Molochkovetska(Kozeruk)
Daryna Vadymivna
Ophthalmologist • Pediatric ophthalmologist • Optometrist
"Quality vision begins with accurate diagnostics, modern treatment and trust between the doctor and the patient."
Education
• 2014–2017 — Chernihiv Basic Medical College of the Chernihiv Regional Council, specialty "Medical", qualification — paramedic.
• 2017–2023 — Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M. I. Pirogov, specialty "Medicine".
• 2023–2025 — internship in the specialty "Ophthalmology" on the basis of the Department of Eye Microsurgery with a Unit of Eye Trauma and Acute Pathology of the Organ of Vision of the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Hospital named after M. I. Pirogov and the Department of Eye Diseases of the Vinnytsia National Medical University.
• 2025 — specialization "Pediatric ophthalmology".
Professional path
She began her professional path in medicine by working as an operating room nurse, which gave her valuable practical experience in the operating room and an understanding of all stages of surgical treatment.
During her internship, she gained practical experience in managing patients with various ophthalmological pathologies - from the initial examination to postoperative observation. She conducted diagnostics and treatment, participated in the management of patients with emergency conditions, assisted during ophthalmological operations and performed surgical manipulations under the guidance of experienced doctors. In parallel, she worked as an optometrist, improving her skills in modern diagnostics and selection of ocular and contact correction.
Since 2025, I have been working as an ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist and optometrist in the optics "ochi".
Also, since 2025, I have been a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Eye Diseases of Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M. I. Pirogov.
Main areas of work
• Comprehensive diagnostics of eye diseases in children and adults.
• Diagnostics and treatment of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
• Control of the progression of myopia in accordance with modern international recommendations.
• Selection of specialized ocular lenses for the control of myopia.
• Selection of soft contact lenses:
• spherical;
• toric;
• multifocal;
• for the control of myopia.
• Orthokeratology (night contact lenses).
• Selection of ocular correction of any complexity:
• single-focal;
• office;
• progressive;
• with accommodation support.
Professional development
I constantly improve my qualifications, take thematic courses, master classes, simulation trainings and participate in international scientific forums.
Among professional events:
• Cornea Academy;
• European Contact Lens Society of Ophthalmologists (ECLSO);
• International Course in Orbitoplastic Surgery (ICOS);
• thematic schools on orthokeratology, contact correction, OCT diagnostics and modern ophthalmology;
• All-Ukrainian conferences on ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology and optometry.
Scientific activity
I combine practical medical activity with scientific work. I am the author and co-author of scientific articles, international theses, posters and reports dedicated to modern ophthalmology, corneal pathology, contact correction, orthokeratology, ophthalmotraumatology and eyelid diseases.
Scientific article
• “Value orientations of schoolchildren on the path to building their own health”.
International Abstracts, Posters and Reports
• Targeted Antibiotic Therapy of Purulent Corneal Ulcer Following Severe Combined Eye Trauma: A Clinical Case — oral report, Cornea Academy (2026).
• Giant Cyst of the Gland of Moll of the Upper Eyelid: A Rare Clinical Case — international poster, ICOS (Italy, 2026).
• Our Experience Using a Peroxide System Based on HydraGlyde™️ Moisture Matrix in Orthokeratology Lens Care — international poster, 51st ECLSO Congress (Vienna, 2026).
Professional Credo
My goal is for each patient to receive not only an accurate diagnosis and modern treatment, but also a complete understanding of the state of their vision and confidence in the correctness of the chosen tactics.
I believe that modern ophthalmology is a combination of highly accurate diagnostics, evidence-based medicine, modern technologies and sincere care for the patient.
Personal qualities
Responsible, attentive, friendly and open to communication.