SankaraNethralaya

SankaraNethralaya The largest charitable not-for-profit Eye hospital in India His words marked the beginning of a long journey to do God's own work.

Sankara Nethralaya, a not-for-profit charitable hospital, embarked on a relentless journey on September 6, 1978 to provide world-class tertiary eye care in India. Its growth since then has been phenomenal — thanks to the unconditional and generous support received from all quarters of society. Today, we have over 80 eye care professionals examining around 1,500 patients and performing around 125 surgeries a day. It was in 1976 when addressing a group of doctors, His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, the Sankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam spoke of the need to create a hospital with a missionary spirit. On the command of His Holiness, Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, along with a group of philanthropists founded a charitable not-for-profit eye hospital...

One that would bring world-class eye care to the people of India. One that would adopt a single standard of care for all, rich or poor. One that would share the fruits of its knowledge and spread its concept of care to distant parts of this country. In a solemn function held at the premises of the Vijaya Hospital with Semmangudi Srinivasa Aiyer offering the prayer, Mrs (Dr) T Agarwal inaugurated the project. On the auspicious day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, the sixth day of September in the year 1978, the hospital came into existence. It was named Sankara Nethralaya, which means "The Temple of the Eye". The long journey for vision with a mission began. In 33 years, the hospital has gained international excellence and is acclaimed for its quality care and compassion. Sankara Nethralaya today has grown into a super specialty institution for ophthalmic care and receives patients from all over the country and from abroad. Sankara Nethralaya family today has over 1000 individuals with one vision – to propagate the Nethralaya philosophy; the place of our work is an Alaya and Work will be our worship, which we shall do with sincerity, dedication and utmost love with a missionary spirit. Sankara Nethralaya has been described by Shri Nani A. Palkivala, an eminent legal expert and former Indian Ambassador to USA, as the "Best Managed Charitable Organization in India". Sir Ratan Tata Trust has observed Sankara Nethralaya as a High Performing Knowledge Institution – mission driven, a proven track record, acknowledged nationally and internationally for its expertise and excellence in Ophthlmic care with almost all eye sub-specialities, good management systems, a vibrant set of human resources and a participative system of decision-making. On an average, 1500 patients walk through our doors and 150 surgeries are performed every day. In our journey for excellence, we have received many awards and appreciation of our efforts. And we still have a long way to go…

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A chapter closes, many more begin!Congratulations to our fellows on graduating. Your hard work brought you here. And the...
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A chapter closes, many more begin!
Congratulations to our fellows on graduating. Your hard work brought you here. And the world now awaits your skill and compassion.

Such a happy moment for all of us!Our President & Executive Medical Director Dr. Girish Shiva Rao has been honoured with...
09/01/2026

Such a happy moment for all of us!

Our President & Executive Medical Director Dr. Girish Shiva Rao has been honoured with the Padma Shri Dr. M.M. Joshi Oration Award.

Receiving an award named after the legendary Dr. M.M. Joshi adds another feather to his cap.

We're proud, inspired, and cheering you on, sir!

Hello 2026! A brand-new year. A fresh beginning. A brighter, bolder vision ahead.As you set your New Year resolutions, m...
01/01/2026

Hello 2026!

A brand-new year. A fresh beginning. A brighter, bolder vision ahead.
As you set your New Year resolutions, make caring for your eyes THE priority because every great day deserves clear sight.

While the celebrations begin, we’re right here for you.
We are at your service all year long as always !!

Here’s to a year filled with good health, positivity, and purposeful vision.

Happy New Year!

Retina Summit 2026: A not-to-be missed vitreoretinal experience
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Retina Summit 2026: A not-to-be missed vitreoretinal experience

Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas has been elected as a fellow of prestigious National Academy of Sciences India on 09.12.2025 at IIT...
19/12/2025

Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas has been elected as a fellow of prestigious National Academy of Sciences India on 09.12.2025 at IIT Guwahati in National Academy of 95th annual session, National academy of science. He has been elected in the group of medical and allied sciences for his contribution in uveitis and ophthalmic pathology.

09/12/2025

Cataract is the leading cause of preventable blindness in India. Yet many in rural areas still can’t get treated.
Long travel, poor hospital access, loss of wages, and high expenses keep thousands from surgery.

To change this, Sankara Nethralaya collaborated with IIT Madras and created India’s first and only government-approved mobile operation theatre: Mobile Eye Surgical Unit (MESU).

MESU takes cataract care to the patient:
Doorstep pickup
Screening + surgery in a sterile mobile OT
Same-day discharge
Minimal help needed from attendants

Impact so far- more than 35,000 patients have received free cataract surgery in MESU units covering Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Jharkhand

Pink, itchy, or watery eyes? It could be conjunctivitis. Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your eyes to stop the ...
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Pink, itchy, or watery eyes? It could be conjunctivitis. Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your eyes to stop the spread.

21/11/2025

Our Pediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry teams stepped into Children’s Day with a bright, happy awareness walk from the Dr. S. S. Badrinath Campus! With colourful posters, smiles, and lots of energy, we spread the word on outdoor play, sunlight, and screen-free time for healthier little eyes.

Nothing beats celebrating kids by helping them see the world better.

We're happy to announce that Ms. Asha Tharsis, Optometrist, Dept. of Pediatrics bagged the Prof. Padmaja Sankaridurg Myo...
18/11/2025

We're happy to announce that Ms. Asha Tharsis, Optometrist, Dept. of Pediatrics bagged the Prof. Padmaja Sankaridurg Myopia Research Excellence Award for Best Poster under Scientific Poster category at the Indian Myopia Awareness and Research Conference (IMARC), 2025.

Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding milestone!

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Protecting Preemie Eyes

Let’s make sure no baby loses sight due to a delayed diagnosis or missed appointment.

Timely check-ups = lifelong vision.

When a baby is born too soon, every milestone feels even more precious.Their first breath. Their first touch. And one mo...
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When a baby is born too soon, every milestone feels even more precious.

Their first breath. Their first touch. And one more thing - the first time they see the world.

But keep in mind, preemies are at risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity, a condition that can lead to vision loss if unnoticed.

However, a screening within 4 weeks, followed by timely check-ins, can protect their sight and keep their world bright.

Let's give every tiny fighter the clear future they deserve.

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No. 41 (old 18), College Road
Chennai
600006

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+914442271500

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