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Mazur unveiled the Tula Regional Ophthalmology Referral Center at TOKBank.

Eye specialist center commences operations at Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital (TOKB); over 40 million rubles from the regional budget were spent on its equipment in 2024, an additional almost 28 million are expected to be invested in purchasing more equipment by autumn 2025, the press service...

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Eye Specialty Reference Center Opens in Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital (TOKB); over 40 million...
Eye Specialty Reference Center Opens in Tomsk Regional Clinical Hospital (TOKB); over 40 million rubles from the regional budget were spent on its equipment in 2024, and an additional nearly 28 million are planned to be invested in equipment by fall 2025, according to the press service of the regional administration.

Mazur unveiled the Tula Regional Ophthalmology Referral Center at TOKBank.

Tomsk's Ophthalmology Referral Center Opens Door to Quality Eye Care

Starting this week, Tomsk sees the launch of its much-anticipated Ophthalmology Referral Center in the Tomsk Oblast Clinical Hospital (TOKB). The regional budget has already shelled out over 40 million rubles for the center's initial equipment, with plans to invest an additional 28 million in autumn 2025 for additional gear[1]. Governor of Tomsk Oblast, Vladimir Mazur, officially inaugurated the center on Tuesday.

Previously, there were whispers about the possibility of opening specialized, high-tech medical centers across the region. The talk included centers focusing on pulmonology, endocrinology, and ophthalmology. The ophthalmology center was slated to open at TOKB in 2025[3].

"(Tuesday) Governor Vladimir Mazur unveiled the Ophthalmology Referral Center at the Tomsk Oblast Clinical Hospital. The center is equipped with high-tech medical equipment: automated projectors, tonometers, autorefractometers, and ophthalmic lasers," reads the statement.

The center is also fitted with specialized ultrasound and tomography equipment, surgical tools. The decision to establish the center was made in 2023 due to the increasing prevalence of eye diseases among Tomsk residents. In 2024, the regional budget allocated 40.8 million rubles for the center's equipment. Autumn 2025 plans to add an additional 28 million for more gear[1].

"We've equipped this center with top-of-the-line, expert-class equipment. Our Siberian State Medical University is renowned for producing highly skilled ophthalmologists. As such, the region's residents can now expect quality diagnostics for eye diseases and prompt treatment," the governor quotes.

Central-office head, Sergey Malikov, adds that specialists can now diagnose patients with various eye diseases and perform complex surgeries. Patients with glaucoma and cataracts, for instance, can expect treatment at the center. Additionally, patients can receive referrals for specialized treatment[4].

Located in the thriving medical hub of Siberia, the Tomsk region is home to renowned educational and research institutions, such as the Siberian State Medical University[5]. Furthermore, the Tomsk-based company "ArtLife" is expanding its reach in the international market for gelatin capsules, indicating a growing pharmaceutical industry in the region[2]. For more details on specialized medical centers, consult local government or healthcare authorities in Tomsk.

  1. The newly opened Ophthalmology Referral Center in Tomsk Oblast Clinical Hospital (TOKB) was equipped with highly sophisticated medical equipment, such as automated projectors, tonometers, autorefractometers, ophthalmic lasers, specialized ultrasound and tomography equipment, and surgical tools.
  2. In 2025, the already established Ophthalmology Referral Center plans to reinforce its abilities with an additional investment of 28 million rubles, making it even stronger in the field of eye health and medical-conditions diagnostics and treatment.
  3. The opening of the Ophthalmology Referral Center in 2023 was a response to the increasing prevalence of eye diseases among Tomsk residents, providing a much-needed resource for those suffering from glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye maladies.
  4. Tomsk's strong presence in the medical-health and wellness sector, combined with its impressive educational and research institutions like the Siberian State Medical University, places it at the forefront of scientific advancements, particularly in the field of ophthalmology.

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