Arestovych Iryna Antonivna

Work experience: 27 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Gomel State Medical Institute, surgical subinternship;
• residency in ophthalmology at the Eye Microsurgery Center

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

• participant of professional congresses and symposiums: 5th UAO Congress “Ophthalmic Light. Ophthalmic Surgery in Ukraine 2024,” Glaucoma+2023 — Civil and Military Eye Trauma, Retina Lviv 2023, Ophthalmology Spring: Preservative-Free (2023, 2024);
• participant of scientific and practical conferences: Ophthalmic HUB, IV Shevalev Readings, Filatov Readings, Podillia Retina;
• participant in educational marathons and specialized initiatives: OPHTHALMIC iSCHOOL, EyeRing 2024;
• regular attendee of thematic workshops on glaucoma, myopia, uveitis, eye trauma, retinal and optic nerve pathology, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), OCT diagnostics, vitreoretinal surgery, as well as psychological support for doctors and patients in stressful conditions.

Areas of professional development:

• ongoing knowledge renewal and improvement of practical skills;
• regular participation in continuing education and pre-certification cycles, including courses on optometry and contact lens fitting, glaucoma, therapeutic ophthalmology, ophthalmic surgery, rehabilitation of patients with combat injuries;
• active study and implementation of international approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• comprehensive vision diagnostics: visual acuity testing (visometry), biomicroscopy, fundus examination, autorefractokeratometry, intraocular pressure measurement (pneumotonometry, Maklakov method, iCare);
• treatment and prevention of inflammatory, vascular, and degenerative eye diseases.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• “Vision is not just about the eyes — it reflects the overall condition of the body. That’s why I actively rely on knowledge from related fields: neurology, endocrinology, cardiology, and psychology. This interdisciplinary approach helps to more accurately determine the causes of vision disorders and select an individualized, effective, and safe treatment.”

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy traveling, classical literature, and music.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your eyes daily — they require regular attention like any other organ. A healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, and proper sleep and rest patterns are essential. Limit screen time, take breaks during visual strain, and protect your eyes from UV exposure. Don’t delay a visit to the ophthalmologist when symptoms arise — early diagnosis yields the best results. And most importantly — follow your doctor’s recommendations: modern ophthalmology offers many solutions for preserving and improving vision.”