The objectives of establishment of College of Ophthalmology & Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS) are to eradicate preventable blindness from the country and to achieve the goals of Vision 2020 – “The Right to Sight.” The targets will be achieved through:

1. Human Resource Development
2. District Comprehensive Eye Care Programme
3. Disease Control
4. Continuous Medical Education in Ophthalmology & Allied Vision Sciences
5. Awareness campaigns.