Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital
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| Website | [www.islamia.org.bd Official website] |
The Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital is a renowned ophthalmology hospital located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the largest and oldest eye care facilities in the country, providing comprehensive eye care services to patients from all over Bangladesh and neighboring regions.
History[edit | edit source]
The Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital was established in 1960 by the late Mirza Ahmad Ispahani, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. The hospital was founded with the mission to provide affordable and high-quality eye care to the people of Bangladesh. Over the years, it has grown into a leading center for ophthalmic care, education, and research.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offers a wide range of services in the field of ophthalmology. It has several specialized departments, including:
- Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Retina and Vitreous
- Cornea and External Eye Diseases
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Oculoplasty and Orbital Surgery
- Neuro-ophthalmology
Services[edit | edit source]
Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Diagnostic services such as visual field testing, optical coherence tomography, and ultrasound biomicroscopy.
- Surgical services including cataract surgery, LASIK, and vitrectomy.
- Medical management of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
- Emergency eye care services.
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
The hospital is also a center for education and training in ophthalmology. It offers:
- Residency programs in ophthalmology.
- Fellowship programs in various subspecialties.
- Continuing medical education (CME) programs for practicing ophthalmologists.
- Training programs for ophthalmic technicians and nurses.
Research[edit | edit source]
Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital is involved in various research activities aimed at advancing the field of ophthalmology. The hospital collaborates with national and international research institutions to conduct clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
Community Outreach[edit | edit source]
The hospital is committed to community service and regularly conducts outreach programs to provide eye care services to underserved populations. These programs include:
- Free eye camps in rural areas.
- School screening programs for children.
- Public awareness campaigns on eye health and prevention of blindness.
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