Patient Service at Sankara Nethralaya

We offer both out-patient services and in-patient services at our hospitals. We have a dedicated team of Specialist Ophthalmologists, nursing staff, administrative staff and support staff to ensure that all our patients receive excellent treatment.

Out-patient services

Our Out-patient services work on all days except Sundays and festival holidays. An Evening Eye Clinic functions from 5.00pm - 8.00pm on all days except Sundays and festival holidays. However, 24 hours emergency services function on all days throughout the year at our Main Hospital at 18 College Road, Chennai 600 006. Depending on the nature of the problems, patients are diagnosed and treated as out patients. However, if the treatment requires special procedures or surgeries, patients are advised of the facilities available and are counseled suitably. We have various sub specialties like cataract, cornea, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology, squint and pediatric ophthalmology, retina, uvea, orbit & oculoplasty, ocular oncology and refractive surgery. We also have an Optometry Department specializing in contact lens and low vision aid, computes vision check services that goes a long way in administering comprehensive eye care “for every patient” all under one roof.

In-patient services

We offer state of the art facilities and have 22 operation theatres equipped with latest equipment and trained dedicated personnel. Our in-patient facilities include 242 beds, which consists of deluxe rooms, A/C rooms, single or double occupancy and general wards. Trained ophthalmic nursing assistants provide Twenty-four hour nursing care. A community floor with dormitory features complements our paid wing. Our in-patient services are fully supported by a drug counter and canteen facilities for the patients as well as their attendants.

Surgery Fixing Center

We have a Surgery-scheduling center that helps patients by fixing appointments for those who require surgery. Patients who require vitreo retinal surgeries are kept in a waiting list and depending on cancellations, patients are allotted suitable time and date for surgery.

Appointments can be fixed through

• In person - Meet your friendly counselor for appointment, priority appointment for surgery and Walk-in appointment for LASIK and CATARACT.
  For cataract, you may contact Ms E Rajamani, Mobile Phone 9383572135.
  For Lasik, you may contact Mr Sambasivam, Mobile Phone 9380107258,044 – 42271903 (Direct)

• Telephone: 044 – 28272727 (Direct), 044 – 28271616 / 28233556,044 - 30903238
• Fax: 044 – 28254180
• E-mail: appointment@snmail.org ,mrf@snmail.org ,lasik@snmail.org (Lasik Appointment)

In case of difficulties, please contact:

Ms. Shyamala, DGM - Patient Services
Phone – 9383573814
Ms. Latha J Vincent,Outpatient Services Head
Mobile – 9380107129
Ms.E Rajamani, Inpatient Services Head
Mobile – 9383572135