Compassion Amid Calamity
From a Sunday Clinic to a Centre of Excellence in Eye Care
On a Sunday morning in 2006, a modest vision centre opened its doors to a handful of patients from nearby villages. There was no large facility. No advanced equipment. Just a simple intention—to help people see better.
What followed was something far larger than expected.
Patients began arriving steadily, many of them living with untreated cataracts, refractive errors, and conditions that had quietly limited their lives for years. Access to specialised eye care was scarce across the rural belt around Bakhtawarpur, in North Delhi. What began as a weekly service quickly revealed the scale of the need.
The response from Delhi Naya Bazar Lions Club, District 321A2, was not to scale back—but to build forward.
In 2010, a turning point arrived. A generous donor contributed 1,100 sq. mtrs. of land at Palla Road, Akbarpur Mazra, Bakhtawarpur. The initiative moved into a more permanent space—still modest, but no longer temporary.
Restoring vision is not only about treating eyes — it is about restoring hope.
By 2015, that commitment took shape as Mojiram Lions Eye Hospital. With its inauguration on January 25, followed by the start of OPD services in early February and cataract surgeries by March, the hospital began operating as a full-fledged eye care facility. Supported by qualified ophthalmologists and a modern operation theatre, it quickly became a trusted point of care for surrounding communities.
As needs evolved, so did the hospital.
The rising incidence of diabetes-related eye conditions led to the conceptualisation of a dedicated retina facility in 2017. Diagnostic services followed in 2018, and advanced equipment was added in 2024.
A key milestone came with an LCIF grant of ₹58 lakhs—strengthening the hospital’s vitreo-retinal surgical capabilities and enabling a shift towards more specialised care.
In 2025, a second modular operation theatre was commissioned enabling vitreo-retinal surgeries at the hospital itself—bringing advanced treatment closer to patients who would otherwise have had to travel further for care.
Today, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services—cataract surgeries, retina and vitreo-retinal surgeries, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, and diabetic retinopathy care—alongside a strong outreach program. Eye camps and school screening initiatives help in identifying conditions early and ensuring timely treatment.
Within the hospital, services are supported by two advanced operation theatres, a 17-bed NABH-accredited facility, and in-house infrastructure including a pharmacy, laboratory, and optical shop. Ambulance services support outreach and patient access.
By the Numbers
The hospital has NABH accreditation and ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its focus on quality and patient care. It is aligned with national healthcare initiatives such as the National Programme for Control of Blindness and the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and is empanelled with insurance TPAs—extending access across different patient groups.
The hospital has NABH accreditation and ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its focus on quality and patient care. It is aligned with national healthcare initiatives such as the National Programme for Control of Blindness and the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and is empanelled with insurance TPAs—extending access across different patient groups.
From a Sunday initiative to a structured healthcare institution, Mojiram Lions Eye Hospital reflects what sustained service can build over time.
Not as a single act—but as a commitment that continues to grow.
~ With inputs from: CA Vinod Kumar Sharma
District Chairperson – Grants & CSR, Dist. 321A2
Vice President, Mojiram Lions Eye Hospital, Delhi
Dist. 321A2
Vice President,
Mojiram Lions Eye Hospital, Delhi