IPS Central Hospital

IPS Central Hospital Now Scheduling Ophthalmological Studies Via WhatsApp

The Social Security Institute (IPS) announced the implementation of ophthalmological study scheduling via WhatsApp, exclusively for the IPS Central Hospital, but not for calls or other types of consultations.

Starting this Monday, January 27, a new scheduling method for ophthalmological studies is being implemented. To do this, the number +595 (0) 962 354 837 is enabled to schedule via WhatsApp, from Monday to Friday from 6am to 3pm.

The IPS clarified that this cell phone line is exclusively for scheduling appointments for ophthalmological studies at the Central Hospital, not for calls or other types of consultations.

List of ophthalmological studies that can be scheduled at IPS Central Hospital:

  • Capsulotomy – Yag Laser
  • Iridectomy
  • Oculoplasty
  • AGF – Angiography
  • Orthoptic exercises
  • Campimetry
  • Ecobiometrics
  • Laser – Panphotocoagulation
  • Retina – consultation
  • Topography
  • Cornea – consultation
  • Pachymetry
  • Pressure curve – PT – CTO – CT
  • Microscopy/Lambda Test/PAM
  • OCT-Macula
  • OCT – Glaucoma
  • Neuro Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma – Gonoscopy
  • Fundus

To make an appointment, you must send a photo of your study order and ID card.

This new scheduling method seeks to optimise service to insured persons by avoiding queues to schedule and confirm said medical studies.