I AM HAVING THIS SIGHT PROBLEM SINCE CHILDHOOD. I HARDLY REMEMBER MY CHILDHOOD WITHOUT SPECTS?.. LATER I WAS USING CONTACTS FOR PAST 8 YEARS. AS I HAVE TO WORK LATE NIGHTS, IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO USE CONTACTS. SO MY FRIEND SUGGESTED ME TO UNDERGO LASIK PARTICULARLY IN SANKARA NETHRALAYA. I CAME HERE AND TOOK PRELIMINARY CHECKUPS..THEN I UNDERWENT LASIK TREATMEMT.

It was a quick procedure.. For both eyes, doctor took only 25mins to complete and made my dream come true.. now i'm not dependent on anything.. i can look through my own eyes.. its hard to say in words that how happy i'm now.

In SANKARA NETHRALAYA, everyone is so kind. i loved their hospitality.. Before doing LASIK, i was so worried about the procedure.. But they clearly explained me the procedure and gave me confidence. They were caring me (& everyone), each and every minute when i was there post treatment also they clearly explained me the DO & DONTS, which i'm following everyday now I GOT BACK MY 100% EYE vision.

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO FEEL FREE TO UNDERGO LASIK IN SANKARA NETHRALAYA (ONLY)! I can assure you their complete care to you and make your dream to come true too...

Once again I would like to thank Dr.Geetha Iyer, Mr.Senthil kumaran, Mr.Samba sivam, Mr.Lakshman, Mr.vijay, Dr.Aishwarya and each and every staff there.

VISIT SANKARA NETHRALAYA & MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE!!!!!!!!.

.........Ashokkumar .A.B

I was having vision problem in my right eye. I took an appointment at Sankara Nethralaya Nungambakkam with Dr PP. When I reached the hospital for the prelimnary tests, Mr Senthil Kumaran , Senior Executive Sankara Nethralaya –JKCN , LASIK DEPT was very helpful in guiding me for taking the various tests . I underwent ocular coherence tomography and pachymetry tests which were done with utmost care to make me feel at home.

I was advised to undergo T-cat +collagen cross linking treatment in the right eye and an appointment was fixed for undergoing the surgery at the earliest date available.

On the day of the surgery I was operated upon by the senior most surgeon Dr PP who was very immaculate in her operation and the ease and care with which she handled so many patients took away my fear of undergoing an operation. The operation was successful and I was in my room in half an hour’s time.

After 3 days I reported back for the post operative check. DR PP herself examined me and gave me confidence by saying that the operation has come out wonderfully well. The entire staff of Sankara Nethralaya deserve praise of the highest level not only for the service and courtesy they showed towards me as a patient but also for the cleanliness with which each inch of the hospital is maintained and in particular I am much thankful to Mr Senthil Kumaran , who with his smiling service and the post operative instructions which he gave has enabled me to follow the post operative schedule perfectly well ,resulting in perfect vision in my right eye.

.........G Preethi

I am very much Happy to share my fact with Sankara Nethralaya, I used power glass from past five years .it had un comfortable and frequent power variation with nervousness during some situation. at the time my friend told about Sankara Nethralaya , Chennai .i had a treatment initially in different stage as per my eye condition and finally they suggested to LASIK treatment. although they are given consulting regarding different kind of LASIK treatment depends upon eye condition and patient choice . i am very much happy that time because it was wonder full consulting in patient language with kindness.

Finally we decided to do FEMTO LASIK and done by Dr Rama rajagobal madam on august 2011. I am very much Satisfied by the Treatment and also the Hospitality of the Doctors and Members of the LASIK team. I thank Sankara Nethralaya who took at most Care about all my appointments and cleared all my doubts. I also want to thank Mr. Senthil sir who explained the procedure and cleared all my doubts while Consultancy Period.

I once again thank you very much to staff at the clinic and to Dr Rama rajagobal for a very thorough pre-surgery consultation which put my fears at rest. The surgery itself was quick and painless .One day later, I had little pain and very little discomfort (and good vision!) after surgery 3 to 4 hours after that it was not .fully cured .I thank you so much for the wonderful gift you have given me. I cannot believe how having LASIK has improved my sight. I cannot thank you enough. I am forever grateful! thanks to Sankara Nethralaya.

.........B.Rajesh kannan

Hi, this is Raghu and I underwent Epi-Lasik treatment at Sankara Nethralaya (JKCN) on 14th of November. I had been on to contact lenses for the past 8+ years and on spectacles for about 5 years before that. Both has its own share of advantages and disadvantages and I had been thinking for a while to go for LASIK correction. Of course, like everyone reading this I was definitely scared since it's something to do with eyes.

Around middle of this year when my regular eye check-up was due at SN, I casually enquired about the LASIK treatment and they explained about the treatment and asked me to come back after discontinuing contact lenses for 2 weeks. After discontinuing contact lenses, the team at SN performed the pre-operative tests and I met one of the surgeons (Dr. Sudhir). He told me that my cornea thickness is lesser for doing a normal LASIK procedure (which involves creating a flap) and hence I can go for either EPI-LASIK or Femto-LASIK. I was confused as to which one to go for as Googling spoke about the benefits of both the procedures. Meanwhile, I had scheduled the treatment on a Monday (14 November) taking that entire weeek off from work and I told the LASIK department that I will let them know if it is EPI-LASIK or Femto-LASIK.

