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MGBIRICHI, OHAJI/EGBEMA LGA, IMO STATE
Specialist eye care, close to home.
St Joseph’s Eye Hospital Mgbirichi brings super-specialty ophthalmic care within reach of the communities it serves, planned so that expert treatment is nearby when you need it and available early.
- Medical, Surgical & Laser Services
- Low Vision & Rehabilitation Clinic
- Optical & Investigation Services
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S EYE HOSPITAL
Specialist Eye Care in Imo State Since 2009
St. Joseph’s Eye Hospital, Mgbirichi is a specialist eye-care institution committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and professional eye services. Since opening in 2009, the hospital has continued to serve patients through expert diagnosis, treatment, surgery, rehabilitation and community-focused care.
Our commitment is simple: to protect sight, improve lives and ensure that every patient receives care with dignity, compassion and clinical excellence.
- Comprehensive Eye Care
- Patient-Centred Treatment
- Specialist Ophthalmology Team
- Accessible & Affordable Care
Diseases of the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, lens, uveal tract and orbit, together with glaucoma, medical retina, ocular tumours, ocular injuries and systemic ophthalmology.
Eye tests, spectacles and contact lens fitting, including photochromic, anti-reflective and blue cut lenses, with our own laboratory producing lenses on site.
Advanced surgical procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, and other vision-threatening disorders.
OUR SERVICES
Our Services
Selective laser trabeculoplasty, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, peripheral laser iridotomy and diode cyclophotocoagulation, carried out in the clinic in minutes.
Optical devices including telescopes and magnifiers, and non-optical aids: text reading software, cheque guides, large print publications, and talking watches and clocks.
OCT, perimetry, ultrasonography, gonioscopy, fundus photography and biometry, with screening for drivers, company staff, schools and diabetic retinopathy.
Residency training in ophthalmology, alongside primary eye care, theatre assistance, cataract surgical and ophthalmic diagnostic training.
Screening, treatment and health education taken out to communities across Imo State, with those who need surgery brought in to the hospital.
WHY CHOOSE US
A Legacy of Excellence in Diagnostics
Our investigation unit runs OCT, perimetry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, biometry and ocular ultrasound on site, so a diagnosis does not wait on a referral somewhere else. The same equipment supports our glaucoma, cataract and retina workups.
Serving Patients Since 2009
Specialist eye care at Mgbirichi since the hospital opened in December 2009.
Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment
Modern technology for accurate eye care.
Optical & Low-Vision Support
Prescription lenses, optical services and low-vision rehabilitation tailored to patient needs.
Specialist Ophthalmology Team
Resident and visiting ophthalmology specialists.
Comprehensive Eye Care for All Ages
Specialist care for adults and children.
Hospital & Community Outreach
A 66-bed eye hospital serving patients both within the hospital and through community outreach programmes.
CARE BEYOND OUR WALLS
Community Outreach
Most avoidable blindness is found in rural communities where eye care simply does not reach. Our outreach takes screening, treatment and health education out to those communities across Imo State, and brings those who need surgery in to the hospital.
Eye Screening
Free screening in rural communities across Imo State, finding cataract, glaucoma and refractive error in people who would otherwise never be examined.
Health Education
Teaching communities how to protect their sight: the danger signs that need urgent attention, why glaucoma must be found early, and what to do when an eye is injured.
School Outreach
Vision screening in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, so that children who cannot see the board are found and given the spectacles they need.
TESTIMONIAL
What Our Patients Say
OUR GALLERY
Care, People, and Experiences That Make Us Unique
- All
- Hospital and Facilities
- Surgeries and Theatre
- Our Team
- Outreach and Training
Eye health is the state in which vision, ocular health, functional ability is maximized, thereby contributing to overall health and well-being, social inclusion, and quality of life.
Below are ways of keeping the eyes healthy
Good eye health begins from your plate. Nutrients like Vit A, E, C, Omega 3 fatty acids, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, might help to prevent problem or reduce complications.
Diet and regular upkeep are two important factors in taking care of your eyes. Eye exercises can restore your sight. Your eyes are the window to the world. It’s important that you take care of them.
Diet and regular upkeep are two important factors in taking care of your eyes. Eye exercises can restore your sight. Your eyes are the window to the world. It’s important that you take care of them.
Eyeglasses are important personal use items. They require great care because the frame and the lenses are very fragile and can be damaged at the slightest impact. High quality frames and lenses are considerably expensive, which makes eyeglasses quite an investment. It also takes time and effort to find the perfect eyeglasses according to prescription and requirements.
CONJUNCTIVA AND CORNEAL FOREIGN BODY
Evert the lids, irrigate with clean water (over a running tap), and refer to the hospital as soon as possible.
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CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Eye Conditions We Treat
Cataract
Learn about cataracts, symptoms, diagnosis and available treatment.
Glaucoma
Understand glaucoma, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.
Diabetic Eye Disease
How diabetes affects the eyes, warning signs, screening and treatment.
Paediatric Eye Conditions
Eye care for children: squint, lazy eye, congenital cataract and screening.
Retinal Diseases
Retinal detachment, macular conditions and the treatments available.
Corneal Diseases
Corneal infections, ulcers and scarring, and how they are managed.
Eye Injuries
Emergency care for eye trauma, chemical burns and foreign bodies.
Refractive Errors
Short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, and how they are corrected.
Ocular Tumours
Detection and management of tumours affecting the eye and orbit.
Low Vision
Rehabilitation, visual aids and support for people with reduced vision.
My son was in serious pain and gradually losing his sight, but St. Joseph’s Eye Hospital, with the support of DMMM/CBM, gave us hope. Today, he is doing well and free from pain. May God bless them for their kindness.
Mark Rise