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Regional Institute of Ophthalmology is a beacon in the field of ophthalmology.

Being the Oldest Eye Hospital in the country, the institute was established in the year 1819. The reputation of the hospital nurtures the tradition and devotion of eminent scholars, who have contributed to the field of ophthalmology whilst providing services to the needed.

Pioneering in the training of ophthalmologists, optometrists and paramedics who serve globally, the hospital is resourceful and delivers caring service to the patients. The hospital is associated with the prestigious Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College, Chennai and is affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

As a harbinger to blindness eradication in South India,the hospital was upgraded as Regional Institute by the National Programme for Control of Blindness and the State District Blindness Control Society for Vision 2020.
 
 
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