The Centre has a minor operation theatre for ward patients. The main operation theatres are equipped with all types of specialised instruments for surgery including keratoplasty, retinal detachment, ophthalmoplasty, squint, besides glaucoma, cataract etc. The operation theatre is equipped with operating microscopes and is fitted with a closed circuit T.V. system. Besides other operative appliances, it is also equipped for vitrectomy and lensectomy operations. Phaco emulsification is being used for cataract surgery. As a no stitch/one stitch technique is used, an earlier rehabilitation of patients is generally possible.
There are 300 beds including casualty beds. Of these 4 beds are reserved for E.H.S.beneficiaries, 15 for emergency cases, 3 under Chief's pool and 20 paying ward rooms.
A wing exclusively meant for paediatric patients has been functioning on the 4th floor. The creation of this special paediatric ward emphasises the importance given to the treatment of eye diseases in children.
The special features of the Hospital services are :
Round the Clock Emergency Service which includes :
The Centre runs its own Casualty service, where the emergency cases and those patients who come after O.P.D. hours are attended. A junior resident, senior resident and a consultant are available round the clock. There are 15 beds earmarked for Casualty cases. The Casualty wing has an attached operation theatre.
Realising the importance of ocular infections as an ocular disaster, an 'Ocular Infection Cell' has been created in the Casualty area which provides immediate investigative support and urgent meticulous treatment in corneal ulcer cases and other cases of ocular infection.
Fifteen specialty clinics are run in the afternoon which cater to the specific problems of cases requiring investigations and eye care. In these clinics patients are examined, investigated and treated for the specific diseases related to sub-specialties. Here every patient gets the advice of an expert in the field of ophthalmology. After the treatment, patients are referred back to their treating doctor.
Prof. Rohit Saxena completed his graduation from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in 1996 and joined Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (AIIMS) as a postgraduate student in 1996. After completing his MD course in Ophthalmology in 1999, he was a Senior Resident at the centre till 2002. He joined the faculty as Assistant Professor at the centre in 2003. He has completed his PhD in Ophthalmology in 2016.
Academic qualifications: MBBS (AIIMS), MD Ophthalmology (AIIMS), PhD (AIIMS):
Dec 2014: Completed course on Good Clinical Practices by NIDA Clinical Trials Network.
Sept 2007: Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDR), Catalyst Clinical Services, New Delhi
July 2006: Post-Graduate Certificate course in Hospital Management, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.
March 1999: Basic Sciences Assessment in Ophthalmology, International Council of Ophthalmology.
Two weeks Observer ship and Training Programme at the New England Eye Centre, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. from 16th to 30th Nov. 2001.
His main interests are:
Academic Achievements:
Has received >30 awards for research and academic contributions. Some recent awards are:
Membership of societies:
Delhi Ophthalmology Society
All India Ophthalmological Society
Strabismological & Pediatric Ophthalmology Society of India
International Strabismological Association
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