Minto Eye Hospital, Chamarajpet

Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, located on AV Road, Chamrajpet in Bangalore, is a renowned government tertiary eye care center dedicated to serving Karnataka and neighboring states. Established in 1896 and attached to the Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Minto Ophthalmic Hospital has grown from a small dispensary into a 300-bed institution offering specialized ophthalmic services and community eye care.Guided by its mission to eradicate blindness, empower ophthalmologists, and excel in patient care, Minto provides a range of specialized services, including glaucoma and squint clinics, and conducts extensive community programs, such as rural camps and school health initiatives. The hospital’s history reflects a legacy of growth, from its early days in Chickpet Bazaar to the modern facility opened by the Maharaja of Mysore in 1913, with further expansions including an OPD block and the Kishinchand Chelaram Eye Bank.Today, Minto Ophthalmic Hospital continues to deliver high-quality eye care, making it a leading choice for patients in need of advanced ophthalmic treatment.