Instead of getting confused by myself, I decided to go and meet the surgeon (Dr. Rama Rajagopal) who will be doing the treatment for me on Monday. Here, I would like to mention couple of incidents to highlight the professionalism and care that SN takes care of

1. Dr. Rama Rajagopal examined my eyes again and told me that both EPI and Femto can be done and explained the differences between the two technologies clearly. But she said that she would do only EPI-LASIK for my eye condition (cornea being thinner and my power falling near the border line for EPI) and would not advise to go for Femto. Femto currently costs double (being the latest technology) that of EPI and any profit-oriented institution would have blindly suggested you to go for Femto. I was definitely impressed that they actually care for your eyes and are not after the money

2. I took another friend of mine for the pre-operative tests. They examined him completely and clearly told him that he is not fit for the treatment due to his cornea shape and condition. They told him to continue with glasses or contacts. They do not push you to any treatment just for the sake of money and advise you only if everything is OK

This testimonial will not be complete without mentioning Mr. Senthil Kumaran and Mr. Vijayakumar of the LASIK department. They are very down to earth and will explain you about everything regarding the treatment in simple layman terms. They are almost available 24 hours and the best part is that they get in touch with you even after the treatment to see how you are doing. You can talk to them about all the questions and fears you have in your mind and they will listen to them patiently and clarify all of them.

By third week of the treatment the vision had improved a lot (in case of epi lasik the vision will improve and become stable by 3-4 weeks. This will not be the case in normal LASIK where the vision clarity is achieved within 3 days). The doctors and the team told that the irritation and redness will stop by third day, more clarity will come on 6th day and in week 2 and 3 you will see much more improvement in the vision clarity. It has been exactly happening that way and shows that they know what they are doing and are doing it properly.

I am on to the sixth week now and last weekend I had the one month review done. They perfomed all the tests again and my power is now zero. I am able to read two lines more (6/8) than a normal vision in the reading test. There is no haziness or blurness in the vision anymore and I am continuing all my normal activities. It was such a wonderful feeling to hear from the optometrist that the power is zero.

So, if you are planning to get a LASIK done, I highly recommend Sankara Nethralaya. Get the pre-opt test done there and get their opinion. Get all the questions clarified with the team and openly discuss if you have any fears. They will definitely tell you about what to expect out of the treatment and any risks associated. Of course, anybody will have second thoughts when it comes to a treatment on the eye. So get clarified on all your questions, however silly they seem to be and become comfortable. Plan a week off from work and leave the rest to them, you will be back to seeing the world with your natural eyes. They actually care more for your eyes than what you would.

Once again I wish to thank Dr. Rama Rajagopal and Mr. Senthil Kumaran and Mr. Vijaya Kumar and the rest of the LASIK team for the treatment.

.........Raghu

My hearts of thanks to Sankara Nethralaya,a renowned institution for eye care

I was wearing glasses since my second standard,hardly iam 7 years old at that time.My dad was much worried that his girl wanna wear specs at this young age he was enquiring about the lasik surgery at 1997 itself it started booming in those years.But to his disappointment everyone told only after the age of 18 a person can undergo lasik

My right age came to do the lasik and the right place we entered too that is SANKARA NETHRALAYA,ya a very nice place indeed

Right from the first day i was guided in the right path by the authorised persons there,

Mr.Senthil Kumaran was the person who gave me counselling regarding the LASIK surgery, He guided me with a power point presentation regarding the eye defects and the surgery which iam about to undertake,I was very well satisfied with his explanations

Next comes the consultation with the physician.My appointment was fixed with Dr.N.Radhika.So many pre-operative safety tests were taken and i was advised to undergo EPI-LASIK sugery nad the day has been fixed for my surgery with the same physician Dr.N.Radhika.I was admired to see Tender Loving Care (TLC) in the surgery theatre with the physician and with her associates and the time came for my surgery and hardly it took only half an hour for the entire surgery and they gave me some valuable advices what to do and what not to do for the first six months that was not so quite tough to follow.

And I was asked to come after one month for review and after the review myself and my family members were so glad that my power was zero which was -4 in left eye and -3 in right eye before laser surgery.

Apart from treatment,Love,care and affection from the members of Sankara Nethralaya was really awesome

.........Indhumathi Mohan,Trainee Cognizant Technology Solutions

I feel privileged to give a feed back about my EPI-LASIK treatment in “Sankara Nethralaya”, which is one of the most trusted eye institution in India.

From the day I visited to till post treatment consultation it has been a memorable journey for me. As we all know eyes are priceless and you need best of the best treatment, when it comes to have a surgery to such a fragile part of your body. I am glad that I trusted “Shankar Nethralaya”. I remember the day when I first spoken to Mr. Vijay on telephone (my first contact person in Sankara Nethralaya) and I had a bag of questions to ask about the LASIK procedure, its safety, how far is the feasibility of having a 20/20 or 6/6 vision, post LASIK effect on eyes and about any future complication 10-15 years down the line when people may need other surgery like for cataract. All the doubts were answered very professionally and completely and he directed me to Dr. Prema Padma (Doc who performed treatment on my eyes) for better clarification on the whole procedure. The way Dr Prema consulted me was amazing and I got convinced to go for EPI –LASIK treatment without a hitch in my mind. Afterward it all went like a very well executed plan.

I would like to render my special thanks to Mr. Vijay, Dr. Prema and Mr. Senthil Kumaran who guided me through all the Do’s and Don’t’s after the treatment in a very professional and friendly way. Once again thanks to Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital and all other staffs of LASIK clinic for this treatment and their wonderful hospitality.I would strong recommend “Sankara Nethralaya” to anyone who plans to have LASIK. Keep up the good work and excellent service level.

.........Numan Ahmad, (Consultant at SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore)

My introduction to Sankara Nethralaya was via their website as well as through phone calls which is informative and honest, not just listing the benefits but also the potential hazards, which gave me a sense of confidence. When it came time for the surgery, I was nervous, as anyone would be, but the staff helped me to relax and it seemed so routine. The surgery was quick and painless although strange, and the results immediate. After the surgery I felt as though I had the support there if I needed it.

