About TIO
Services
Eye Bank
FH IOL Lab
TIO is the implementing body of the Nepal Eye Program, a non profit, community based, non-government organization. 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.
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An OPD (outpatient department) is where modern ophthalmic care is given to the general public. From TIO’s inception to-date interventions and modalities such as modern cataract, corneal transplant, glaucoma surgeries, vitreo-retinal surgeries, orbital surgeries, strabismus surgery and refractive surgery have been offered. Most recently, uvea clinics and 24 hour’s emergency services have been added to the services being provided.
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The Nepal Eye Bank at TIO is an unprecedented facility in Nepal. The concept of the Eye Bank was supported by the International Federation of Eye and Tissue Banks (IFETB), before TIO was even built in 1994.
As the only Eye Bank in Nepal it has the responsibility to carry out various important functions, including:
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The IOL Laboratory has been enjoying steady growth and has been known internationally for its high quality intraocular lenses. Being an integral part of a not-for-profit institution, the laboratory has a sole objective to provide products which are extremely safe and of uncompromised quality.
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ResearchThe Research Department is the implementing body of research under the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO). It conducts basic, epidemiological, survey and operational research. The department focuses on improvement of knowledge management; patient management and helping TIO provide high quality affordable services to the underprivileged. |

