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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. JOSEPHS' EYE HOSPITAL
We Have 15 Years Of Experience in Eye Care Services
St. Joseph’s Eye Hospital, Mgbirichi is a specialist eye-care institution committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and professional eye services. For more than 15 years, 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
Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and more.
Accurate prescriptions and quality eyewear solutions including glasses, contact lenses, and pediatric vision care.
Advanced surgical procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, and other vision-threatening disorders.
Safe, precise laser treatments for refractive errors, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and post-cataract complications.
Specialized care and vision aids to help patients with permanent vision loss live independently.
State-of-the-art diagnostic tests like OCT, fundus photography, visual fields, and corneal mapping for accurate detection of eye diseases.
OUR SERVICES
Our Services
WHY CHOOSE US
A Legacy of Excellence in Diagnostics
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15+ Years of Experience
Trusted specialist eye care for over 15 years.
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
To build a society where marriages flourish, families live in peace and harmony, and every human life is valued, respected, and protected.
Health Education
Our mission is to guide families through faith-based counselling, education, and support them overcome challenges, deepen their relationships, and live out God’s plan for love, unity, and holiness.
School Outreach
Our mission is to ignite transformative change by channeling resource, knowledge, and empathy towards the betterment of society's.
TESTIMONIAL
What Our Patients Say
OUR GALLERY
Care, People, and Experiences That Make Us Unique
- All
- Hospital & Facilities
- Surgeries & Theatre
- Our Team
- Outreach & 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.
Work Hours
- Clinic days Mondays – Fridays by 7am to 5pm
- Surgery days - Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Community outreach - Selected Saturdays
- Low vision clinic - Every Fridays
- School eye health program - As Scheduled
Emergency Call
(+234) 706 313 0156
A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to St Joseph’s Eye Hospital Mgbirichi
Welcome to St Joseph’s eye hospital Mgbirichi, a mission eye care hospital based in the eastern part of Nigeria. In December 2009, started our operations in Imo state, and have now extended services to Abia state. The hospital is owned and managed by the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy (DMMM) Nigeria.
With the support of our partners, Christian Blind Mission International (CBM), Vision for the Poor USA, Ezebilo Foundation and Divine Okwara Charity Foundation, we have been providing outstanding patient care services using the latest medical advancement and technology and following all the international standards of ophthalmology care within and around the states.
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Rev. Sr. Dr. Christiana Ubaka
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.
Reaching the unreached
We go to the rural communities where health facilities are primitive or non-existent.
Screening and treatment
Cataract and other eye disease found, treated, or brought in to the hospital for surgery.
Health education
Teaching families and communities how to protect their sight and when to seek help.
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