I arrived with an open mind and a little excitement at the prospect of better sight, Mr. Senthil Kumaran / Mr. Sambasivan talked me through every aspect of the experience, sometimes more than once, and all of you (the staff) have made me feel special. The whole procedure has been completely painless apart from a couple of hours of discomfort straight after surgery.

First, getting Lasik was one of the best decisions I've made. I've worn corrective lenses most of my life and I'm 26. So, it was important to me to find the best doctor. I never dreamed that I could have 20/20 vision and Sankara Nethralaya (the doctors & staffs) made that dream come true! I love my new freedom and I recommend Dr.Prema Padmanaban. She's the BEST!

I've been wearing glasses for about 14 years. I had the LASIK surgery 1 month ago and it was one of the best things I've ever done! No problems, just some dryness for the few months and a little light sensitivity. Since then, perfect vision... no contacts, no eyeglasses, no hassles. I'm very happy I took the dive! Since my operation, the results have been fantastic! I have experienced absolutely no discomfort and my vision is significantly better than 20/20. The post-op care has been equally good. My sight has improved. I am much happier now after it has been cured. It was affecting my everyday life, and I feel so much better now.

All my worries and fears were laid to rest by the patient clinic staff No question was ever too much for them to answer. Dr. Prema Padmanaban has such a caring manner I felt at ease straight away, my operation went perfectly.

Now has wonderful vision. They can drive to work, take care of the kids, and play sports.all without the hassle of contacts or glasses.

Now never spends a dime on contact lenses and solutions.

Believe that choosing me was the best decision they have made.

Your facility is so great and your staff is terrific as well. It was a wonderful experience. I also appreciate the staff for their great hospitality and care they provided me. Thank you for the excellent and professional care I received during my LASIK surgery procedure. I would like to thank all the staff at the Leeds clinic, not only for the care they provided before and during surgery but also for all the care provided after surgery.

I once again thank you very much to staff at the clinic and to Dr Prema Padmanaban for a very thorough pre-surgery consultation which put my fears at rest. The surgery itself was quick and painless & Dr Prema Padmanaban talked me through each step methodically. One day later, I have no pain and very little discomfort (and good vision!) I thank you so much for the wonderful gift you have given me. I cannot believe how having LASIK has improved my sight. I cannot thank you enough. I am forever grateful!

.........Prabhakar. V, Thinksoft Global Solutions

The eye is the jewel of the body.

Henry David Thoreau

As Thoreau once quoted, a world without vision is a world that is hard to imagine for a lot of people that he compared it to a jewel. My vision prior to my visit to Sankara Nethralaya, can be described at best as very very bad, I started wearing glasses when I was around 11 yrs of age, so I've gotten used to the cumbersome thick glasses and the constant change of same I needed to get once in a year and some times once in 6 months because of my constantly changing eye power.

When I first visited the centre the first thing I noticed was the hospitality of the whole institution, right from the guard who opens the entrance door to Dr. Senthil Kumaran who guided us through out the procedure, to the specialist doctor, even when the opd is flooded with patients we donot see a single flinch of annoyance or anger from any of the doctors or the staff. And one more thing I've noticed as a doctor is the near-perfection in anything and everything being done. Right from the cleaning of the rooms to the patients being called to procedure, everything is planned and organized and done to their best effort by each and everyone. No patient is made to wait unnecessarily. Dr. Prema who was my attending doctor, was if to be said in a single word, amazing! Patient care, even in the middle of her busy schedule she took time to patiently explain to us all of the procedures available and advantages of each, and clarified all of our doubts.

One of the best institutions I've seen. Very well maintained and very well organised. Keep up the good work.

.........Dr. Subash

I began needing to wear glasses or contacts in about 9th or 10th grade/standard, in high school (as we call it in the US). As an active teenager who, as most teenagers, was too concerned about his appearance, wearing glasses was out of the question, so I began my vision-corrective years by wearing contact lenses every day. This was of course inconvenient, since putting in, taking out, and cleaning the lenses required time and maintenance, and wearing them could be uncomfortable, particularly when I was tired or not sleeping at regular times. But, since I was young and flexible and resilient, I somehow got along with contact lenses all right for a few years.

Then, when I began going to college in the mid-1990s, I realized two things: one, that it was all right to be intelligent—and don’t many intelligent people wear glasses?—and two, that wearing glasses would be much easier and more comfortable—or at least less “invasive”—than wearing contact lenses. So, I switched over to wearing glasses most of the time, and continued to do so througout all four years of college and then for eleven full years afterwards, until I finally received LASIK treatment in 2009.

Glasses served me well, especially since I have always been an academic type, always reading books and writing, and many lifetime students such as myself end up wearing glasses for many decades without major problems. But there were definitely things about wearing glasses which I did not like: they were easily misplaced or lost, they limited my field of vision, they were an extra appendage to my face and appearance (whereas I always prefer being as simple and natural as possible), and they limited my ability to be active and spontaneous. Ever since high school I have been a long distance runner or jogger, and, as a scholar, spending most of my days inside at a desk, being able to go outside for a long run through the park or forest at least once every day or two has always been essential to my physical and mental well-being. But it is impossible, or at least extremely awkward and inconvenient, to go for a long run with glasses on, so I always had to spend 10-15 minutes before and after each run, first cleaning and putting on, then taking out, cleaning, and putting away again, my contact lenses, which were necessary to wear in order to exercise. I have recently begun practicing yoga regularly, and this would also have been impossible with glasses.

For all of these reasons, I had long thought about getting LASIK treatment, but at the same time had many fears and uncertainties about the process and what the result of it might be. When I got married in 2003, however, my wife had recently undergone LASIK, and she was not only very happy with the results, but had found the whole examination and surgery experience to be remarkably smooth, easy, and painless. Since she saw that I would love to be glasses/contacts-free (and liked me better without glasses herself), she strongly recommended that I have LASIK done as well. Given my generally conservative and cautious stance toward most things, however—especially with regard to something as vital as my eyesight!—I decided that I would not pursue LASIK unless I had the opportunity to have it done at the same place that she did and with the same doctors with whom she was so happy.

