Overview
The department was founded in 2002 along with the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and has been the focus of our Chairman Mr. D.K Audikesavulu . Under his directions the department has bloomed into an centre providing free eye care services to the poor in rural Bangalore and Whitefield. It is also a referral centre for IT professionals in ITPL , Bangalore’s information technology park, and construction labour from the neighbouring areas.
The department trains undergraduate medical students in the VIMS & RC providing over 200 hours of practical teaching , and 120 hours of theory and tutorials to them over 18 months affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.
The department trains interns who have just completed their medical degree , ensuring they are well versed in the primary and secondary care of common eye disease.
The department also has trained postgraduates for the Diplomate in National Board exam who have completed their prescribed courses and their theory and practical exam with success.
The faculty include ophthalmologists who have adequate teaching and professional experience.
Services Provided by the Department- Diagnosis and treatment of Corneal disease and Eye banking
- Screening and treatment of children with delayed milestones, premature neonates and strabismus
- Cataract extraction and IOL implantation free of cost to the poor , Phacoemulsification and IOL implantation , Oculoplasty including management of lacrimal sac and orbital disorders
- Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
- Screening and treatment of Diabetic retinopathy , angiography ,laser photocoagulation.
- Management of simple retinal detachments
- Attached optician service and contact lens clinic
Why Choose Us?
The department has faculty trained in the various sub specialities and is setting up clinics in oculoplasty, cornea service, glaucoma service , pediatric ophthalmology, cataract service , and retina service.
- The service is personal and patients can choose which doctor they would like to see.
- The service is provided at no cost to the socio economically deprived on par with paying patients who are also growing in number.
- The hospital is based in a rural area with beautiful surroundings and yet extremely well connected by bus and taxi services .
