Minto Ophthalmic Hospital — Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), BMCRI (Chamrajpet, Bengaluru) is a government tertiary eye hospital attached to Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI). It provides comprehensive ophthalmic care including outpatient clinics, cataract & retina services, glaucoma, cornea, squint & paediatric ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and emergency eye care.
🚨 Emergency & Quick Access
- Main BMCRI / Minto Contact (Switchboard / Enquiry): 080 2670 1533
- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology / Minto — Administrative Contact: Contact via BMCRI switchboard: 080 2670 1533
- Emergency Eye Care (casualty / immediate eye injuries): Contact the BMCRI / hospital switchboard above for direct ER transfer and triage.
- Police / Fire / All-India Emergency: 100 | 101 | 112
- Govt Ambulance (state/national): 108
- Email (BMCRI general enquiries): via official BMCRI contact page (use switchboard to obtain department-specific email).
📞 Call BMCRI Switchboard
- Parking: Limited on-site parking; public parking and drop-off areas nearby—follow on-site signage for patient/OPD zones.
- 24/7 Services: Emergency eye care / casualty triage available; routine OPD clinics run during scheduled hours (see Services below).
- Ambulance / Transfer: Arrange via BMCRI switchboard or government ambulance (108) for urgent transfers.
- On-campus Pharmacy / Eye Stores: Pharmacies and ophthalmic dispensaries operate near the hospital; confirm outlet & timings via switchboard: 080 2670 1533.
🏥 Hospital Services
Departments / Specialties
- Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Medical Retina & Vitreo-retinal Services
- Glaucoma Clinic
- Cornea & External Diseases
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint
- Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology
- Low Vision & Rehabilitation
- Ophthalmic Emergency & Trauma
Diagnostics & Labs
- Clinical ophthalmic diagnostic tests (visual fields, OCT, B-scan, ERG)
- Imaging: Fundus photography, OCT, Ultrasound B-scan
- Microbiology & corneal culture facilities for infectious keratitis
- Home sample collection not typical for ophthalmology—contact switchboard for available community outreach services.
OPD / Doctor Consultation
- OPD timings follow scheduled clinics—typical outpatient hours are morning to afternoon on weekdays; confirm exact clinic days via switchboard: 080 2670 1533.
- Walk-in and appointment systems operate depending on the clinic; token/queue management used during high-volume OPD days.
- Speciality clinics (retina, glaucoma, paediatric) have designated days—book via hospital contact.
Emergency & Critical Care
- Ophthalmic casualty for acute injuries, sudden vision loss and acute infections—contact switchboard for triage and immediate instructions.
- Access to operating theatre for urgent eye surgery (e.g., globe repair, endophthalmitis surgery).
Inpatient Services
- Short-stay & inpatient beds for post-op and complex cases
- Room types generally include shared ward and semi-private rooms (arrangements via Admissions Desk)
- Bed availability: check with Admissions / Switchboard at 080 2670 1533.
Surgeries & Procedures
- Cataract extraction (phaco and manual small incision), corneal grafts, retinal surgeries, glaucoma procedures, oculoplastic procedures
- Pre-op evaluation, anesthesia assessment and post-op care instructions provided by the ophthalmology team
Insurance / TPA
- Government hospital billing typically accepts government schemes & welfare cards; check with BMCRI administrative desk for scheme eligibility and support.
- For private insurance/cashless queries, contact hospital administration via switchboard to get the correct desk and procedure.
Tertiary Eye Care
Ophthalmic Emergency
Attached to BMCRI
👨⚕️ Doctors
Specialist ophthalmologists, faculty and senior consultants practice at Minto Ophthalmic Hospital as part of BMCRI’s RIO team. For specific consultant names, clinic days and bookings, please contact the main switchboard or the ophthalmology department.
- Department / Admin Desk (Ophthalmology): Contact via BMCRI switchboard: 080 2670 1533
- Head / Director (Regional Institute of Ophthalmology): Administrative contact details listed on the official Minto BMCRI pages — request direct transfer at switchboard.
- To book an appointment or view clinic schedules, call 080 2670 1533 and ask for Ophthalmology / RIO clinic booking.
🧭 Patient & Visitor Information
- Visiting Hours: Vary by ward and department—confirm at admissions or via switchboard on arrival.
- Admission & Discharge: Admissions desk handles registration, consent forms, room allocation and discharge summaries—contact BMCRI switchboard for step-by-step guidance.
- Infection Control: Standard precautions (hand hygiene, masks in high-risk areas) are followed; follow staff instructions.
- Patient Rights & Responsibilities: Available at patient relation / administration counters on site.
- Amenities: Waiting areas, basic cafeteria/tea stalls nearby, public toilets and limited visitor seating; pharmacies and eateries available on surrounding streets.
- How to Reach: Chamrajpet is centrally located — accessible by city buses, auto-rickshaw and taxis; nearest major landmarks: VV Puram / City Market area.
🛟 Support Services
- 24×7 Ambulance (Government / Hospital coordination): Use 108 or contact the BMCRI switchboard: 080 2670 1533
- Emergency Eye Theatre: Available for urgent operative needs—coordinated via casualty / ER desk.
- Medical Records: Request discharge summaries, surgical notes and test reports via the Medical Records / Administration desk (contact switchboard for exact procedure).
- Feedback / Complaints: Use the feedback / suggestions link on the official site or contact BMCRI administrative numbers via the switchboard.
- Helpline / Live Help: Contact the main switchboard for live assistance and department transfers: 080 2670 1533
📍 Nearby Facilities
Pharmacies & Medical Stores (nearby)
- Local pharmacies along AV Road & Chamrajpet — for immediate medication or ophthalmic drops, ask the switchboard for the nearest open outlet.
Diagnostic Labs
- BMCRI / affiliated lab services for pre-op and diagnostic tests; independent labs available nearby for routine bloodwork and microbiology.
ATMs / Banks
- Multiple bank branches and ATMs in the City Market / Chamrajpet area — front desk can direct you to the nearest working ATM.
Food & Lodging
- Small eateries and guest houses around Chamrajpet and City Market; larger hotels available towards MG Road and Commercial Street area for out-of-town families.
Minto Ophthalmic Hospital (RIO, BMCRI) provides specialised tertiary eye care in Bengaluru — for appointments, emergency eye triage, or department transfers please call the BMCRI switchboard at
080 2670 1533.
Address:
Minto Ophthalmic Hospital (Regional Institute of Ophthalmology), Tippu Sultan Palace Road / AV Road, Opposite Central Police Station, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru — 560002