Well, that place was Sankara Nethralaya, and in early 2009, while we were staying in Chennai for a few months for our studies in Sanskrit and Bharatanatyam, I finally had the opportunity to seriously consider LASIK for myself. Since, again, I was apprehensive about having surgery of any kind performed on my eyes, I think that if anything had troubled me during the several preparatory, pre-surgery visits and examinations, I probably would have backed-out and decided not to have the procedure done. But, to put it simply, I was very impressed with the facilities and staff at Sankara Nethralaya—with their expertise and professionalism, as well as with their warm openness and kind considerateness toward patients, always willing to explain things and support one as necessary, from the beginning of the process to the end.

In fact, the only major obstacle I had to overcome throughout the entire process was myself on the morning of the surgery. I had gone through all of the preparatory examinations, researched in order to understand the procedure, talked with the doctor, scheduled an appointment for the procedure to take place, and then gone to bed the night before, all without really meeting with any deep fear or resistance. But then, the morning of my appointment, I woke up unexpectedly gripped by a sort of amorphous fear. I didn’t show much outwardly or, indeed, say much of anything at all, but this was exactly how my wife knew that I was afraid! She loves to laugh about it now, telling me that, no matter what she said or asked me about that morning, I would simply reply “Yes,” or “No,” and then return to being stoic, silent, expressionless—which she knew was a sure sign that something was going on inside me. She was right: I could only give one-word answers because I was scared and was suffering the passage of time with difficulty and reluctance, moving ever closer to my LASIK appointment, but deep down unsure whether or not I should really go through with it.

But two things (in addition to my wife!) kept me from canceling the procedure and kept me moving toward it: one, my high regard for Sankara Nethralaya as an institution—reinforced by the excellent support I had received throughout, especially from Academic Officer and Development Manager A. Mahalingam—and for the doctor who would be performing the procedure, Dr. Prema Padmanabhan—who had also performed my wife’s LASIK procedure (though I am sure that there are many other outstanding doctors at Sankara Nethralaya as well); and two, the almost unbelievable thought of a life without glasses or contacts, of perfect vision at all times and in all places, without any external apparatus.

So, somehow—or, rather, by God’s grace—I made it to the eye hospital that bright January day in Chennai which I still remember very distinctly and probably will for many years to come. And, upon arriving, everything happened so relatively quickly and so smoothly and unproblematically that I feel silly now to have been apprehensive about it at all, and especially to have worried so gravely all morning long, right up until the procedure! The staff members were of course all supportive and calming as usual, in addition to telling me everything I needed to know and do during the procedure—which was in fact not much at all: just relax, lay down, keep your eyes focused on a specific point during the procedure, and let the doctor do her work—which, amazingly, not only took almost no time at all, but was painless! I cannot remember exactly, but the essential part of the whole procedure, the laser surgery itself, lasted only a few minutes (or even less), and I don’t remember experiencing any irritating or uncomfortable sensation in my eyes at any point during the whole process.

Afterwards, a nurse explained to me how to take care of my eyes during the coming weeks, I obtained the eye care kit from the hospital pharmacy, and, in less than two hours since I had arrived for my appointment, I was once again back on the streets of Chennai, but a new man, free from glasses and contacts for the first time in almost 20 years. Of course I had to be especially attentive to my environment at first, staying indoors for a few days, avoiding air particles such as dust and smoke as much as possible, applying the eye drops, and resting well so that my eyes would heal quickly. But, looking back on it now, none of this was very difficult or challenging, and in fact it all fades into complete insignificance as soon as I think of that first experience I had just a little while after the surgery, when, upon returning to the hotel where we were staying and entering a park-like area away from the dusty streets, I first allowed myself to open my eyes fully and look up at the trees and the sky: everything was clear, crisp, and beautiful, and this vision was coming to me through my own eyes alone, unaided by glasses, contact lenses, or anything else. It was an amazing, expansive feeling that filled my heart with profound joy and gratitude.

A few days after my LASIK procedure, I returned to Sankara Nethralaya for a vision test, to see the results of the surgery. Incredibly, my vision was not just “20/20” (or “6/6”), but one degree better—that is, I could read the line of letters on the letter chart below the one that indicated normal vision! I returned for another examination 3-4 months later, and my vision had not changed; it was still excellent. For the first year following treatment, it did happen once in a while that, in very large, spacious indoor environments with high ceilings and bright lights, such as in airport terminals, my vision would seem slightly hazy. But this was never debilitating, it only happened a few times, and it stopped altogether after a year or so.

It has now been nearly three years since I underwent LASIK, and, despite daily and probably excessive computer use (which is what first ruined my eyesight, as a teenager), my vision remains excellent. Not having to worry about glasses or contact lenses, ever, is an extraordinary blessing. I can go running or do yoga or exercise at any time, without having to worry about putting on contacts; I can go to sleep immediately, without needing to take contacts out or put glasses away; and I look exactly as I was created to be, without metal, plastic, or wire frames and glass lenses on my face, rubbing behind my ears, and marking my nose! Based on this experience, I would strongly recommend LASIK, especially at Sankara Nethralaya, to anyone for whom it is recommended as a good option.

.........Ryan B (USA)

I'm Prabhu Gurusamy (IT-Professional) from Madurai.I did my Femto Lasik surgery from Sankara Nethralaya (JKCN) Hospital on 4th of November and got corrected a power of 7.5 and 12.5 to zero power.

Now that daily when I open my eyes I look at the bright world confidently and clearly rather than search for my spectacles thinking " Oh..It's just another dull day on looking at the unclear things around me".

