Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex

Overview

Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex is a tertiary eye hospital and training centre in Pahartali, Chattogram. It is commonly known by the short name CEITC. The institution grew out of a voluntary eye care movement by Chattogram ophthalmologists and social workers. Its first mobile eye camp was held in Cox's Bazar in 1973.

The foundation of the Pahartali complex was laid in 1979. The centre is described as WHO-accredited and ISO-certified in its official records. It provides eye treatment, surgery and training from one campus. The full address is Foy's Lake Approach Rd, Pahartali, Chattogram – 4202.

Services and departments

Listed subspecialty services include cataract surgery, glaucoma care and retina and cornea services. Refractive surgery, child eye care and low vision rehabilitation are also listed. General outpatient eye care and optometry services complete the listed range. An eye bank is also operated by the complex.

The complex runs an Institute of Community Ophthalmology and community outreach camps. It also operates satellite eye care centres supporting blind-prevention work. Eight satellite centres are recorded in the official history.

Diagnostic services

Diagnostic eye services support the outpatient and subspecialty clinics. Examinations follow the condition presented at consultation. Patients should carry earlier prescriptions and reports when attending. Those reports help compare earlier and current findings.

Optical services are also listed at the complex. Follow-up testing follows the treating clinician's advice. Referral notes from another facility should be carried where available.

Specialist consultations

Outpatient services run Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Friday the outpatient timing is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The complex remains closed on Saturday. Patients should confirm the relevant clinic before travelling to Pahartali.

Training is a central part of the work at this complex. Subspecialty training, optometry education and an M.S. in Ophthalmology programme are recorded. A four-year optometry course and hands-on surgery training with international partners are also recorded.

Emergency care

Round-the-clock eye emergency care is listed by the complex. Patients with urgent eye problems should attend directly. Earlier treatment papers should be carried in urgent cases.

Planned visits follow the outpatient timings above, while emergency attendance does not. Families should carry a list of current medicines where available.

Location and access

The full address is Foy's Lake Approach Rd, Pahartali, Chattogram – 4202. The complex stands on Foy's Lake Approach Road in the Pahartali area. It is locally known as the Pahartali eye hospital. The Foy's Lake area is the reference point for directions.

Buses, rickshaws and ride services serve Pahartali from across Chattogram. Visitors should allow extra travelling time at peak hours. Confirming the clinic and timing before departure helps avoid delay.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex located?

It is at Foy's Lake Approach Rd, Pahartali, Chattogram – 4202.

At what times are outpatients seen at the infirmary?

Outpatient services run Sunday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with Saturday closed.

Which eye services are listed at this complex?

Listed services include cataract surgery, glaucoma care, retina and cornea services, refractive surgery, child eye care and low vision care.

Is emergency eye care available at this complex?

Yes. Round-the-clock eye emergency care is listed alongside the scheduled outpatient services.

Does this complex provide training in eye care?

Yes. Subspecialty training, an M.S. in Ophthalmology and a four-year optometry course are recorded at the complex.

Does this complex operate services outside Pahartali?

Yes. Eight satellite eye care centres, community outreach camps and an eye bank are recorded in its official history.