National Eye Science Institute & Hospital Location

 The National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital started its journey on 22nd December 1989. This hospital caters to those with eye problems. The hospital has modern medical equipment and adequate doctors.   

Address and Contact
Sherbangla Nagar, Dhaka-1217.
Phone: +88-02- 9118336, +88-02-8114807
Fax: 88-02- 8117202

Location
The National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital is located at the east-north corner of Shishu Mela, Shyamoli, Mirpur Road.

exterior

•  Outpatients are seen here from 9 am to 2 pm.
•  The outpatient department of this hospital usually caters to all eye problems or patients.
•  The hospital has to collect a ticket for 10 rupees to see an outpatient doctor.
•  The total number of outpatient doctors is 12.

Patient admission

•  To admit a patient in this hospital, one has to go to the inquiry centre first. Go here and fill a form with 15 rupees. He was then taken to the emergency department. After seeing the patient the patient is admitted according to the condition of the disease.

Doctors
The total number of doctors in this hospital is 68 and 8 specialists. There are 18 doctors in each shift. The number of health workers is about 475 people.

Sections of Examination

•  Cataract
•  the cornea
•  Glaucoma
•  the retina
•  Oculoplastic
•  Pediatric Ophthalmology
•  Neuro-Ophthalmology
•  Community Ophthalmology
•  And low-vision
•  9 divisions are operational.

Test facility

•  Being a government hospital, there is no charge for various types of tests.

Specialist doctor

Doctor's Name	degree
Dr. Mohiuddin Bhuiyan	MBBS, BCSMD, Cardiology, Consultant
Professor Dr Din Md. Nurul Haque	MBBS, BCS, M.D
Professor Dr Jalal Uddin	MBBS, MD
Professor Dr. Mahabul Haque	MBBS, BCS, MD, Cardiology
Dr Didarul Islam	MBBS, BCS, MD, Cardiology

Operation and cost

operation	Cost (Rs.)
Cataract phacosumari	1,000
Glaucoma	1,000
the cornea	1,000
Oculoplastic	1,000
Pediatric Ophthalmology	1,000
Community ophthalmology	1,000
Yag laser	1,000
The orgone laser	1,000

Number of Beds
This hospital has 250 beds.

Cabins and Wards
There are total of 250 seats in 11 wards and 52 cabins.

type	Admission Fee	Rent (per day)
the cabin	15	375
Paying bed	15	225

Cabin patients have to pay Tk 3,750 for 10 days of cabin rent at the time of admission.
Paying bed patients to have to pay Tk 2,250 for bed rent for 10 days at the time of admission.

Ambulance

•  There are three ambulances here. Ambulances transport critically ill patients.
•  Ambulance fare within Dhaka city is Tk 375.
•  For an Ambulance call this number 8114807.

           
Nurse and Brother

•  There are 20 trained nurses and 18 brothers.
•  Nurses and Brothers are officially appointed.

poor patient

•  Various services including accommodation, medicine, various tests, operations, blood donation, eye cornea are provided at low cost.

medicine

•  Free medicines are given to patients from here. But some medicines patients have to buy from the store.
•  There are several drug stores on the right side of the main gate on the south side of the hospital. These shops are open from 9 am to 11 pm.
•  All kinds of local and foreign medicines are available in these shops. Some discount is available for bulk purchase of medicines.

fire extinguishing

•  The hospital has fire extinguishers and sand buckets for firefighting.

the building

•  This institute and hospital have three buildings.
•  The three buildings are known as A, B and C blocks.
•  Each building has a lift facility for the movement of patient doctors and relatives.
•  The emergency department is located on the ground floor of this block.
•  This hospital has cabins/wards.
•  This hospital has ICU, Blood Bank, Operation Theater B Block 4th floor right in lift.

Car parking

•  The hospital complex itself has space for car parking. Where 150 cars can be parked. There is no charge for car parking.

complaint

•  Any irregularity in the hospital and misbehaviour with the patient by any staff of the hospital or any problem can be formally complained to the director of the hospital or to the Ministry of Health. Contact- 01733-07772.