It was the time when I started my treatment from another eye hospital in Chennai were I was not satisfied in their proceedings,my father on reading an article from magazine-"Kumutham snehithiyea" about the Femto Lasik by Dr.Radhika suggested me to visit Sankara Nethralya to know more about it.I went to the main hospital in college meet a representative he asked me to contact Mr.Senthil Kumaran in JKCN and gave his number too. Now that Mr.Senthil Kumaran is more than a friend to me.

Right from my Day-1 of my treatment to till this day.I'm having a good support from the excellent team members of the Lasik Clinic.I have consulted Dr.R.R.Sudhir for my treatment .When I thought surgery was my only option,he gave me a full knowledge about total eye care and also trained me to keep my eye safe without surgery while working in computers.Also detailed me he risks involved in laser specially for my eye.He created a patient-friendly environment which helped me to cooperate properly in my surgery time. I have meet lot of eye doctors-I feel his way of diagnosis me was excellent.

Service rendered by Mr.Senthil Kumaran was awesome.He is down to earth in explaining the patients and was supporting me 24/7 with much dedication and Love till now. He was so sincere and compassionate in delivering his work.He guided me from the insurance procedures till all other minor things from the hospital.A Special Thanks to him for spending lot of time on me .

Mr.Vijay Kumar was kind enough and said me about the exact proceedings of the femto and made me much more comfortable.It was very casual moment for me to enter the surgery procedure room with these many committed professional people caring for my eyes .And Finally with gods grace I got my surgery done successful. And the post operation care provided by the hospital was also too good.

I would like you to publicized the treatment of Femto lasik so that many friends like me will get benefited.

This is the first time i'm sitting on computers after operation and I want to thank you all for this gift to me.

Once again thanks to Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital and Doctor -.R.R.Sudhir , Mr.Senthil Kumaran-Senior Executive , Mr.VijayaKumar and all other staffs of Lasik clinic for giving me this treatment and making my life bright .

.........Prabhu

I am Happy to share my experience with Sankara Nethralaya, I under went LASIK surgery by August and I am very much Satisfied by the Treatment and also the Hospitality of the Doctors and Members of the LASIK team. I thank Sankara Nethralaya who took at most Care about all my appointments and cleared all my doubts. I also want to thank Dr Bhaskar Srinivasan who explained the procedure and cleared all my doubts while Consultancy Period and Dr Sudhir who operated me wonderfully.

I was not only taken cared by Sankara Nethralaya till my Surgery but also being taken cared now. Thats the most wonderful point of this Institution which i like the most, I would strongly recommend Sankara Nethralaya to all My Friends and Family who are eagerly waiting to get rid of their Glasses and Lens.

.........Anish Navlakha

With due respect, I would like to thank all of you Senthil Sir, Vijayakumar Sir, Sambasivan Sir and our sincere regards to Dr. Prema.

Earlier it is truly said that SN is an Eye Temple. All of our family member always remember you people.

When it was given to understand to us that on our first day of eye examination that flat cornea with high numbers, it is difficult to correct fully. We were really frustrated but when Dr. Prema explained to us about FEMTO LASIK and we agreed, the result is really a magic for me. Although, its seems to me that my right eye is not fully corrected. But i am sure within a month of LASIK, as i have been given to understand it will improve further. I repeat its a real magic for me and it happen because of Sankara Nethralaya. The kind of services with full devotion you are offering to each and every patient its unforgettable. It was like a family type atmosphere i experienced.

Certainly, I would like to help, guide and persuade the people in our region who are suffering, to visit SN once.

My Sincere Pranaam, Namaste to Eye Temple - SANKARA NETHRALAYA.

.........RICHA

My heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff members of Sankara Nethralaya's LASIK vision clinic. Everyone right from the receptionists to the doctors have been kind and cheerful during every visit of mine, their calm demeanor makes the patient forgo anxiety. The enthusiasm that they exude makes the entire surgery a hassle free one.

Special thanks to Dr. Geetha Krishnan Iyer (GKI). She cleared all my apprenhensions related LASIK and its due to her that i had a smooth and painless surgery.

This testimonial would be incomplete without mentioning Mr. Senthil Kumaran. He was the first person I contacted regarding LASIK, and the whole experience has turned out to be quite positive. The personal care and attention that the team bestows is very impressive.

.........Sujatha V, Cognizant Technology Solutions

First of all i am very much thankful to Sankara Nethralaya.

Due to less cornea which i had made me suffered alot that i am not going to get rid away from my spectacles, but after consulting Sankara Nethrala through mail i got confidence that i will get rid away from my spectacles.

My special thanks to the doctor Mr.Bhaskar Srinivasan, even though my cornea thickness is less i had a very pleasant surgery. A clear explanation was given by Mr.Bhaskar Srinivasan and Mr.Senthil Kumaran about the type of surgery which i had and differeniation between other Lasik procedures.

My heartful thanks to Mr.Senthil Kumaran who have given replies to my mails with patience and cleared all my doubts, he had taken atmost care and given suggestions during and after the treatment.

I also admire the hospitality of the lasik team, eventhough I didn't come up for checkup with in time, they had taken my appointment without hesitation and forwarded it to the doctor in less time.

Thanks to the doctor and the lasik team for their care and support.

.........I Lalithya, Assistant System Engineer-Trainee Tata Consultancy Services

At the outset I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire team of the Lasik Wing (of Sankara Nethralaya) for the superb refractive correction which they had given me.

My vision is totally fine, It gives me immense happiness to see the world with my new eyes

I fore give my hearty thanks to Dr. Prema Padmanaban mam.

