Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital

Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital was established by Dr. Sorabji P Shroff, who started to practice in India in 1914. Two of his grandsons, also ophthalmologists, are on the board of the hospital. The present building in Daryaganj was opened in 1927. It specialises in otorhinolaryngology as well as ophthalmology.[1]

It was one of the first hospitals to sign up to the Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme in 2018.[2]

It runs a training scheme for allied ophthalmic personnel. In October 2018 all the trainees were women. They get three months of classroom training in medical and computer skills and basic English followed by practical experience, with a stipend to help cover their costs. 85% of the students go on to work in the hospital. It also has a two-year program for trainee surgeons, who are placed in secondary centers where they can get specialist training.

The hospital is setting up a network of small clinics in rural areas from which patients can seek treatment and get hospital referrals.[3] It working with the Relaxo Foundation to set up a three year project in Tijara to provide sustainable eye care services.[4]

References
  1. "Dr Shroff's: Charity began in a one-room eye clinic". Causebecause. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. "Ayushman Bharat: Fresh push by National Health Agency to get hospitals on board". Indian Express. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  3. "How India became a leader in low-cost, high-quality eye care". Devex. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  4. "Relaxo CSR Project with Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital". Indian CSR. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2018.

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