The ABC Clinic—an acronym for Amblyopia, Binocular Vision, and Cortical Visual Impairment—was formally established in 2024 as an independent department within Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru, to address the growing and complex needs of children with functional and neurological visual impairments. Building upon nearly a decade of focused clinical work, the ABC Clinic represents a significant advancement in the institution’s paediatric vision care services.
The clinic’s journey began in 2016, operating initially as a small unit within Narayana Nethralaya with a core focus on binocular vision anomalies. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Bhujang Shetty, the department laid the foundation for a specialized service model targeting amblyopia and binocular dysfunction in children.
In 2018, the launch of the “Buds to Blossoms” program marked a pivotal expansion. This initiative introduced a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to managing children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological conditions. A wide range of services, including Visual rehabilitation, Behavioural therapy, Vision therapy, Sensory and motor therapy, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy & Special education were consolidated under one integrated model.
Established in 2024 as an independent department within Narayana Nethralaya, the ABC Clinic represents a pivotal advancement in the institution’s paediatric vision care services. Designed to meet the rising demand for specialized management of complex visual and neurological disorders, the clinic provides focused, high-quality care in a dedicated setting.
Now functioning as a standalone department, the ABC Clinic offers specialized services in the following main areas:
In addition, it also provides adjunctive therapies in various other departments.
Each service is delivered through comprehensive, protocol-driven care pathways, tailored to the unique needs of every child. Therapy plans are customized based on evidence-based clinical assessments and functional vision evaluations, ensuring targeted and effective rehabilitation.
As a nationally recognized centre of excellence, the ABC Clinic integrates clinical depth, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration—setting new standards in paediatric visual rehabilitation.
Since 2016, the clinic has also functioned as a national academic hub for paediatric optometry and rehabilitation. It offers structured fellowships in:
The department is officially recognized by the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) as a certified training centre for District Early Intervention Centres (DEICs) under the national child health program, further validating its clinical and academic excellence.
At ABC Clinic, our core principle is the integration of multiple rehabilitation disciplines within a single, cohesive environment. We are proud to offer a range of specialized departments that work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, child-centred care.
Each department is staffed by highly trained professionals dedicated to providing holistic rehabilitation services. By fostering interdisciplinary coordination, we ensure that every child receives personalized, well-rounded support tailored to their unique developmental needs.
Departments under ABC clinic:
