This department with all its divisions is capable of treating all diseases of the eyes , optic nerve, and  adenexa such as the lacrimal system and eyelids.The various units treat the eyes and all diseases or refractive errors that may affect them, including the treatment of diseases that affect the eye from trauma or infections. It can also perform  surgical procedures (day case) for refractive purposes and treatment of cataract and glaucoma, various corneal surgeries, and other diseases as well as the  latest excimar laser   technologies. There is also a unit for the treatment of retinal diseases and retinopathy by modern methods, and a specialized unit for  the treatment of children's eyes.