Objectives And Mission

NCCRS aims to promote excellence in the field of ophthalmology with a particular emphasis on corneal health, cataract management, and refractive surgery.

 

The society’s mission includes:

 

1. Education and Training: Providing continuing medical education and training for ophthalmologists to keep them updated with the latest advancements and techniques in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeries.

 

2. Research and Innovation: Encouraging and facilitating research to develop new treatment modalities, surgical techniques,and technologies that can improve patient outcomes.

 

3. Clinical Practice Standards: Establishing and promoting high standards of clinical practice to ensure quality and safety in surgical procedures related to cornea, cataract, and refractive errors.

 

4. Eye Banking: Nepal has one eye bank which collects cornea through several Hospital Cornea Retrieval Centers which help in collection of good quality corneas for corneal transplant which are either used for full thickness or lamellar keratoplasty. Nepal eye bank also collects from one major site that is Pashupati Crematorium.

 

5. Public Awareness: Raising awareness about eye donation, corneal transplant, prevention and treatment of corneal diseases, cataracts, and refractive errors among the public.