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Since
its
start
in
September
2006
Biratnagar
Eye
Hospital
has
progressed
into
an
eye
hospital
widely
recognized
for
delivering
affordable
high
quality
eye
care
services
to
the
economically
poor
and under-privileged
people
of
the
community.
Aim
And
Objective:
To
contribute
to
the
achievement
of
V2020
goals
through
elimination
of
avoidable
blindness
by
providing
sustainable
eye
care
service
and
improving
the
quality
of
life
of
persons
with
disabilities
thus
contributing
to
poverty
alleviation
in
Nepal
Strengthening
and
providing
of
comprehensive
quality
eye
care
services,
CBR
and
ear
care
services
in
Koshi,
zone
in
eastern
Nepal
Coverage
Area: Koshi
Zone.
Available
Services
:
Outpatients
services
General
Examiation
Visual
Acuity
Direct-
and
indirect
ophthalmoscopy
Slitlamp
(gonioscopy,
funduscopy,
applanation
tonometry,
optic
disc
morphometry)
Depending
on
the
findings
during
examination
patients
may
be
sent
for
minor
procedures,
admitted
or
referred
for
subspecialty
consultations
to
the
respective
clinics.
For
vision
examination,
refraction
with
computerised
refractometer
and
prescription
of
spectacles
For
patients
with
severe
chronic
eye
infections
to
determine
the
most
effective
medicine
Nd
YAG
Laser
capsulotomy
to
remove
posterior
capsule
opacification
(PCO)
Artificial
eyes
(Prosthesis)
on
the
use
of
medicines
on
available
services
Refraction
Services
For
vision
examination,
refraction
with
computerised
refractometer
and
prescription
of
spectacles
Laboratory
Facilities
For
patients
with
severe
chronic
eye
infections
to
determine
the
most
effective
medicine
Other
OPD
Procedures
Nd
YAG
Laser
capsulotomy
to
remove
posterior
capsule
opacification
(PCO)
Artificial
eyes
(Prosthesis)
Dispensing
of
Medicines
&
Spectacles
Counseling
on
the
use
of
medicines.
on
available
services.
Paying
Clinic
Sub-specialties
Services
Retina
Special
focus
on
Diabetes:
High
blood
sugar
damages
blood
vessels
of
the
body.
Retina
vessels
are
particularly
sensitive.
Diabetic
retinopathy
can
lead
to
severe
visual
impairment
and
retinal
detachment.
Therefore
early
treatment
is
the
only
way
to
preserve
the
sight.
Retinal
Diagnostic
and
Treatment
available:
Diagnostic
A-SCAN
&
B-
SCAN.
If
media
opacities
hinder
a
proper
fundus
examination
this
assessment
is
done
in
order
to
evaluate
the
posterior
segment
of
the
eye.
Fundus
photography.
Digital
Fluorescein
Angiography
(FFA)
&
Ocular
Coherence
Tomography
(OCT)
Photography
of
the
retina
with
a
dye
to
study
details
of
retinal
blood
vessels.
Retinal
laser.
for
treatment
of
diabetic
retinopathy,
retinal
vein
occlusion,
retinal
break
and
retinal
detachment.
Transscleral
Cyclophotocoagulation.
Laser
procedure
for
Glaucoma
treatment.
Visual
acuity
testing
for
children
(CAT,
LH-Test).
Orthoptic
services.
Evaluation
and
provision
of
glasses
in
refractive
error.
Evaluation
and
treatment
of
amblyopia.
Evaluation
and
provision
of
low
vision
devices.
Free
distribution
of
vitamin
A
capsules
to
children
with
xerophthalmia.
Post-operative
follow-up
on
children
after
cataract
surgery.
Detailed
corneal
ulcer
work
up
and
management.
Corneal
ulcer
scraping
facility
with
Gram’s
stain
and
KOH
mount.
Culture
and
Sensitivity
facility.
Free
admission
of
corneal
ulcer
patients
in
corneal
ulcer
ward.
Tissue
adhesive
and
Bandage
contact
lens
application.
Patients
with
severe
cornea
scarring
undergo
cornea
transplantation.
Intensive
regular
follow-up
of
patients
after
cornea
transplant.
Cornea
Cross-Linking.
Specular
microscopy.
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