Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai
The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital Chennai, is the oldest eye hospital in the Indian subcontinent and in Asia. The institute was established in 1819 and is the second oldest hospital of its kind, next only to the Moorfield Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom.
The hospital is associated with the prestigious Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College, Chennai and is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.Description
With support from the Lions Club of Chennai District 324 A workers ensure a 24-hour eye donation and eye banking service.
Training programmes offered include short-term exam-oriented training for diploma in National Board Exams.Courses offered
- Optometry: Diploma in Optometry and BSc Optometry
- Post-graduate courses after MBBS, namely, MS and DO
