The Department of Ophthalmology is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases, offering specialized care to preserve and restore vision. The department provides comprehensive services ranging from routine eye examinations to advanced surgical interventions, while also contributing to medical education, research, and community outreach programs.
Vision
To be a leading center for eye care, education, and research, dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness and ensuring quality vision care for all.
Mission
- To provide comprehensive, ethical, and compassionate eye care services using advanced technology.
- To train undergraduate and postgraduate students in the science and art of ophthalmology.
- To promote community eye health programs for early detection and prevention of blindness.
- To advance research and innovation in ophthalmology and visual sciences.
- To collaborate with national and global eye care initiatives for better vision outcomes.
Clinical Services
- Outpatient and inpatient services for common and complex eye conditions.
- Diagnosis and management of cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, corneal diseases, squint, and refractive errors.
- Oculoplasty and cosmetic eye surgeries.
- Advanced procedures such as phacoemulsification, LASIK, and vitreo-retinal surgeries.
- Vision screening, low-vision aids, and pediatric ophthalmology services.
Academic & Research Activities
- Training for MBBS and MS (Ophthalmology) students with clinical demonstrations, case discussions, and surgical exposure.
- Faculty-led research projects, clinical trials, and publications in ophthalmology.
- Organization of workshops, CME programs, and eye health awareness camps.
- Participation in community eye screening programs in rural and urban areas.
Infrastructure & Facilities
- State-of-the-art Eye OPD with diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
- Dedicated Operation Theatres for ophthalmic microsurgeries.
- Advanced diagnostic facilities: Slit lamp, Fundus photography, OCT, Perimetry, and A-scan/B-scan ultrasonography.
- Specialized Contact Lens and Low-Vision Clinic.
- Experienced faculty and trained ophthalmic staff providing holistic eye care.
Scope of Available Services
- Cataract Services: Phacoemulsification (Oertli Catarhex III) surgery with Standard & Premium Intra-Ocular-Lenses (IOL)
- Retina Services: Direct & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Fundus Photograph, Green Laser, OCT
- Glaucoma Services: Pressure Check by Tonometry (Schiotz, Applanation, Tonopen, Non-Contact Tonometer), Automated-Perimetry, Gonioscopy, YAG-laser, Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Oculoplasty Services: Entropion, Ectropion repair, DCR, Lid Injury repair, Lid growth removal, Tarsorraphy Squint assessment by Synoptophore & Prisms + Squint Surgery
- Pterygium surgery with Autografting
- Refractive Services: Slit Lamp examination, Retinoscopy + Automated Refractometer (Topcon) for refraction, Lensometer to check power of glasses, Color vision test, Keratometer (manual & automatic) + A-scan for IOL power calculation.
- Cornea Retrieval Centre (Eye Donation)
- Specialty Clinics:- (Refraction, Retina, Squint, Glaucoma)
- Minor Procedures:- Foreign Body removal, Syringing, Chalazion removal, Chemical Burns M/n