RIMS gets Eye Bank
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 30 2026: The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, today inaugurated an Eye Bank at its Department of Ophthalmology, marking a significant milestone in strengthening eye care services and promoting corneal donation and transplantation in the region.

RIMS Imphal Director Professor G Sunil Kumar Sharma formally inaugurated the Eye Bank.

The institute's Medical Superintendent, Professor N Sanjib Singh, Dean (Academic) Professor Laishram Rajesh Singh, Head of Department of Ophthalmology Professor Y Chingsuingamba Meitei attended on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma described the inauguration as an important step towards enhancing eye care services in the region.

He highlighted three key objectives of the Eye Bank to restore sight and dignity to individuals affected by corneal blindness, promote eye donation through greater public awareness, and position RIMS as a centre of excellence in ophthalmic care.

He also emphasised the importance of ethical practices, public participation, research and training in advancing corneal transplantation services.

He commended the Department of Ophthalmology and all personnel involved for their dedicated efforts in making the initiative a reality.

During the programme, Dr Memota Laishram, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, stressed that the establishment of the Eye Bank will help in restoring vision and improving the quality of life of patients with corneal blindness.

The Eye Bank is expected to strengthen corneal transplantation services through the retrieval, evaluation and preservation of donated corneas, facilitating sight-restoring treatment for eligible patients.

It will also serve as an important platform for promoting awareness about eye donation, strengthening ophthalmic services at RIMS, and advancing quality eye care, medical education and patient care across the region, she said.

Deputy Director (Administration), Principal of the Dental College, Heads of Departments, Chief Accounts Officer, faculty members, doctors, staff, students, and personnel from CRED and MSS, RIMS, Imphal attended the inauguration programme.

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