- Source: College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences
College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS) (Urdu: کالج آف آفتھلمالوجی اینڈ ایلائیڈ ویژن سائنسز) formerly known as Punjab institute of Preventive Ophthalmology (PIPO) is one of the finest Ophthalmic Institute in Pakistan. it is attached with Mayo Hospital which was built in 1872 and was named after Lord Mack Mayo and King Edward Medical University which was built in 1860 and was named after King Edward.
History
In December 1998, Prof Asad Aslam Khan in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation conducted a detailed situation analysis of ophthalmic services available at district level in Punjab. The analysis revealed that the number of ophthalmologists was much less than the required number and no trained ophthalmic paramedic or ophthalmic nurse was available at district level.
In response to the report of the situation analysis, with the intention to improve eye health services in the province, the Punjab health department established a Comprehensive Eye Care Cell (CEC Cell) at Mayo Hospital. In the year 2004, Government of the Punjab, with the addition of teaching faculty for mid-level eye care workers, upgraded it to Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmology (PIPO) to eradicate preventable blindness from the Pakistan.
Observing the tremendous success and achievements of Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmology (PIPO) and in view to start postgraduate and subspecialty courses in Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences, Govt. of Punjab, in 2007, elevated PIPO to College of Ophthalmology & Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS).
Departments
Refraction
Low Vision
Optical Dispensing Lab
Contact Lens Lab
Community Ophthalmology
Vitreoretina
Pediatric ophthalmology
Diagnostic Ophthalmology
Glaucoma & Diagnostic Research
Research and development
Ophthalmic pathology & Microbiology
Information Technology Center
Information Education & Communication Cell
= Auxiliary services
=Library
Computer labs
= Attached hostel facilities
=Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Director General/Principal
Prof. Dr. Asad Aslam Khan (2004- 2021)
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Suhail Sarwar (2021-2022)
Prof. Dr. Zahid Kamal Siddiqui (2022-2023)
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Moeen (2023-present)
Academic Degrees Offered
Undergraduate
BS (Hons) Vision Sciences, Optometry.
BS (Hons) Vision Sciences, Orthoptics.
BS (Hons) Vision Sciences, Investigative Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Technology Diploma
Nursing
Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
Ophthalmologist
Fellowship in Vitreoretina
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Refresher course for District Ophthalmologist
Short course in Diagnostic Ophthalmology
Short course in Laser application
Short course in Phacoemulcification
Short course in manual small incision cataract surgery
Student Societies
Vision Dramatic Society (VDS)
Vision Literary Society (VLS)
Vision Debating Society (VDS)
Vision Photography & Filmography Society (VPFS)
COAVS Sports Club