1. To stimulate
research in Ophthalmology at its highest level.
2. To develop pattern of post graduate education in Ophthalmology.
3. To undertake training of the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists
etc.
4.
To create facilities for the training of health personnel in
Preventive Ophthalmology.
5.
To provide facilities for research in Ophthalmology :-
(a)
Clinical research
(b)
Experimental research
(c)
Development of new instruments and
appliances (diagnostic and therapeutic).
6. To provide
facilities for the training of personnel for the rehabilitation
of the blind.
7.
To provide facilities for refresher courses in ophthalmology
for practicing ophthalmologists and general pracitioners.
8.
To provide facilities for the training, organisation and research
in Eye Bank, including corneal grafting and tissue trasplantation.