I also like to extend my hearty thanks to,

Deepa, Who was very kind and sweet to me during the pre and post check up's. She made the environment so lively that i never felt am preparing my self for the surgery. She was the first person to tell that my vision is perfectly fine

Sambasivan and Vijay: They were the two smiling ppl who were there for my assistance any time needed and took good care of me. They were very flexible for my convenience.

Senthil: (The techi guy) He had a lot of patience to explain the entire procedure for me and explained the details about the Advantages and Disadvantages of the diff procedures. He was there during the entire procedure and was like a big support all along.

Thanks to all these ppl who made my treatment a easy one.

.........V Rajesh Kumar, Tata Consultancy Services

I have been wearing glasses since i was 10 years old and ever since that time my eyesight has gradually worsened making life very hard.I started using contact lens when i was about 15 years old,which was also not that convenient.Considering my high eye power,I was totally dependent on my glasses/lens to do everyday activites.I was afraid that there will be no way out of this.Fortunately my parents brought me to Sankara Nethralaya to consider surgery as my mum got LASIK done there in 1996 and most of my relatives recommended this hospital.The staff were very friendly and frank,especially Mr.Senthil,who helped me alot. They told me about everything,including the pros and cons of getting surgery done.Having a borderline corneal thickeness as well as high power,I had no choice but to select femto-LASIK.I was a bit afraid but Dr.Prema, who performed the surgery on me briefed me before the surgery about the procedure and assured me that there was nothing to worry.The procedure lasted for only about 25-30 minutes and I didn't experience any pain when I underwent it.The next day I went for the check-up and they told me that i had no more power and that my vision will improve after a few days.Now,after being completely dependent on my glasses for almost half my life,I'm happy to say that i'm able to view the world through my eyes without the aid of glasses.All thanks to Sankara Nethralaya and once again I thank Mr.Senthil for all his help and Dr.Prema who gave me back my vision.I have recommended Sanakara Nethralaya to my friends who are considering LASIK surgery.

.........R.Subapriya,Singapore

I would like to share my experience with shankara nethralaya,i under went LASIK surgery .i am very satisfied by the treatment and also the hospitality of the members of the lasik team.I thank Mr Senthil who took at most care abt all appointments and cleared my doubts.I also want to thank Dr prema padmanaban who explained the procedure and cleared all my doubts.i would recommend sankara nethralaya to all my friends who are eagerly waiting to get rid of their glasses and lens.

.........Priyadharshiny

I have undergone Corneal Crosslinking Procedure in Sankara Nethralaya. The treatment offered is very satisfactory. And the way the doctors and the hospital staff deal with the patient is extremely good.

The post treatment follow up appointments given during every visit makes us to revisit the hospital at the correct time without fail.

.........Uma

At the outset let me express my sincere gratitude to Sankara Nethralaya for the considerate service extended to my son Nikhil George Mathews while treating for Keratoconus.

The kindness and humanity exhibited by the doctors, executives and staff during the treatment in Sankara Nethralaya are admirable and commendable. The keenness shown by each and every individual in the hospital renders the feeling of oneness as if in ones own home. No doubt, it was a unique experience and I wish Sankara Nethralaya to endure with this compassionate service to the mankind in future as well.

And of course, I have a very special thanks to you for all the timely help and advises that have been extended to me during my visit to your hospital.

.........George Mathew ITS,General Manager Maintenance,Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,Kerala

Thanking for the recent EPI-LASIK surgery I went.

Actually I was wondering whether it is possible to get rid of my spectacleand contact lenses, as it was difficult for me at work. I heard about theLASIK treatment, so I preferred Sankara Nethralaya where the quality meetsthe International standards. The office secretaries and the doctors treatedme with extra care and explained me about the risks and benefits of various
LASIK procedures. Especially I would like to thank Mr.Senthil Kumaran forhis kind approach and care to me during & after the treatment. Thanks toDoctors and LASIK team for their care & support to patients like me.

.........S.Balaji Senthil Kumaran, Assistant Engineer, The Hindu

It was a great decision to choose Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, to go for my Femto Optilasik. The most important thing is that one becomes completely aware, through the friendly consultant, of what the Lasik procedure is and what to expect from it.

The procedure itself was very smooth and of course completely painless. For that, I truly express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Prema Padmanabhan, Mr. Vijay Kumar and the whole team of the Lasik department.

A real pleasure was to come in contact with the friendly persons like Mr. Vijay Kumar, Mr.Senthil Kumaran and Mr. Samba Sivan, who arranged everything starting from appointments with the consultant to the surgery with great of expertise. I was really impressed when they called me up to ask me about the well being of my eyes.

Thanks a lot for all your help, care and support.

.........Prosenjit Karmakar, Kolkata

"I had done a good thing in my life by choosing Sankara Nethralaya (SN) for doing my LASER surgery. Initially I thought it would be impossible to get rid of from spectacles, since my power was high. But after consulting with doctors here, my hope and confidence level increased. They provided me clear counseling on do's and don'ts during pre and post surgery. My experience with SN was grateful and satisfactory. Now I can able to see the world without any strangers on my eyes. At this stage, I would like to thank all the Doctors and associates in LASIK team who examined me and changed my life. Especially I am grateful from my bottom of heart to Mr.Vijaykumar who took extra care like a friend and guided me throughout my operation period. Thanks once again Vijay!!. My confidence level has increased tremendously after this operation. This is a great team to those who want to see the world with their naked eyes. Keep the good work going"

.........Mr. G. Senthilkumar, Program Analyst, Cognizant Technology Pvt Ltd.

I should thank Mr. Mahalingam for all the assistance given to me and I'm so happy of the perfect sight I gained after the LASIK treatment, also to Dr. Prema and her team.

I've informed a dear friend of mine about the successful surgery and of my experience with the standards of your LASIK WING.

.........Ms. Selina S Prem Kumar, Sri Lanka.

