at the National Children’s Specialized Hospital "Ohmatdyt";
• 2023–2024: Pediatric ophthalmologist at the Diagnostic and Consultation Center, Sviatoshynskyi District, Kyiv.
• "I started my medical career as a pediatrician but later dedicated myself entirely to pediatric ophthalmology."

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• examination of children from birth – monitoring vision development and detecting possible abnormalities;
• preventive check-ups – regular vision testing to prevent complications and preserve visual acuity;
• diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases: inflammatory conditions (conjunctivitis, blepharitis, chorioretinitis), vision disorders (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), strabismus (angle determination, treatment, binocular vision correction), severe pathologies (cataract, glaucoma, retinal diseases);
• removal of foreign objects from the cornea;
• conservative treatment of chalazion;
• Modern diagnostic methods: biomicroscopy (detailed eye examination), refractometry and retinoscopy (light refraction measurement), ophthalmometry (corneal parameter assessment), intraocular pressure measurement, color perception testing, rescription of corrective glasses.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• "Besides ophthalmology, I am also interested in psychology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, and neurology. These fields are closely linked to eye health, as the nervous system, psycho-emotional state, and ENT diseases can affect vision and its development. A holistic approach allows for a better understanding of vision disorders and more effective correction."

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy gardening as nature provides peace and inspiration. Traveling opens new perspectives. I love reading historical and humorous books, as well as poetry that touches the soul. I also attend medical conferences and exhibitions to stay updated on the latest medical advancements. My favorite movies include classic comedies, psychological dramas, and thought-provoking films like Papillon and Message in a Bottle."

Doctor's advice:

• "Children’s vision evolves with age, so early detection and prevention are crucial. Regular check-ups can prevent complications and ensure lifelong healthy vision!"