Tertiary Eye Care Centre in Bhubaneswar Marks Two Decades

This year, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)’s Mithu Tulsi Chanrai (MTC) Campus, Bhubaneswar, marked two decades of a vision that has aimed to transform the eye care landscape in Eastern India. Twenty years of LVPEI’s team advancing comprehensive eye care, ophthalmic education, research, rehabilitation, and community outreach across Odisha and eastern India. A milestone that celebrates the millions of lives transformed through accessible eye care, and the ones who made it possible.

Since opening its doors in 2006, the MTC Campus has become one of Eastern India’s leading centers for eye care. Ranked #13 among India’s top ophthalmology hospitals in the the WEEK-Hansa Survey 2025, the Mithu Tulsi Chanrai campus has served over 2.37 million patients, performed 279,000+ vision-restoring surgeries, screened 27,000+ premature newborn babies for eye conditions, and delivered 1,800+ home-care services, bringing quality eye care closer to communities across Odisha and neighboring states. Over the years, patients have regained sight, students have become specialists, and communities have found quality eye care closer to home.

Today, the campus is home to more than 15 specialized centers, laboratories, and patient care initiatives. Facilities such as the Drusti Daan Eye Bank, Pathak Centre for Eye Care Education, ICICI Centre for Elderly Eye Care, LVPEI@Home, and the Manorama Choudhury Nayan Jyoti Vision-Aid CVI Resource Centre, among many others, reflect LVPEI’s continued commitment to accessible, specialized eye care, research, education, and rehabilitation.

The anniversary celebrations, held from July 2 – 4, 2026, commemorated this journey through various activities focused on academic exchange, innovation, community, and reflections.

Learning at the Heart of the Celebration

Learning has been as much a part of the institution as quality eye care, so, it was fitting that the celebrations began with an academic exchange. An Electrophysiology (ERG) Workshop on July 2, 2026, brought together 29 delegates, including retina faculty members, postgraduate students from various hospitals, and internal fellows from the institute, for an intensive exchange of ideas on clinical electrophysiology [1]. International experts joined faculty members to discuss the evolving science behind inherited retinal diseases, while hands-on sessions transformed theory into practice.

Academic discussions continued during the Sixteenth Prof C S Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture on July 3, 2026, where Prof Omar Mahroo, Professor of Retinal Neuroscience, University College London and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, delivered a lecture on ‘Inherited Retinal Diseases in 2026 and Beyond,’ exploring the future of inherited retinal diseases while engaging faculty through practical case discussions. Read more here.

Celebrating People, Purpose, and Community

The anniversary’s commemorative program on the afternoon of July 3, 2026, was the emotional center of the entire celebration. It brought together nearly 250 donors, clinicians, researchers, students, alumni, and well-wishers, celebrating the people who helped shape the campus into the institution that it is today.

Among the program’s highlights were the release of ‘As We Are’, a coffee table book created by the staff and faculty of LVPEI. Through photographs and personal narratives, the book chronicles the campus’ journey of growth, resilience, innovation, and care. Alongside it was ‘Pade Katha’, an e-flipbook compilation of digital stories written by the LVPEI staff. Both the publications were a reminder that healthcare institutions are more than just the concrete walls, it’s also the living, breathing people within it.

Community remained central to the celebrations with Milana 2026 on July 4, 2026, a reunion that welcomed alumni back to the campus to reconnect with mentors and reflect on the years of clinical, academic, and research advancements. Meanwhile, the inaugural Volunteers’ Meet, held on the afternoon of July 4, 2026, honored individuals who supported rehabilitation services by recording audiobooks for the Digital Library for people with visual impairment. Through conversations, cultural performances, and an exhibition of handcrafted products from the Vocational Training Centre, the event highlighted how rehabilitation extends beyond clinical care to promote dignity, inclusion, and independence.

Two Decades of Lasting Impact

MTC’s impact lies not just in the celebrations but also in the measurable outcomes.

Till date, MTC has collected 21,244 corneas, utilized 17,641 corneas, trained 978 eye care professionals, published 978 scientific papers, conducted 37 clinical trials, and provided rehabilitation services to more than 31,000 patients. More importantly, 23% of patients and 34% of surgical patients received treatment free of cost, reflecting LVPEI’s commitment to equitable and accessible eye care.

Looking Ahead

As MTC enters its third decade, this celebration serves as a reminder of the institute’s achievements as well as the road that lies ahead. It’s a reminder that the greatest impact is yet to come. The vision that shaped the campus in the beginning continues to inspire its future of advancing comprehensive eye care, and ensuring that quality eye care reaches all those in need. Whether it be through research, community outreach, or training the next generation of eye care professionals, the Mithu Tulsi Chanrai campus aims to continue to transform lives and make quality eye care accessible across Odisha and Eastern India.

To know more about MTC’s journey from 2006 – 2026, click here.