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id=\"elementor-tab-title-1231\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Overview<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1232\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Vision<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1233\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mission<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1234\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1234\" 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aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Overview<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1231\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1231\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\">The Medical Parasitology Department at the Research Institute of\nOphthalmology is dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and control of\nparasitic infections that affect the eye and surrounding tissues. The\ndepartment plays a vital role in supporting clinical and research\nactivities through advanced laboratory investigations and evidence-\nbased practices.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Vision<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1232\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\">To be a leading center of excellence in ocular parasitology, contributing\nto improved eye health through innovative research, accurate\ndiagnosis, and effective prevention strategies.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mission<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1233\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\">To provide high-quality diagnostic services for parasitic eye diseases.\nTo support clinical departments with accurate and timely laboratory\nresults.\nTo advance scientific research in the field of ocular parasitology.\nTo contribute to the education and training of healthcare professionals\nand researchers.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1234\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Equipment<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1234\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1234\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"card-grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img115.jpg\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"card-title\">Water Bath<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img116.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Fluorescence Microscope<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img119.jpg\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"card-title\">ELISA Reader<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img120.jpg\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"card-title\">shaker<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img123.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 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class=\"card-title\">Inverted Microscope<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img135.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Cell Homogenizer<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img136.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Incubator<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img139.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Water Bath<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rio-conference.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img143.jpg\" \/>\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Magnetic Stirrer<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1235\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Services provided<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1235\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1235\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>-Laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections affecting the eye.<br \/>-Microscopic and molecular identification of parasites.<br \/>-Facilities and techniques in the unit that serves patients in :<\/p><p>1. Diagnosis of different parasitic infections using various stool<br \/>examination techniques or<br \/>antigen detection (eg. H pylori antigen in stool)2. ELISA detection of Toxoplasma<\/p><p>3. Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba by culture<br \/>-Consultation and support for clinicians in managing parasitic eye<br \/>diseases.<\/p><p>-Participation in epidemiological studies and public health initiatives.<\/p><p>-Training programs for students, interns, and laboratory personnel.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1236\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1236\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1236\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The department is actively involved in research focusing on:<br \/>Ocular parasitic infections and their impact on vision.<br \/>Development of improved diagnostic techniques.<br \/>Epidemiology and prevention of parasitic diseases.<br \/>Drug efficacy and resistance patterns in parasitic infections.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1237\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Department Members<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1237\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1237\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\">The department consists of a multidisciplinary team including:\n\nProfessors and Associate Professors\nAssistant Professors and Lecturers\nMedical Laboratory Specialists\nResearchers and Technicians<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Vision Mission Equipment Services provided Research Activities Department Members Overview The Medical Parasitology Department at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology is dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and control of parasitic infections that affect the eye and surrounding tissues. 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