👁 Department of Ophthalmology
Mamta Medical College & Hospital, Siwan (MMCH)
The Department of Ophthalmology at Mamta Medical College & Hospital (MMCH) is committed to excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases. With a skilled team of ophthalmologists, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and surgical infrastructure, our department provides comprehensive eye care services to the people of Siwan and neighboring districts.
From routine vision checks to complex ophthalmic surgeries, the department offers quality eye care that is accessible, affordable, and compassionate. Our mission is not only to restore vision but also to train the next generation of doctors in the science and art of ophthalmology.
🌟 Vision & Mission
Vision:
To become a regional center of excellence in eye care and ophthalmic education, reducing preventable blindness and promoting visual health.
Mission:
To provide world-class eye care through advanced technology and skilled personnel
To educate and train medical students in all aspects of ophthalmology
To conduct eye health outreach programs and awareness campaigns in rural communities
To contribute to ophthalmic research and innovation
🏥 Clinical Services
The Ophthalmology department offers comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and surgical services for a wide range of ocular conditions.
🔹 OPD Services (Daily):
Visual acuity testing & refraction
Slit-lamp examination
Tonometry (eye pressure measurement)
Fundus examination (retina checkup)
Cataract and glaucoma screening
Diabetic retinopathy screening
Contact lens consultation
Prescription of spectacles and medications
Minor procedures (chalazion removal, foreign body removal)
🔹 Emergency Eye Services (24×7):
Eye trauma and chemical injury management
Sudden vision loss evaluation
Foreign body removal from cornea/conjunctiva
Acute conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, uveitis care
Lid lacerations and ocular burns
🔬 Diagnostic & Investigative Services
The department is equipped with modern ophthalmic instruments for accurate diagnosis:
Slit Lamp Biomicroscope for anterior segment examination
Direct & Indirect Ophthalmoscope for fundus evaluation
Applanation & Non-Contact Tonometry
Retinoscope & Auto-refractometer
Snellen’s and ETDRS Vision Charts
Gonioscopy for angle examination in glaucoma
A-Scan Biometry for IOL power calculation
Perimetry (Visual Field Analysis)
Ocular ultrasonography (B-scan)
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) — (planned)
Fundus photography — (planned)
⚕️ Surgical Services
The Department provides a wide range of minor and major ophthalmic surgeries:
🔸 Cataract Surgery:
Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)
Phacoemulsification (Phaco) with foldable IOLs
Manual ECCE with IOL implantation
Free cataract surgery camps for underprivileged patients under government schemes
🔸 Glaucoma Surgery:
Trabeculectomy
Peripheral iridectomy
Combined cataract + glaucoma procedures
🔸 Lid & Lacrimal Surgeries:
Chalazion excision
Entropion/Ectropion correction
Ptosis correction
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for blocked tear ducts
🔸 Pterygium & Corneal Surgeries:
Pterygium excision with conjunctival graft
Corneal foreign body removal
Management of corneal ulcers
🔸 Oculoplasty:
Eyelid repair for trauma
Removal of tumors/cysts
Management of orbital infections
🧠 Research & CME
The department promotes evidence-based ophthalmology and encourages research among faculty and students. Areas of ongoing interest include:
Prevalence of refractive errors in rural youth
Diabetic retinopathy trends in Siwan district
Postoperative visual outcomes in SICS vs Phaco
Awareness and compliance in glaucoma therapy
Traumatic eye injury profiles in emergency settings
Faculty members regularly participate in state and national ophthalmology conferences, workshops, and seminars.
🏥 Infrastructure & Facilities
The Ophthalmology department is structured for optimal patient care and student engagement.
Spacious OPD with vision and refraction units
Dedicated minor OT for eye procedures
Modular operation theater for eye surgeries
Inpatient beds in eye ward
Spectacle and optical prescription counter
Eye instrument sterilization area
Seminar room with digital teaching tools
Faculty chambers and academic staff offices
📣 Public Eye Health Initiatives
Understanding the high burden of avoidable blindness in rural India, MMCH’s Ophthalmology department actively engages in community outreach programs:
Free eye check-up camps in villages
Cataract screening and free surgery camps
School eye screening for refractive errors
Awareness drives on glaucoma and diabetic eye disease
Distribution of free spectacles under government schemes
Eye donation awareness and cornea donation drive
These activities are done in collaboration with NGOs, local health authorities, and national programs like NPCB.
🧑⚕️ Common Conditions We Manage
Cataract
Refractive errors (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism)
Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic)
Glaucoma
Diabetic retinopathy
Pterygium
Eye trauma and foreign bodies
Lid abnormalities (ptosis, entropion, ectropion)
Dry eye syndrome
Corneal ulcers
Squint and amblyopia in children
Retinal detachment (referred for advanced care)
📢 Awareness Message
“80% of blindness is preventable or curable. Regular eye check-ups, especially after age 40 or if you have diabetes, can save your vision. Don’t ignore early warning signs like blurred vision or eye pain — consult an ophthalmologist promptly.”
