Ophthalmology

About Us

The Ophthalmology Department was established in the year 1945, the era in which Eye and ENT was a combined subject. Today the Department is equipped with latest machines for cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification), Fundus camera, OCT machine, Argon Laser, A-Scan, B-Scan, IOL master, Fundus fluorescein angiography and other modern diagnostic and surgical instruments. It has a well established optical section for fitting and dispensing all kinds of spectacles and a contact lens clinic as well. The department has the distinction of being a pioneer in the community Ophthalmology outreach programme which was started in 1958 under the guidance of Dr. Victor C Rambo and covered the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Features

Suture-less cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification) with all types of premium IOL implantation facilities (Monofocal, Multifocal, Toric, Symphony etc)
Nd Laser Capsulotomy
Glaucoma services (Perimetry, pachymetry, Glaucoma surgeries)
Squint correction Surgeries (for adults and children)
Paediatric Ophthalmology services (Paediatric cataracts, Squint correction, ROP screening and laser facility )
Medical Retina services [ FFA, OCT, Lasers (PRP and Macular Grid), Anti u2013 VEGF treatment ]
State of the art optical section for dispensing all kinds of spectacles and contact lenses
Low vision services for the rehabilitation of visually impaired
Customised ocular prosthesis (artificial eye)

Quick Facts

State of the art eye care services

Pioneers in outreach services in North India

The only center in Punjab to offer customized Ocular prosthesis

Leaders in ROP screening and treatment facilities

Low vision Services available for the rehabilitation of the visually impaired

Our Expertise

Phacoemulsification with premium IOLs (monofocal, multifocal, toric, symphony)
Nd YAG Capsulotomy
Trabeculectomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
Squint Correction Surgeries
Congenital cataract surgeries with IOL implantation
Ocular trauma repair surgeries
Lasers and Anti VEGFs for diabetic retinopathy
Lid surgeries (ectropion, entropion, electro-epilation)
Laser for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Optical section for dispensing and fitting of all kinds of spectacles including bifocals, progressive glasses, and contact lenses
Customised Ocular prosthesis (artificial eyes)
Low Vision services for the visually impaired