Strokova Maryna Viktorivna

Category: Higher

Education:

• Grodno Medical Institute;
• Kyiv Medical Institute

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

• member of the Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists of Ukraine;
• annual participation in the «Refractive Plener» conference dedicated to modern methods of diagnosing and correcting visual disorders in children;
• participation in professional meetings and conferences on the latest technologies in ophthalmology, including OPHTHALMIC-HUB;
• participation in professional events dedicated to modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and strabismus.

Areas of professional development:

• 2002–2023 — Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at the Clinical Diagnostic Polyclinic of the Okhmatdyt National Specialized Children's Hospital;
• continuous professional development and training in oculoplastic surgery and ocular prosthetics, diagnosis and correction of refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, diagnosis and treatment of strabismus, and modern vision correction methods.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• examination of children from the first days of life, monitoring the development of vision, and early detection of visual disorders;
• preventive eye examinations for children and adults to detect changes in eye health at an early stage;
• diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory eye diseases, including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and chorioretinitis;
• diagnosis and correction of refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism;
• diagnosis and treatment of strabismus, assessment of binocular vision — the ability of both eyes to work together;
• diagnosis of retinal diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye conditions;
• removal of foreign bodies from the cornea;
• conservative treatment of chalazion — an inflammatory lump in the eyelid without surgical intervention;
• biomicroscopy — a detailed examination of the eye structures using a specialized optical instrument;
• refractometry — assessment of the eye's optical power and refractive errors;
• retinoscopy — assessment of eye refraction using a beam of light;
• ophthalmometry — measurement of the optical parameters of the cornea;
• assessment of color vision — the ability to distinguish colors;
• prescription of glasses for vision correction;
• the most common complaints patients seek care for include eye redness and inflammation, eye pain or discomfort, excessive tearing, blurred distance or near vision, eye strain while reading or working at a computer, strabismus, a foreign-body sensation in the eye, eye injuries, foreign objects entering the eye, and suspected cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal diseases.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• «In addition to ophthalmology, I am interested in psychology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, and neurology. These fields are related to eye health because the condition of the nervous system, a child's psycho-emotional state, and diseases of the ear, throat, and nose can affect vision and its development. A comprehensive approach to health helps better understand the causes of visual disorders and choose an appropriate correction strategy.»

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• «In my free time, I enjoy taking care of my garden and vegetable garden, as nature brings peace and inspiration. Traveling opens new horizons and allows me to see the world from different perspectives. I enjoy reading historical and humorous books, as well as poetry that touches the soul. I attend medical conferences and exhibitions to keep up with the latest developments in medicine. I enjoy old comedy films, psychological dramas, and feature films that make you think, including Babka and Message in a Bottle.»

Doctor's advice:

• «A child's vision changes and develops with age, so it is important to identify potential problems in a timely manner. Regular ophthalmological examinations help monitor visual development and detect problems that require attention at an early stage. Take care of your children's vision — it is extremely important for their development and everyday life.»