Expertise, Compassion & Precision in Ophthalmology & Cataract
The Department of Ophthalmology at M.K. Bhandari Hospital is one of the district’s most active ophthalmic surgery centres. Operating a dedicated Eye OPD Examination Clinic and conducting thousands of subsidized and DBCS free cataract operations, our mission is the complete eradication of preventable blindness in Raichur.
Key Clinical Treatments & Capabilities
Micro-Incision Phacoemulsification (Phaco)
Stitchless, sutureless cataract surgery through a 2.2mm micro-incision using ultrasonic energy, followed by foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)
Safe, high-volume manual sutureless cataract extraction with rigid PMMA IOL implantation, performed extensively during our charitable blindness control camps.
Glaucoma Screening & Tonometry
Non-contact and Applanation tonometry for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, optic disc evaluation, and medical management of open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Dilated fundus examination and direct/indirect ophthalmoscopy to detect early diabetic microvascular damage, maculopathy, and hypertensive retinopathy.
Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival Autograft
Surgical removal of progressive pterygium with sutureless or fine-suture conjunctival limbal autografting to prevent recurrence.
Comprehensive Refraction & Vision Testing
Computerised automated refraction, subjective verification, trial frame testing, and prescription of corrective spectacles for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Conditions & Disorders Commonly Treated
Consultant Specialists & Surgeons
Our verified medical consultants bring decades of collective tertiary healthcare experience.
Senior Ophthalmic Surgeons
MBBS, MS Ophthalmology, DO
Chief Cataract & Refractive PanelOptometrists & Camp Coordinators
B.Optom
Clinical Refraction & DBCS ScreeningAdvanced Clinical Technology at M.K. Bhandari Hospital
Our operation theatres, diagnostic stations, and inpatient wards are equipped with industry-leading medical apparatus ensuring surgical safety and diagnostic accuracy.
- Dedicated Eye OPD Examination Clinic (Brochure Photo)
- High-Resolution Slit Lamp Biomicroscope
- Operating Eye Microscope for Microsurgery
- A-Scan Ultrasound Biometer for IOL Power Calculation
- Automated Computerised Refractometer (Auto-Ref)
Empanelled with 36+ TPAs & Government Schemes
Covered under Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka, Star Health, ICICI Lombard, HDFC ERGO, Shilpa Medicare, and all major corporate tie-ups. Our 24/7 on-site cashless desk handles your entire claim process.