Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Outpatient Clinic plays a critical role across our hospital in the processes of infection control, prevention, and the management of systemic infections. Minimizing the risk of infection, particularly during ophthalmic surgery processes, maintaining the hygiene standards in our hospital at the highest level, and ensuring patient safety is the primary field of work of our department.
In our outpatient clinic; pre-operative infection screenings, diagnosis and treatment of systemic infectious diseases, rational management of antibiotic use, and follow-up processes aimed at preventing hospital infections are carried out with professional diligence. Particularly during the preparation phase for eye surgeries, our patients' systemic health statuses are evaluated to check whether there are any findings that could pose an infection risk; when necessary, required precautions are taken in coordination with the relevant branches.
Modern microbiology laboratory facilities and up-to-date clinical guidelines are utilized in diagnostic processes. In the diagnosis and treatment of systemic infections (viral, bacterial, or fungal agents) that may accompany eye diseases, a multidisciplinary approach is exhibited in full cooperation with our ophthalmology specialists.
With the academic background brought by our identity as a training and research hospital, our department plays an active role in both hospital infection surveillance studies and infection control committee activities, ensuring that our hospital remains a safe healthcare environment.
The primary goal of our Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Outpatient Clinic is to protect our patients from infection risks through early diagnosis and effective treatment approaches, to maintain in-hospital hygiene standards at international levels, and to provide the safest environment that supports surgical success.