Overview
AJICO’s research vision is rooted in usefulness. We are especially interested in research that improves service delivery, patient outcomes, quality systems, outreach conversion, workforce development, access, and the design of public eye health interventions. We see research not as a separate academic exercise, but as a means to solve practical problems, improve decision-making, and contribute to the broader field of community ophthalmology.
Areas of Focus
AJICO’s research and public eye health work will evolve across themes such as:
clinical outcomes and quality improvement
cataract and surgical systems research
screening and referral pathways
public eye health and last-mile service delivery
implementation research in rural and underserved geographies
optometry, workforce development, and training effectiveness
patient behaviour, counselling, and follow-up
institutional process improvement and operational learning
Published Studies
Our Research
Our research repository is currently being curated and will soon feature publications, case studies, implementation insights, and academic contributions from AJICO and its collaborators. We look forward to sharing evidence and learning that can help strengthen eye health systems and practice.
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Ethics and Responsibility
AJICO believes research must be ethical, respectful, and disciplined. Patient dignity, consent, privacy, and scientific honesty are non-negotiable. As the institute grows, its research culture will be shaped by these principles.
Institutional Ethics Committee
The Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) ensures that all biomedical and ophthalmic research is conducted in compliance with applicable national and international ethical guidelines. IEC registration implies oversight authority for human subject protection and does not equate to regulatory approval of any tested medical products.
IEC Registration Number
EC/NEW/INST/2025/4990
A Platform for Collaboration
AJICO welcomes collaboration with individual researchers, universities, academic institutes, public health groups, government bodies, global agencies, and NGOs whose work aligns with the goal of building stronger and more equitable eye care systems. We are especially interested in collaborations that combine academic seriousness with practical application.
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