The success of the Vision Center of Ayodhya Eye Hospital (base camp) at Basti led to the opening of its branch Basti in district Basti January 16, 2011. The consultants are available full-time right through the week. Within the short span of two three months, the hospital has developed OPD of 50 patients a day.
The hospital caters to the eye care needs of SantkabirNagar and nearby districts of Gorakhpur, Maharajganj and SiddarathNagar covering a total population of 4.5 million. At a nominal registration fee, the patients coming to the hospital undergo a comprehensive eye-check up - not merely on the basis of the patient's complaint but also for ailments that he/she may not be aware of - and are accordingly treated in general ophthalmology.
The cataract clinic is fully equipped to handle all kinds of surgeries such as Phaco & small incision. Its Operation Theatres is equipped with a state-of-the-art microscope and two operating tables. Advanced equipment for cataract and glaucoma investigation, diagnosis and surgery is available at this facility.