“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 Ophthalomology) and its staff are compassionate and dedicated for... to give first class eye care.”
Lisa Ling, National geographic/MSNBC Ultimate explorer correspondent
“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 high. I don’t think there’s a lens factory in the world that is of a higher standard.”
Dr. Edward Wilson, Chairman, Storm Eye Institute, South Carolina, USA
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.
The Research Committee is the governing body; they are responsible for the generation and allocation of funds for activities while also determining the research priorities.The Institutional Review Committee is accredited by the Nepal Health Research Council and is responsible for the quality of research as well as maintaining the technical and ethical considerations in line with the Declaration of Helsinki.
From inception till 2008, the TIO Research Department has published more than thirty-five papers in national and international Medline indexed journals. More than ten papers are currently under peer-review for publication
Randomized clinical trial on C-KAD Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Loss of Visual Function due to Age-Related Nuclear Cataracts
Bhaktapur visual impairment and glaucoma study
Visual axis opacification in the children operated for the Pediatric cataract
Prospective study on outcome of cataract surgery in patients
Biometry of Pediatric Cataract at tertiary eye care centre, Nepal
Effective screening program in School Children
Red reflex screening for Retinoblastoma early diagnosis and Treatment
Refractive Error (RE) Survey In central Development Region of Nepal
Awareness of ocular diseases in Nepalese population
Patient satisfaction at tertiary and community eye centre of Nepal
Outcome of auto-conjunctival grafting for primary pterygia
Analyzing risk factors of Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment – a hospital based study
Predictive value of optical coherence tomography after laser photocoagulation in clinically significant macular edema in diabetic maculopathy
Outcome of IntravitrealAvastin in ARMD
Incidence of Posterior Capsular Opacification within 1 year of SICS
Opportunistic screening of Glaucoma in Community Screening Camps.
Astigmatism changes before and after Pterygium Surgery.
Comparative study of endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy and external dacryocystorhinostomy in the management of lacrimal duct obstruction
TIO also provides the small-scale academic research opportunities in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Certificate in Health Science (Ophthalmology) Course. This course is run by the collaboration of Tilganga Eye Centre and Dhulikhel Medical Institute under Kathmandu University.
Keeping in view of significance of research in the quality service and other academic activities, TIO has constituted a IRC.
The IRC is formulated by five members. It is chaired by deputy medical director of Tilganga eye centre. One member is invited from outside of this centre. This IRC has accredited by NHRC. It follows the all rules and regulations of NHRC in conducting each and every research activities.
The Committee members of IRC are as follows:
Chairperson- Dr. Reeta Gurung
Member- Dr. Govinda Paudyal
Member- Dr. Suman Sumser Thapa
Member- Dr. Shiba Kumar Rai
Member Secretary- Mr. Mohan Krishna Shrestha
TIO- IRC looks after the all activities at TIO. IRC also organized three days research methodology and writing scientific paper training for faculty of MD residency and other managerial staffs of Tilganga institute of Ophthalomolog.
In house research competition is going to start from this year through the Tilganga eye centre basket fund created by own budget.
Tilganga institute of Ophthalomolog has formulated the research committee under the chair of Medical Director of centre with six members. It will help to manage the all research activities under the Tilganga institute of Ophthalomolog.
