Lions Charitable Eye Hospital, Chittagong

Overview

Lions Charitable Eye Hospital, Chittagong is a charitable hospital that treats eye conditions only. It is run by the Chittagong Lions Foundation. The service began in 1963 as an eye outpatient department and later developed into a full eye hospital.

The hospital was set up for patients who cannot easily afford private eye treatment. Its work gives particular attention to people from remote hill districts and offshore islands. Patients receive consultation, investigation, surgical treatment and follow-up care for eye problems.

Services and departments

Cataract surgery is a central part of the hospital's work, using both SICS and phaco techniques. Treatment is also provided for glaucoma, retinal disease and corneal disease. The hospital lists neuro-ophthalmology and ocular oncology among its clinical areas.

Children receive care for eye problems that include paediatric cataract and squint, with surgery where required. Other procedures listed include DCR and lacrimal surgery, pterygium removal and chalazion treatment. Trabeculectomy, enucleation and removal of foreign bodies from the eye are also listed.

Diagnostic services

Eye investigations support diagnosis before treatment or surgery is planned. OCT is used in the assessment of diabetic macular oedema and in early detection of glaucoma. Pathology and anaesthesiology support are listed alongside the surgical work of the hospital.

Specialist consultations

Outpatient consultations are the usual first point of contact for a new eye problem. Twelve eye doctors currently practise at this hospital, according to the hospital listing. Patients attend the outpatient department in person for assessment and advice on further treatment.

The hospital also carries out eye screening beyond its own building. Free eye camps are held in underserved areas with support from Lions Club members. Camp work includes basic eye checks, medicine and selection of patients who need cataract surgery.

Location and access

The hospital stands at Zakir Hossain Rd, Chattogram, Pahartali, Chattogram, 4000. The premises are near Women College More, close to the Khulshi area of the city. The hospital has not published official opening hours, so timings are not stated here.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of hospital is Lions Charitable Eye Hospital, Chittagong?

It is a charitable eye hospital run by the Chittagong Lions Foundation. Care covers eye conditions only, from consultation and testing to surgery and follow-up.

Which cataract operations are carried out at this hospital?

Cataract surgery is listed in two forms, SICS and phaco. Your examining doctor will explain which approach suits your eye after assessment.

Can a child with a squint or cataract be seen here?

Yes, paediatric eye care is listed at this hospital. It covers children's cataract and squint problems, including surgery where the condition requires it.

Is any help available if I cannot afford the full cost of treatment?

The hospital was founded to give poor patients treatment at low cost or without charge. You can raise your circumstances during your outpatient visit and ask what support applies.

Does this hospital run eye camps outside the city centre?

Yes, free eye camps are held in underserved and remote areas. The camps provide basic eye checks and identify patients who need cataract operations.

Why are the opening hours not given on this page?

The hospital has not published official opening hours on its own channels. Please confirm the current outpatient timing through the hospital's official channels before you travel.