Department of Ophthalmology

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Working with the Moto of “Nobody should go blind due to lack of treatment” the department of   ophthalmology in BGS GIMS has been guided by efficiency & integrity. We have consistently been delivering various eye care services starting from basic services like refraction to specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services in different sub-specialties of ophthalmology like Glaucoma, Cornea& Retina. We are equipped with state of the art lasers for glaucoma and retinal diseases and phacoemulsification facilities for cataract surgery. Quality is our responsibility and we strived our best to restore and promote our patients eye health.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICESAVAILABLE:

  • Slit lamp biomicroscopy 
  • Computerized Auto-refraction & Spectacle Prescription 
  • Keratometry and A-scan
  • Ultrasound  B-Scan 
  • Humphrey Automated Perimetry
  • Anterior segment digital photography 
  • Pachymetry
  • Tonometry

OPERATIVE –PROCEDURES:

  • Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery with imported foldable lens implantation
  • Glaucoma Surgeries
  • Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft 
  • Lid Surgeries 
  • Lacrimal surgeries

LASER-PROCEDURES:

  • ND: Yag laser treatment
  • Retinal Laser treatment 

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

  • Eye banking activities
  • Cataract surgery camps in rural areas
  • School screening Programme
  • ROP Screening

SUB-SPECIALITY SERVICES:

  • Cornea services
  • Glaucoma  Services
  • Vitro –retina services
  • Occuloplasty & Squint Services
  • Low vision rehabilitation & aids

Dr. Nibedita Acharya
Professor and Head
Department of Ophthalmology