The Centre is well equipped for carrying out experimental research on various aspects of ophthalmology. A well equipped experimental operating theatre has been provided with operating microscopes. An annexe for housing the animals for observation procedures on monkeys, rabbits mice, etc. are undertaken for experimental research.

In the National surgical skill development centre set up recently, facilities for learning phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, keratoplasty, etc. in goat’s eye are available.

The residents are given practice surgery exercises of phacoemulsification under the supervision of faculty members. They learn to perfect the technique of microsurgery.