Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar Strengthens Rural Eye Care

14 November 2025, Deoghar (Jharkhand): NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar, supported by Sightsavers India, Seva Foundation, WestBridge Capital, Kotak Securities, DBCS, Ayushman Bharat, Vision Foundation of India, Care Today (India Today), Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust, and SBI CAPS, continues to make significant strides in expanding quality and affordable eye care across rural and underserved communities.

Strategically located in Deoghar city, the hospital caters to patients from 482 villages across 24 blocks in the districts of Deoghar, Giridih, Jamui, Banka, and Lakhisarai, ensuring access to comprehensive and reliable ophthalmic services.

The hospital houses a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility equipped with advanced ophthalmic equipment, dedicated pediatric and glaucoma units, and a team of experienced ophthalmologists and trained medical professionals. Its community outreach efforts remain strong with 482 eye screening camps organized in remote villages, enabling early detection, treatment, and referral for various eye-related problems.

To further strengthen rural access, the hospital operates three Vision Centers (Drishti Kendras) located at Jasidih (Deoghar), Jhajha (Jamui), and Jamua (Giridih), providing continuous primary eye care services and follow-up consultations.

During the reporting period, the hospital recorded a remarkable service footprint, including:

* 20,666 OPD patients (10,916 free and 9,750 paid)

* 4,490 cataract surgeries (3,878 free and 612 paid)

* 250 other surgeries (all paid)

* 3,474 patients treated for refractive errors

* 3,525 spectacles provided (51 free and 3,474 paid)

* 11,869 patients who received medicines

Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital remains committed to eliminating avoidable blindness and ensuring that every individual—irrespective of income, geography, or background—has access to quality eye care.