I would like to write to you for my positive experience at Sankara Nethralaya where I undertook a LASIK procedure, last month. Mr. Rajsekharan and Mr. Mahalingam were very professional in the way they coordinated and handled my appointments, the procedure itself and clarifying any post operative questions which I had.

I know now as to why Sankara Nethralaya is so well regarded in India. Employees like Mr. Rajsekharan and Mr. Mahalingam are a real tribute to the institution.

.........Mr. Rohit Rao.

I am really thankful to Dr. Geetha Krishnan Iyer. She did a good job. Now i can work on my system without Contact lens/Specs. I feel I’m born again. I have struggled a lot with the contact lens and with the specs. Really it’s very difficult for someone who has -13 power like this. My heartfelt thanks to her....

Thank you very much...

.........Mr. Uday Kiran Bhaviri.

I have recommended your hospital and the great service provided to all my friends and family, and you will be having many more visitors from Sri Lanka in the future.

.........Mr. Mushtaq Mohamed.

We are very much impressed with the excellent service and the level of care and precision at SN. I wouldn't imagine going anywhere else and that has been strengthened even further after my recent LASIK procedure. I feel so comfortable and confident about my progress and results and have only SN to thank.

Will definitely refer SN to all my friends and family as the best hospital for eye care and also one of the only places where doctors and business managers such as you take personal interest and care with all patients.

.........Pushkala.

I came to Sankara Nethralaya for my LASIK on 28th December 2009. I only heard about it, but after coming here, I felt it's one of the best temple for human's eye. I am happy with my operation also with its services and the procedures to attend to patients. Everything goes very smoothly.

Not only the management, but also the receptionists, doctors, nurses deal with patients with personal touch. I will suggest my friends, family to visit Sankara Nethralaya.

.........Samichi.

My experience with the LASIK Center in Sankara Netralaya has been great. I selected Sankara Nethralaya as it is a well known and reputed organization for eye care. Something which is worth mentioning is the hospitality of the staff at your center. They are very courteous and are ready to answer any questions and help the patients in understanding the nitty gritties of LASIK. I would like to express my gratitude and special thanks to Mr. Mahalingam for paying extra attention and being with us in every part of the treatment. Your words of courage and wisdom really helped me to get mentally ready for the surgery. Thanks for your support again.

.........Ms. Ramya.

I am extremely impressed with the professionalism and care exercised by your organization. People know their job well and are efficient. All the doctors give a fair assessment of the risks involved which I had already researched on the net. Most importantly everyone from the receptionist to the doctors show immense patience with the repetitive questions and apprehensions of the patients and their families.

Fire your dreams!!

..........Mr. Jaiguru M.

I should say the whole procedure was quite pleasant; no pain and customer service was really good. A clear explanation given about the procedure gave me more confidence to go ahead with LASIK procedure, many thanks for all the help. I can’t believe I am seeing the world with my own eyes without any supplement, whatever they have done in Sankara Nethralaya is amazing. Thanks to all.

..........Mr. Sathish Poonath, Australia, Melbourne.

My lasik treatment experience has been fantastic. It was like another home for me. Doctor Prema and other members of staff were extremely helpful and cordial. After the initial rounds of check ups, Dr. Prema explained to me the entire process, advantages, side effects, if any, on a case-to-case basis. The actual procedure took only 30 minutes. My lasik treatment was successfully completed a year and a half earlier and till date I have not faced any side effects.

Sankara Nethralaya is a highly recommended hospital for any kind of eye treatment.

..........Ms. Neeti Sardana, New Delhi.

“Your Hospital ( Sankara Nethralaya) is so respected here in Australia and I heard about it from a friend who did LASIK laser in your Hospital. He insisted that I go to your esteemed Hospital" for my LASIK Procedures.

..........Mr Trevor Wills, Australia.

I underwent a LASIK procedure at your esteemed organisation six months ago for my eye power correction. Thanks to the wonderful facilities and state-of-the- art equipments at Sankara Nethralaya my vision became normal after the surgery. I am especially grateful to my surgeon Dr. N. Radhika for the great professionalism that she showed in her task. I convey my sincere gratitude towards the service provided by Sankara Nethralaya and its team of reputed Eye Surgeons.

.......... Mr. Premnath Natarajan, Melbourne, Australia.

I am back in Nairobi and recovering well. I have resumed work too. I would like to thank you a lot for all the assistance that you offered me. Keep up the good work. We were foreigners in India and you made us feel very comfortable.

About Sankara Nethralaya , I am sure I have made the best decision of coming to Chennai to have my surgery done. i work for emirates airline and i had an option to travel to South Africa and have the surgery done there but when i was referred to Sankara Nethralaya I was really impressed with the number of surgeries performed and of course by your professionalism in replying to my emails. You are surely very prompt at email responses and i must say this once again, keep it up.

You have a great team at Sankara Nethralaya , Dr. Bhaskar, Dr. Radhika, Dr. Geetha, all excellent and not to forget your ophthalmologists who are very thorough with their work,

Doctors are very professional and treat all patients equally, the procedure was exactly the same as what i was told and it was not a surprise to me,I exactly knew what was going on.

I will surely spread a word around in Kenya and to all my family and friends as this temple is worth visiting,

.......... Ms. Aliya,Nairobi,Kenya,E

A dream came true...As before to Chennai and Sankara Nethralaya, I was confused whether i would be able to see nature and life without lenses.... Luckily i came to chennai for project purpose and came in contact with Mr.A Mahalingam...because of his cooperative support i went for lasik operation and after that everything has been fine. From the day of treatment till today I haven’t touched my glasses and am able to see everything very clearly. Thanks to Sankara Nethralaya for its homely support and care during and after the treatment which makes me very much delighted than before.

.......... Mr.Ankush Gupta

My vision is perfect after the LASIK Procedures at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. I will encourage more people to go to your center for LASIK Procedures..

