Museum Of
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology has played an
important role in the history of
medicine.
The Foundation’s
Museum of Ophthalmology
preserves this history and
translates it into an
educational resource for use by
fellow ophthalmologists, medical
historians, researchers and the
public as they seek to
understand ophthalmology’s
contributions to society and
address similar challenges today
and in the future.
This “ Museum of Ophthalmology”
at Retina Foundation is the
first and probably the only one
in India.
It educates people about the
eye, vision and the history of
eye care. Established in 1989,
the Museum of Ophthalmology is
dedicated to the pioneers of
Ophthalmology, in India and
abroad.
The museum houses a collection
dating back to the early 18th
Century and is open to the
medical fraternity at all times
and to the general public by
appointment.
We could also arrange a guided
visit to the Museum by one of
our doctors, if you could fix a
prior appointment.
Collections
The “Museum of Ophthalmology “
traces the history of
ophthalmology through its
collection of over 300
artifacts, rare books and
archives. The collection,
dating from the early 18th
Century., includes surgical
instruments, spectacles,
numismatics, stamps, personal
papers and oral histories.
You are invited to view a
selection from our collections
here.( Under Construction)
Please contact the museum at
museum@retinafoundation.com
for more information, to perform
historical research or to simply
visit our gallery.
(UnderConstrucction)
Artifacts
Archives
Old Books/ Journals
Museum Donors List (Under
Construction)
Give to the Museum (Under
Construction)
