An educational unit of Vasan Foundation, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, built to develop a brigade of efficient primary eye-care professionals.
Vasan Institute of Ophthalmology & Research (VIOR) operates as an educational unit of Vasan Foundation, offering optometry programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with internship placements in leading eye-care hospitals.
Vasan Healthcare Group, today, is the largest eye care provider in the world. The spectacular growth of Vasan Healthcare is attributable in great measure to the positive role played by our team and our customers: you. It is your faith and trust in us, with patience and equanimity over the last 50 years, that led to the successful establishment of Vasan Institute of Ophthalmology and Research.
We believe that education and career success in this 21st century are all about one being a lifelong learner, with a strong sense of the community and a quest to bring out the inner potential. Our vision aligned itself with the aspiration of our senior team members and the trustees to pay back to society as a mark of gratitude. Hence we, here, bring out the efficient professionals in the field of eye care and management through inclusive education.
Welcome to Vasan Institute of Ophthalmology and Research and an exciting new school year.
Thank you,
Dr. A.M. Arun
To develop a brigade of efficient primary eye-care professionals and management professionals serving the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Create socially responsible educational environments, employ quality pedagogy, build state-of-the-art infrastructure and partner with leading institutions to maintain clinical excellence in ophthalmology education.
Educational integrity comes before commercial interest, in every decision.
Students grow a sense of responsibility through camps and community service.
Curricula and teaching adopt international educational benchmarks.
Confidence-building and leadership capability are part of the syllabus.
B.Optom (with lateral entry for diploma holders), M.Optom for graduates, and internships in leading eye-care hospitals.
Admissions for 2026–27 are open. A promising career, and millions of eyes, are waiting.