LUCKNOW, June 5 -- The King George's Medical University (KGMU) administration on Thursday initiated disciplinary action over alleged irregularities in its ophthalmology department, including the prescription of medicines and intra-ocular lenses through unauthorised channels.

Following an inquiry, an ophthalmologist was suspended, while a show-cause notice was issued to head of department and pro vice-chancellor Prof Apjit Kaur, seeking an explanation over alleged lapses in supervision and departmental management, officials said.

The action was taken on the recommendations of an inquiry committee constituted in March to investigate complaints that patients were being directed to purchase medicines, lenses and other medical devices from s...