RIO

Regional Institute Of Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmic hospital at Thiruvananthapuram was established in the year 1905 with Dr. Joseph as the first superintendent. The mantle was taken over by the royalty with Dr. L.A. Ravi Varma since. Many generations of Ophthalmologists and patients have since walked the hallowed corridors of the GOH. Most of the senior Ophthalmologists in Kerala are alumni of this institution. Located ideally in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city, well connected by rail road & air.Upgraded to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in 1995. Caters to patients from southern districts of Kerala, South Tamil Nadu Also patients from neighboring countries like Male, Sri Lanka etc. Bed strength 250.Imparts PG training to more than 40 postgraduates, 200 MBBS, 30 ophthalmic assistant students and Nursing students.

Department Of Ophthalmology

Retina Vitreous clinic (Room 30)

• Dr. Girijadevi P.S.
• Dr. Biju John C.
• Dr Simon George
• Dr Pappa P
• Dr Sunil M S

Glaucoma clinic (Room 23)

• Dr. Susan Philip
• Dr. Thomas George T.

Squint Clinic (Room 24)

• Dr. V. Sahasranamam
• Dr Anitha Balachandran
• Dr Naina Jabeen Haider

Uvea Clinic (Room 31)

• Dr. Reena A.

Cornea clinic  & Eye Bank (Room 35)

• Dr. P.S. Girijadevi.
• Dr. Chitra Raghavan.
• Dr Biju John.C
• Dr. Reena A.

Low Vision & Contact Lens clinic (Room 27)

• Dr. Sheeba C.S.
• Dr Susan Thomas