Nepal Eye Program was officially launched in July 1992 to support the prevention & control of blindness in Nepal and the region. Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO), previously called as Tilganga Eye Centre, is the implementing body of the Nepal Eye Program, a not-for-profit, community-based organization.
Partner Hospitals
Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology
Kathmandu, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Mechi Eye Hospital
Birtamode, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Mechi Eye Hospital is a community-based eye hospital situated in Sainikmode, Birtamode, Jhapa, Nepal. It was established on 15 November 1996 and has accomplished the promotion and strengthening of equitable, accessible, affordable, inclusive, and quality eye health care services to the community of eastern Nepal.
Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital Foundation
Biratnagar, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
The Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital Foundation is committed to providing non-profit, selfless, and high-quality eye care services to communities in need. Carrying on with the mission to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals by ensuring access to super-specialty eye services, delivered with the utmost compassion and expertise.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Gaur Eye Hospital
Gaur, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
Gaur Eye Hospital provides affordable and quality eye care services to the community. It focuses on preventing blindness and restoring vision through advanced treatment, surgeries, and outreach programs. Serving mainly rural and underprivileged people, the hospital ensures access to modern ophthalmic care and promotes awareness about preventable eye diseases, improving overall vision health in the region.
Nepal Red Cross Society
Shree Janaki Eye Hospital
Janakpur, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Eye care services were started by the local people in Janakpur in 1959 AD to addressing cataract blindness by organizing seasonal eye camps. Taking into consideration the need to institutionalize eye care programme Shree Janaki Eye Care Centre, now called NRCS Shri Janaki Eye Hospital (SJEH) was established in 1982AD with the initiative of Nepal Red Cross Society.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Sagarmatha Choydhary Eye Hospital
Lahan, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital in Lahan, Nepal, is a leading eye care institution dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness. It offers affordable, high-quality services, including cataract surgeries and outreach programs for rural communities. Supported by the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, the hospital treats thousands of patients annually, restoring vision and promoting better eye health across Nepal.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
R.M Kedia Eye Hospital
Birgunj, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
R.M. Kedia Eye Hospital, located in Birgunj, Nepal, is a prominent center providing quality and affordable eye care services. It focuses on preventing blindness through advanced surgeries, treatments, and community outreach programs. With skilled ophthalmologists and modern facilities, the hospital serves thousands each year, restoring vision and improving eye health for people across the region.
Birgunj Community Eye Center
Birgunj Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Birgunj Community Eye Center is dedicated to providing quality eye care services to the people of Birgunj and surrounding areas. The center offers comprehensive eye examinations, treatment for common eye diseases, cataract surgeries, and vision rehabilitation. Committed to accessibility, it focuses on affordable care, community outreach, and awareness programs to prevent blindness and improve eye health for all.
Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital
Banepa, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital (REMEH), established in 2007 in Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal, is a leading provider of eye care services. Operating under the Eurasia Reiyukai organization, it offers comprehensive treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal diseases. The hospital conducts multiple outreach camps monthly, benefiting remote communities. As of 2023, REMEH has served over 109,000 individuals, performing more than 2,400 surgeries.
B.P Eye Foundation
CHEERS
Banepa, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Hospital for Children Eye ENT and Rehabilitation Service (CHEERS) is located at Madhyapur Nagarpalika-1, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, Nepal. CHEERS is a first dedicated Child Eye ,ENT Hospital integrated with Rehabilitation services in Nepal, and is a 5 storied- building in 8 ropani (44,000 sq.feet) land area. The children’s hospital is under the aegis of B.P Eye foundation, a social service oriented organization. This integrated and comprehensive super specialty health care center is the first and unique of its kind in the country in terms of its specialty objectives, welfare services,and participatory approaches in the operation and management process.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Bharatpur Eye Hospital
Bharatpur, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
Bharatpur Eye Hospital, established in 1987 in Chitwan, Nepal, is a non-profit institution providing comprehensive eye care services. In the 2023–24 fiscal year, the hospital served 176,927 patients and performed 6,700 ocular surgeries. It operates outreach centers in Kawasoti, Parsa, and Madi, extending services to remote communities.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Lumbini Eye Institute and Research Center
Bhairahawa, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Established in 1983, starting with only two rooms and four staffs, including Dr. S.P. Dhital as only a doctor within Government Hospital (Bhim Hospital) premises, today Lumbini Eye Institute (LEI) has evolved from a small eye clinic to one of the leading and most successful eye care center among several eye hospitals run under Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh in Nepal. It is also considered as one of the finest example of self-sustainable eye care facility in entire South Asia.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Chhanda (Kale Babu) Narayani Eye Hospital
Bahadurgunj, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Chhanda Kalebabu Narayani Eye Hospital was previously started as an Eye Care Centre at Krishnanagar of Kapilbastu district of Lumbini Province on 1st December 2004. The main objective of the center was to provide eye care for those who are curable blind in order to restore their sight. A door-to-door survey had been conducted by the NAB- Rehabilitation program in Kapilbastu, which had revealed that there were approximatelythirteen thousand curable blinds in the area.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Fatehbal Eye Hospital
Nepalgunj, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Fateh-Bal Eye Hospital (FBEH) is an eye care institution managed and run by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) which was established in 1986 A.D. Fateh-Bal Eye Hospital started its services in the mid-west region of Nepal since 1986 in collaboration with Swiss Red Cross. Later on, Lions Club MD 102 Switzerland and Liechtenstein also participated in the development of the hospital.
Nepal Red Cross Society
Surkhet Eye Hospital
Birendranagar, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Surkhet Eye Hospital, managed by the Nepal Red Cross Society, has been serving Nepal’s Karnali Province since 1990. Established as a primary eye care center in 2046 B.S., it was upgraded to a surgical facility in 2009 and further enhanced in 2015 to offer comprehensive ophthalmic services. Annually, the hospital provides over 100,000 outpatient consultations and performs more than 3,000 sight-restoring surgeries, including cataract procedures. Its outreach initiatives encompass free mobile screening, surgical camps, school vision programs, and community awareness campaigns.
Nepal Red Cross Society
Shivganga Eye Hospital
Bardiya, Nepal
Partnership Since 2025
Shivganga Eye Hospital, located in Gulariya, Bardiya, Nepal, is a dedicated eye care facility committed to serving the local community. The hospital offers a range of ophthalmic services, including cataract surgeries, under the expertise of senior ophthalmologists. Regular outreach programs are conducted to reach underserved populations, ensuring accessible eye care for all.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh
Geta Eye Hospital
Nepalgunj, Nepal
Partnership Since 2024
Fateh-Bal Eye Hospital (FBEH) is an eye care institution managed and run by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) which was established in 1986 A.D. Fateh-Bal Eye Hospital started its services in the mid-west region of Nepal since 1986 in collaboration with Swiss Red Cross. Later on, Lions Club MD 102 Switzerland and Liechtenstein also participated in the development of the hospital.