SRIHER Eye Bank

India is home to an estimated 12 million blind people. Of this number, close to 6.8 million people suffer from corneal blindness with vision of less than 6/60 in at least one eye and approximately 1 million people have bilateral corneal blindness in our country. 

Restoring sight is the primary mission of the eye bank of Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute. Established in 1996 under the Department of Ophthalmology, we ensure that patients are empowered to lead lives of dignity and confidence. With the sheer volume of visually impaired individuals in our country, we fulfill the imperative demand for sensitive and compassionate ophthalmological care.

Exclusive Facilities

• Around-the-clock service (24 Hours)
• Dedicated phone line (24 Hours) 044-24765515/30, Ext. 8219, 8152
• Direct line to the Manager
• Thorough evaluation of donor tissue via Slit Lamp and Specular Microscopy methods
• Comprehensive serological screening of the donor blood sample.
• Storage of samples in regulated facilities
• Regularly updated and maintained waiting list, ensuring that patients receive their corneal transplantation surgery as soon as possible
• Systematized and regulated Hospital Cornea Retrieval Program (HCRP)

Activities

• Enucleation procedure, performed by senior postgraduates under sterile precautions. Performed both within our campus and at the residence of the Donor
• Advanced Keratoplasty procedure 
• Usage of collected samples for research and training purposes
• Annual National Eye Donation celebrations (August 25 - September 8), to raise awareness in the form of exhibitions and posters within the hospital campus
• Talks on eye donation for the community
• Awareness campaigns regarding eye donation to participants in various district camps [Ariyalur, Perambalur, Punnai Nagar, Trichy, Kadayanallur (Tirunelveli), Thiruvarur, Guruvayur, Thirukovilur, Melmalayanu, and Rasipuram]
• Motivation of the public to pledge their eyes. A total of 34635 pledges have been collected to date

Outreach Screening Camps (National Programme for Control of Blindness)

• Frequent Cataract Screening Camps in Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Vellore District
• Free cataract surgeries for camp patients
• Screening camps in primary health centre postings
• Multi-specialty camps throughout the state

Media & Events

1. ‘Glaucoma Week Walkathon’ on March 7, 2020
2. ‘World Glaucoma Awareness Week’ program (March 7 - 13, 2021), with several awareness talks as well as a skit. Link for online stream: http://tiny.cc/sriher-ophthal  
3. ‘Eye Donation Awareness’ talk by Prof. Dr. Radha Annamalai, on the Rainbow FM station 
4. Publication in Dinamalar Newspaper (Tamil) by Prof. Dr. Radha Annamalai

Specialty Treatment

A number of specialty clinics providing focused treatment are available at our hospital. They comprise:

• Glaucoma Clinic 
• Retina Clinic & ROP Evaluation 
• Cataract and Refractive Surgeries 
• Pediatric Squint Clinic 
• Orbit Clinic 
• Cornea Clinic 
• Uvea Clinic 
• Oculoplasty Clinic 
• Contact Lens Clinic
• ROP Clinic

Outpatient Hours	Clinic Location	Contact Numbers
8 AM to 4 PM  (On all days except Sundays & Public Holidays)	Sri Ramaswamy Udayar Block. B2 (2nd floor, B-block)	Call: 044-45928542  Ext. No: 312 & 314   Email: [email protected]

Contact Us:

Eye Bank Consultant: Dr Gayatri S, MS, FMRF (Cornea), MRCS (Ed)
Eye Bank Manager: Mrs. Latha

Sri Ramachandra Eye Bank
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Porur, Chennai - 116
Phone No.: 044-24765515-30

Ext. No.: 8219, 8152