In 1940, K. Koman Nayar was appointed the hospital first Indian superintendent, who is remembered for building the Iris Repositor at the hospital. In 1942, the medical school started offering a post-graduate diploma program in ophthalmology.
The appointment of K. Koman Nayar as the initial Indian superintendent of the hospital in 1940 marked a significant milestone. He is also remembered for building the Iris Repositor at the hospital. Two years later, the medical school introduced a specialized course in ophthalmology.