AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT | 23rd JUNE 2026 | Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving access to quality medical services, HDB Financial Services (HDBFS) has supported the establishment of a state of the art modern Ophthalmology Operation Theater complex at Health and Care Foundation (HCF) Hospital in Ahmedabad. The newly constructed facility is inaugurated recently, in the presence of representatives from HDBFS and HCF Hospital. HDBFS support enabled the procurement and installation of advanced ophthalmic equipment, including a slit lamp, auto refractometer/keratometer, non-contact tonometer, A-scan, YAG laser, operation theatre camera system, OT table, autoclave machines, ultrasonic cleanser, stretcher, and chair unit with vision chart, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashish Ghatnekar, Chief – People & Operations, HDB Financial Services, said: “Access to quality healthcare remains one of the most important pillars of community development. Through our support for the Ophthalmology Department at HCF Hospital, we aim to strengthen critical healthcare infrastructure and enable timely, affordable eye care for thousands of individuals and families. We believe that better vision leads to better opportunities, improved quality of life, and stronger communities.”
Nipam Shah, Chairman & Trustee, HCF Hospital, said, “At HCF Hospital, our vision has always been to ensure that quality healthcare reaches every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances. The launch of this new facility is a significant milestone in that journey. We are grateful to HDB Financial Services for partnering with us to strengthen our healthcare infrastructure and help make advanced eye care more accessible. This collaboration will enable thousands of patients to receive timely diagnosis and treatment closer to home, while continuing our commitment to serving the community with compassion, dignity, and excellence.”
The newly built department is expected to serve approximately 20,000 outpatients annually and facilitate around 3,000 eye surgeries every year, with nearly 50 percent of beneficiaries expected to come from economically weaker sections of society.
HCF Hospital is a NABH-accredited healthcare institution known for providing quality medical care and rehabilitation services, particularly for children with birth defects, at highly subsidized rates. The addition of the Ophthalmology Department further expands the hospital’s ability to deliver specialized healthcare services to the community.
The department offers a comprehensive range of eye care services, including adult cataract surgery, paediatric cataract treatment, glaucoma management, retina services, diabetic retinopathy care, oculoplasty procedures, retinopathy of prematurity treatment, and corneal grafting. Our unique project of identification to complete treatment of children suffering from Retinopathy of Prematurity covers thousands of premature babies admitted to over 100 NISCU across districts of Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Dholka, Surat, Kutchh preventing blindness to thousands of babies.
The new facility is expected to significantly improve access to specialized eye care for residents of Ahmedabad and neighbouring districts by providing advanced diagnostic, medical, and surgical services under one roof. This will reduce the need for patients to travel to distant tertiary care centres, enabling earlier diagnosis, timely intervention, and improved treatment outcomes.
Through initiatives such as this, HDBFS continues to invest in sustainable community development and healthcare infrastructure, contributing towards improved health outcomes and enhanced quality of life for underserved populations.
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