The objectives of the society shall be the cultivation and promotion of the study and practice of ophthalmic science, research and man power development with a view to render service to the community and a bid to promote social contacts among ophthalmologists by :
Organizing conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, refresher courses etc for promotion and mutual exchange of knowledge.
Promoting clinical, experimental, community and operational research in Ophthalmology.
Instituting awards, oration, prizes, fellowships, studentship and research grants.
Promoting , teaching , training and continuing education in ophthalmology by establishing and maintaining reference library , publishing journals and proceedings of the society and other such materials.
Organizing Exhibitions of machinery , implements , tools, appliances etc, pertaining to ophthalmology with a view to encourage and improve the manufacture of such instruments and appliances in India and also to promote and advise quality control in the manufacture of aforesaid instruments appliances.
Co-operating with other medical societies/ associations.
Promotion of social contact and creation of goodwill amongst the ophthalmologists.
Ensuring ethical practice , professional conduct of its members as lay down by the society from time to time.
Advising on legislation affecting ophthalmic practice and science of ophthalmology.
Maintaining liaison with Central Government , State Governments and various appropriate bodies regarding matters concerning teaching and practice of Ophthalmology and rationalization of ophthalmic fitness and standards for various jobs.
Raising funds through subscriptions , contributions, donations from members, non-members and creating special funds to run activities of the society.
Acquiring and deposing, movable and immovable property and assets by purchasing, constructing, altering, maintaining, selling or mortgaging properties that may be necessary for furtherance of the aforesaid objectives in accordance with relevant law.
Undertaken health education to prevent visual impairment and control blindness.
Doing all such other things as may be incidental or conductive to the attainment of the aims and objectives of the society.