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Testimonials
“It was fascinating to see the (IOL manufacturing) facility. The process of making sure the IOLs are of high quality...well polished…it was amazing that the standards are so hi...
“The intraocular lens manufacturing facility is at par with the best manufacturing facilities of the west – a beautiful clean-room facility and excellent quality control. So th...
The primary focus is to deliver extremely high quality eye care. We always believe that vision & sight are such things that you can never say that there are children of a lesse...
“I found from my 5 day clinic work at TIO and outreach camps here in Nepal that, rural populations are less aware of the causes of childhood blindness and are also somewhat negli...
“This is really unique in this part of Asia. We admire from afar that the Tilganga Eye Center has become a center of excellence for the quality of service it provides. It is a ho...
“The Joys of sight restoration is incomparable with anything in the world. It is like giving life back to the living. It is for this joy that TIO (Tilganga institute of Ophthalom...
"TIO has helped thousands of cataract patients who might otherwise die blind, leaving behind famalies impoverised for caring for them. They are first-class treatment ... after a sh...
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  • 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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Patient Information

  • What does a new patient need to get treatment in the hospital?
  • What time should I come to the hospital to get a coupon and what time does registration begin?
  • How much does it cost for registration?
  • How much does it cost for an eye operation at Tilganga?
  • Who is the best doctor at Tilganga institute of Ophthalomology?

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Research

The 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.

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Camps and Events
OMEC-Mustang Mustang OMEC 15th-18th September, 2011
THIMI Camp TIO is going to conduct a screening camp at Madhyapur Thimi Municipality-12 with the support of Stan...
Our Partners
FOLThe Fred Hollows Foundation
Our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.

cureblindness.orgThe Himalayan Cataract Project
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure.
Our Supporters
  • USAID, USA | AUSAID, Australia
  • Vision Tibet SOIR - IM, Sweden
  • All for Charity Australia/Hongkong
  • International Federation Eye and Tissue Banks, USA
  • Jan Kok Fund - The Netherlands
  • Rigpe Dorje Foundation - USA
  • Hong Kong Buddhist Trust
  • Swiss Red Cross
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