SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL

Overview of SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital was established by Dr. Sorabji P Shroff, who started to practice in India in 1914. Two of his grandsons, also ophthalmologists, are on the board of the hospital. The present building in Daryaganj was opened in 1927. It specialises in otorhinolaryngology as well as ophthalmology It was one of the first hospitals to sign up to the Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme in 2018.It runs a training scheme for allied ophthalmic personnel. In October 2018 all the trainees were women. They get three months of classroom training in medical and computer skills and basic English followed by practical experience, with a stipend to help cover their costs. 85% of the students go on to work in the hospital. It also has a two-year program for trainee surgeons, who are placed in secondary centers where they can get intensive cataract training and then can further do a year of speciality training.

The hospital has a tertiary center located at daryaganj, central delhi. there are secondary centers in up, rajasthan, uttarakhand. It working with the Relaxo Foundation to set up a three year project in Tijara to provide sustainable[clarification needed] eye care services.The Certified Ophthalmic Paramedics Initiative was launched by the hospital in 2014. It trains young women from marginalized societies to become allied ophthalmic personnel and learn life skills. This has increased the capacity of the hospital. In 2022 it is operating on more than 40,000 patients in a year and screening around 500,000 people. More than half its paramedical human resources come from this course.

Infrastructure at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Cataract  & Iol Surgery
• Lasik ( Refractive surgery)
• Cornea ,Dry eye ,ENT
• R retina & Vitreous
• Glaucoma 
• Neuro- Ophthalmology
• Squint & Orthoptics
• P ediatric Ophthalmology
• Squint and orthoptics
• Neuro-opthalmology
• Contact lens and low vision aids

Centre of excellence at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Training programmes 
• Ophthalmic training programmes 
• Optometry training programmes
• Allied ophthalmic paramedics
• Eye care managers training programme
• Eye bank technician training programme

Key differentiators at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Cataract & IOL Surgery 
•  LASIK ( Refractive Surgery ) 
•  Cornea 
•  Dry Eye 
•  Retina & Vitreous 
•  Glaucoma 
• Neuro - Ophthalmology 
•  Squint & Orthoptics

Services for international patients at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Shroff Eye Hospital warmly welcomes international patients with personalized care and cutting-edge treatments. Our dedicated team ensures seamless services, from efficient appointment scheduling to language assistance. With world-class facilities and a compassionate approach, we prioritize your well-being for a comfortable and successful eye care experience

Facilities for international patients at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Patient support system, which focuses on travel, transportation and accommodation details.
• A separate International Lounge facility.
• Expansive choice of culinary options suitable to patient’s ethnic and medical need.
• Language Interpreter to overcome the linguistic barrier.

How to reach SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi  international airport  which is around  24 km away from the hospital and it takes about 54  min to reach the hospital
• Nearest Metro Station: Lal quila metro station which is around 2 km away from the hospital it takes about 9 min to reach the hospital.

At a glance of SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Languages spoken: English,, hindi,Punjabi,bengali
• Established in 1914
• Total of  200 +  doctors
• Total of  500 + beds

Awards and recognition at SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL in Delhi

• Shroff Eye Centre was recognised as a City Icon for Excellence in Eye Care for an Eye hospital in 2023.
• My father had a great experience while undergoing his cataract surgery at Shroff Eye Centre, Gurgaon . Special mention to Dr Amit Chawla and Manoj Kumar who made the entire experience comfortable and efficient.