The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka
National Eye Hospital - Sri Lanka
The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka is the only professional body of ophthalmologists in the country. It is the direct continuation of the Ophthalmological Society of Sri Lanka founded in 1957. It was established in 1991 and the office of the College is presently functioning at the National Eye Hospital, Colombo, which is the centre of excellence and the main training centre for ophthalmic post graduate trainees, ophthalmic technologists and ophthalmic nurses.
The Ophthalmological Society of Ceylon was formed by a group of interested clinicians who met at Victoria Memorial Eye Hospital on 1 December 1957 and was the second oldest Specialist Association in the country. Dr. WHD Ferdinands was the Founder President.
COSL
Members of Council
President
Dr. Amila De Alwis
Immediate Past President
Dr. Kapila Bandutilake
President Elect 2025
Dr. Kusum Ratnayake
Publication
Journal reports published by our college are available under publication. You can access them by clicking.
Annual Report
Here you can get the annual report prepared for our annual congress. The reports from 2014 is available here.
Research
Under this section are the regulations applicable to the various researches conducted in connection with COSL.
Guidelines
This subsection contains guidelines for patients as well as members issued by our college in various fields under 5 items.
Events
Here, find information on various educational and academic events held by our college, including the annual congress.
COSL participates in making policy decisions at regional and national level by acting as a advisory body to the Ministry of Health by highlighting shortcomings in patient care and training inadequacies.
One of the leading institutes in Sri Lanka for the study of glaucoma status.
In our college, a separate team and related members have been appointed to study glucoma. Also, relevant events are held to study that subject.
Includes specialist studies in eye health and resources related to members and trainees
Our role is to be the collective voice and recognized representative of the profession in all matters relating to the discipline and practice of Ophthalmology in Sri Lanka
Our Partners & Specialized Bodies
Various institutes, governmental & international organizations operating in parallel with The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka
