Department of Ophthalmology
Overview
The Department of Ophthalmology at Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Patan Hospital, was established with the mission to improve the eye health status of the people of Nepal. It aims to provide comprehensive eye care to large population groups in both urban and rural areas. With service as the supreme priority, the department also focuses on producing highly skilled human resources. The education in Ophthalmology at the institute aims to produce medical professionals for nations struggling to provide adequate eye care services.
Since its establishment, the department has become well-recognized for delivering affordable, high-quality eye care services to economically poor and underprivileged communities. Faculty members and undergraduate students are actively involved in clinical research, with many articles published in international and national peer-reviewed journals.
Ophthalmic Services
Out-Patient Services (OPD)
General OPD: Available on all working days.
Specialty Services: Include comprehensive eye care, refraction services, and various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
In-Patient Services
Provides care for patients requiring hospitalization for eye-related conditions.
Community Eye Services
Extends eye care services to rural and underserved areas.
Ophthalmic Surgeries
Includes a wide range of surgical procedures to treat various eye conditions.
Sub-specialty Services
Offers specialized care in different areas of ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Services
Refraction Service
Ophthalmic Biometry
Ophthalmic Ultrasound Service
Ophthalmic Laboratory Service
Ophthalmic Laser Services: Diode, Argon, Yag Laser
Ophthalmic Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Automated Visual Field Test
Wide Field Fundus Photo with Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
Emergency Eye Services
Provides urgent care for eye emergencies.
Day Care Surgery
Offers same-day surgical procedures.
Interdisciplinary Services
Collaborates with other departments for comprehensive patient care.
Extended Hospital Services
Includes additional services to support patient care.
Pharmacy
Provides medications and other eye care products.
Educational Program
Undergraduate
MBBS Program: Includes ophthalmology training as part of the curriculum.
Postgraduate
MD-Ophthalmology Program: Started in 2024 A.D.
Periodic Training
MDGP, MD Internal Medicine, MD Pediatrics, BN & MN Programs: Includes ophthalmology rotations and training.
The department’s strength lies in its young, energetic staff and their strong teamwork and unity, ensuring the best patient care.