Optique Vision Care opens 1st privately-owned eye hospital

Optique Vision Care (OVC) on Friday opened its US$5 million Optique Eye Hospital (OEH) at New Market Street, Georgetown, which marks a significant advancement in the delivery of specialised eye care services in Guyana. The newly established, state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the outstanding work and lifelong commitment of one of Guyana’s leading ophthalmologists, Dr Shailendra Sugrim, whose contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing eye care in the country.

At the opening ceremony, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dhani Narine related, “Our vision is not only to deliver eye care but to elevate the standard of what is possible within Guyana and the Caribbean. This project demonstrates that with the right partnerships, a supportive investment climate fostered by the Government of Guyana, and unwavering commitment, highly complex subspecialty procedures can be performed locally at an international standard. We remain committed to investing in advanced ophthalmic services so that no child or adult has to leave the country for sight-saving care when it can be delivered safely and effectively at home.”

The establishment of OEH represents a major step toward increasing equitable access to high-quality ophthalmic surgical services nationwide. The facility is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients experiencing a wide range of eye conditions by delivering advanced, patient-centred care in a modern, fully equipped environment. Strategically positioned, OEH also aims to strengthen partnerships within the Caribbean and the wider diaspora through a comprehensive referral programme targeting both regional and international patients. OEH is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding service through various initiatives, including the utilisation of state-of-the-art equipment and advanced operating theaters , with a continuous commitment to upgrading medical technologies and procedures; ongoing in-house and external training and development programmes to ensure staff remain highly skilled and equipped to provide quality care; implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems to maintain and enhance service standards; and continuous execution of vision health education initiatives, including community outreach programmes and eye screening campaigns, to promote awareness and early detection of eye diseases. The hospital also offers a comprehensive range of specialised ophthalmic surgical services such as cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, orbit and oculoplastic surgery, corneal and pterygium surgery, and vitreoretinal surgery. The opening of OEH underscores OVC’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare standards in Guyana and ensuring that patients have access to world-class eye care services close to home.