.......... Nakache, France

I feel happy to inform u again that, it is very much comfortable for me to be without spectacles after undergoing LASIK treatment. The treatment I had undergone from SANKARA NETRALAYA is very much satisfying for me and I will recommend your institution to my friends & relatives also.

.......... Mr. B.Malligeswaran

On my recent visit to Sankara Nethralaya, I have found that the service given to out-of-station patients is very excellent. The staffs have all been brilliantly friendly and helpful. Over all i can say that you have super service, super staff and well equipped hospital. Sincerely thanking you and the staffs of the hospital.

.......... Ms. Lachchhi Rai

I never thought I will be able to see the world without my lenses or spectacles. But LASIK is a wonder for me.

.......... Ms. Dipti Shah

SN provides class service to its patients, I am very fortunate and lucky enough to get the surgery done from this highly esteemed organization.

I started wearing glasses for the first time in my life at the age when i was in 6th class and directly got high power of (-)4.0 and since then the power kept on increasing and before the lasik surgery the power was stagnant at (-)9. I was using contact lenses for last three years before going for this surgery. Contact lenses were also inconvenient as one cannot sleep wearing the same and cannot wear it for long hours. I wanted something which is hassle free and also safe for my eyes. Then I came to know about Sankara Nethralaya from quite renowned opticians & doctors here in Delhi who suggested me to get the surgery done. I was asked to discontinue the use of contact lenses for a period of at least 2 weeks before the surgery. The staff at the hospital were quite helpful before and after the surgery. They thoroughly explained to me the whole procedure before they started with the surgery. Few tests were done prior to surgery to analyze the condition of my eyes. Soon after the operation was over my vision did become clear but i was asked to wear covered glasses for a min period of 1 week. They also advised few medications and some precautions for few days following the surgery which i followed as prescribed by them. As a result, my eyes are doing very fine and as healthy as it was before i wore any contact lenses and glasses. I can work for hours in computer and there is no more hassle of removing lenses or glasses. I am very much satisfied with the kind of services given. Mr. Mahalingam has helped us in many ways while our visit and stay at chennai. Many thanks to you Sir.

My eyes are perfectly fine and I thank all at Sanakara Nethralaya for this. And I also wish this organization Good Luck and hope this continues to provide Class service going forward too....!!!!! ALL THE BEST.

.......... Ms. Sreedevi A

I am writing to inform you of my memorable experience at Sankara Nethralaya . I am delighted to have chosen Sankara Nethralaya for my LASIK procedure done by Dr Prema Padmanabhan.

1. The very first contact and the subsequent ones with Mr Mahalingam have been very positive. He has been of immense service starting from pre procedure education, prompt e- mail communication and co-ordinating every step of the care delivery.

2. The staff I interacted with were very courteous and professional. The OT staff knew how to be compassionate and caring .
I would like to thank the staff and the organization for doing an outstanding job !

.......... Mr. Muthukumar Vaidyaraman ,MD MBA, Hawaii, US

I found everybody to be extremely professional at all times and always let you know before hand how long each visit would take. Each department was very efficient, and very little paper work, and no confusing forms which can be quite traumatic for some patients before they even start treatment but this was not the case. I found Dr.Rama Rajagopal to be very informative in my treatment for Lasik and said in a way that was understood, Lasik itself was very quick and painless and would recommend this treatment to anyone like myself with myopia, the procedure took 10 minutes from start to finish and the after effects were a little discomfort for a few hours as if you have an eyelash in your eye I would say irritating is a better word to use than pain, by the next morning you wouldn’t know that anything had been done to your eye, you can get on with your every day life with some caution of course, all in all a very good experience.

.......... Ms. Margot Blair

Nethralaya services were excellent. I came there all the way from Hong Kong after hearing all the good about Netharalaya services. I am very much thankful to the doctors and staff

.......... Soibu from Hong Kong

Sankara Nethralaya is a world wide renewed eye hospital for perfect diagnosis and treatment. Particularly doctors & staff are very courteous to patients.

.......... Mr. Murali

Sankara Nethralaya is the super hospital in India. Lasik is the new life of eye. In Nethralaya everybody is very good and very cooperative. I am very pleased to come to Sankara Nethralaya.

.......... Mr. Rajeev Kumar

I was very pleased to be at Sankara because I got the best medical advice I could possibly have got. I was impressed with the professional attitude of your medical and supporting staff and felt very secure and confident that I was in the safest of hands.

.......... Ms. Niroshni, Mauritius

Your organization works with full of dedication, devotion and determination. It has been very aptly and appropriately been the title of the “Super brand” eye hospital in the world.

.......... Ms. Fanisha Dhote

I personally have been the beneficiary of the medical and eye care provided by this outstanding institution in a most friendly manner, competent manner which is not available anywhere in India.

.......... Mr. Rohit Kumar Singh

We had visited Chennai for the first time for LASIK surgery and it was a wonderful experience. Dr. Sudhir was very reassuring and friendly. All my fears of the surgery ended with this experience. All the staff have been really helpful and friendly and I am glad I visited your establishment.

SN is truly a memorable experience and everyone there makes it more wonderful

..........Ms. Shethal

Really appreciate the support extended to us at Sankara Nethralaya. Have referred my relatives and friends (who have eye problems) to take up the lasik treatment at your hospital

.......... Ms.Priya Manoj, UAE

Your team is simply doing commendable job, Keep doing the great work with motto of “VISION WITH MISSION”

.......... Ms. Roselyn Rekha

Sankara Nethralaya provided very good services and very good interaction with patients. Very much comfort during my lasik procedure at the OT.

.......... Ms. Priya G

I am feeling great without spectacles, Thanks a ton to Sankara Nethralaya.

.......... Mr. Prasanna