National Institute of Opthalmology & Hospital (NIOH)

Overview

The National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital, known as NIO&H, is a government eye institute in Dhaka. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services. The institute also sits within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The institute was established in 1979 at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital complex, starting with 100 beds. In December 2007 it moved to a newly built hospital at Agargaon with 250 beds. Its address is Sayed Mahbub Morshed Sorony, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.

Departments

Clinical care is organised into sub-specialty departments for different eye conditions. The cataract, glaucoma and cornea departments treat three common groups of eye disease. The vitreo-retina department manages diseases at the back of the eye.

Pediatric ophthalmology treats eye problems in children, while neuro ophthalmology covers vision problems linked to the nerves. Oculoplasty and low vision services complete the specialist list alongside general ophthalmology. Community ophthalmology and diabetic retinopathy care are also listed among its clinical services.

Diagnostic Services

Radiology and imaging services support diagnosis at the institute. Pathology and laboratory services work alongside the imaging unit. Anaesthesia services support the surgical work carried out in the hospital.

These support departments serve both outpatient assessment and admitted patients. Test results help the treating department decide between medicine and surgery. Surgical patients also receive anaesthesia support from within the same institute.

Emergency Care

Emergency eye care at the institute remains open at all hours. Patients with sudden eye injuries or urgent vision problems can attend the emergency service directly. Outpatient services follow a fixed daytime schedule instead.

The outpatient department runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Emergency care continues outside those outpatient hours as well. Patients should attend the outpatient department during its stated hours for routine assessment.

Appointment Information

As a government hospital, outpatient care begins at the ticket counter. Patients collect a ticket there and then attend the relevant department. No separate advance booking process is published by the institute.

Patients should arrive within outpatient hours to complete the ticket process. Those needing urgent help should use the emergency service instead of waiting. Carrying earlier prescriptions and test reports helps the examining doctor.

Location and Access

The institute stands on Sayed Mahbub Morshed Sorony in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, the area also known as Agargaon. The full address is Sayed Mahbub Morshed Sorony, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh. Patients come to this institute from Dhaka and from districts all over the country.

The institute is also a postgraduate training hospital for ophthalmology. Doctors receive advanced training in eye care and community eye health here. Clinical service and teaching therefore continue at the same Agargaon site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital located?

On Sayed Mahbub Morshed Sorony, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.

Is NIO&H a government hospital?

Yes. It runs under the Directorate General of Health Services and the health ministry.

What are the outpatient department hours?

The outpatient department runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Is emergency eye care available at night?

Yes. Emergency eye care remains open at all hours, day and night.

Which eye departments treat patients here?

Cataract, glaucoma, cornea, vitreo-retina, pediatric, neuro ophthalmology, oculoplasty and low vision departments.

How does a patient start outpatient treatment here?

Collect a ticket from the ticket counter, then attend the relevant department.