PGIMER waives refraction, visual field test charges

Chandigarh, February 16

The PGI authorities have decided to waive charges for refraction and visual field testing at its Advanced Eye Centre (AEC).

The initiative is aimed at benefiting numerous patients by eliminating the need to stand in long queues for fee payment and reducing the financial burden on individuals seeking eye care services. The move is expected to bring relief and convenience to patients requiring regular eye examinations.

Dr SS Pandav, Professor and Head, Advanced Eye Centre, said, “We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients while ensuring their convenience and affordability. To make services at the AEC more accessible and convenient to patients, we have increased the number of online registrations, introduced a token system to better manage queues at the registration counters, started appointment system and digitised OPD and clinical records.”