Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology | |
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Geography | |
Location |
Gaushala, Bagmati Bridge |
History | |
Founded | 1992 |
Links | |
Website | http://www.tilganga.org |
Gaushala, Bagmati Bridge
Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) or Tilganga Eye Centre for prevention and control of blindness program in Nepal is the implementing body of the Nepal Eye Program, a non-profit, community based, non-government organization. The current facility was opened in 1994.
With an aim to act as a model for treatment research and training, independent of, but in co-operation with all other eye care centres and organizations in Nepal, the current TIO facility was opened in 1994.
Surgeries
General Ophthalmology
Pathology Lab
Each specialist service handles a particular sub-speciality of ophthalmology
For the provision of basic ophthalmic services in rural areas of Nepal the TIO has established a number of Community Eye Centres (CEC). The eye centres are currently located in:
The centres, in additional to providing clinical services, also provide eye education and cataract screening services.