Sankara Nethralaya

4.4 stars ·

Sankara Nethralaya is a premier eye care institution serving international patients from the US, UK, and beyond with advanced ophthalmic treatments and surgeries. It offers specialized services for complex eye conditions, including support for medical visas and extended stays. Noted for its expertise in global eye care, it provides comprehensive diagnostics and post-treatment care.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1985
Established
1,000,000+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

NABH Accreditation (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers)
NABH Certification (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers)
ISO 9002 Certification (International Organization for Standardization)

Our Treatments

LASIK

Laser vision correction surgery

1-3 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Cataract Surgery

Removal of clouded eye lenses

1-2 weeks
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Customer Reviews

4.4

Based on 5 reviews

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"Not want to say much abouts this. As we all know that this is best eye hospital in India from where people from not only different come from different part of India but also come from different countries also. We met one patient who came from Nepal and few others from Bangladesh. Doctors and other technical staffs are one of best and try to get a complete understanding before advising on treatment or medicine to patient. Fee is also reasonable. Advance appointment facility is also here but if you are not able to take appointment in advance they have token system also from where you have to go early in the morning with patient. They distribute token from 6 AM to 7 AM but be there by 530 am."

Alankrita Vijoy
· March 8, 2026

"Well managed, advance equipments, top doctors. Highly recommended for advance eye treatments. Note: it has cloak room to store luggage. One can take walkin appointment from the main entrance gate but come early by 7am."

Nirmal Choudhary
· March 8, 2026

"For an online appointment booking done on 31.01.2026, I got a confirmation for consultation with Dr. PADMALAKSHMI K on 18.02.2026. The doctor's name was randomly chosen by me from the list of doctors displayed , as I did not know any doctors there earlier. I reported at 0900 hrs and from reception to Consultatiion ,everything went very smoothly and professionally without any delay. However the consultation with Dr Padmalakshmi .K was quite disappointing. She was very rude from the very beginning for reasons best known to her and at the end of the consultation, I asked her the reason for being rude. I was shocked to hear from her that that is her normal style of talking. I requested her to be polite and courteous with patients and left the consultation room. I gave an oral feedback about Dr Padmalakshmi K 's professional conduct at the reception before leaving the hospital. If this is the style of talking / professional conduct of Dr. Padmalakshmi, I suggest to the hospital management that she be sent for sensitivity training and undergo refresher course on professional ethics for medical practitioners. An organisation is only as good as its people. If rude behaviour of Dr Padmalakshmi K is normal norm with other patients as well, it can only dent the fine reputation of the hospital. On a 5 point scale ( 1 least and 5 maximum) I would rate the hospital at 4 and the professional competence and conduct of Dr Padmalakshmi K at 1. Dr RAJAGOPAL K NAIR 18.02.2026"

R.G Nair
· March 8, 2026

"Good hospital with experienced team of doctors and all the advanced equipment for eye care. Plan min. 2 days and appointment pre booking is advised, cross consultation / referral with different Doctors /department is smooth. Canteen food quality is also good . 120/- auto charge from Chennai central, Egmore is nearer."

Arvind Kumar
· March 8, 2026

"Best eye hospital in chennai as far as I am concerned. Now college road mayhco block renovation brings excellent atmoshphere.For general consultation fee increased from 500 to 750 rupees now.Hassle free online appointments, knowledgable optometrists & soft spoken doctors make the hospital visit more comfortable.Coming in cars can be avoided as car parking is always full."

ELANGOVAN S
· March 8, 2026

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Destination Score

80%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
150+ daily (45% of India's total)
patients/year
77
Healthcare & Safety
48
Safety
86
Cost & Value
77
Travel & Getting There
67
Internet Speed
86
Climate
36
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 31+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Many hospitals accept major international insurers with cashless options and transparent billing

Travel & Getting There

Airport Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Distance to City 20 km (~45 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant rideshare apps like Uber/Ola and metered taxis widely available

EU/US/UK: e-Visa 30-60 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $45
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $8
Daily Transport $10
Currency Indian Rupee (INR)
Tipping Tipping 10% in restaurants and hotels is customary but not mandatory
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
80%
cosmetic surgery
75%
cardiac
70%
orthopedic
70%
fertility
65%

Climate & Environment

Average 28.5°C · Tropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit November to February
Air Quality (AQI) 120
Water Quality Bottled required
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 150+ daily (45% of India's total) patients/year Very Good recovery environment
CardiacOncologyOrthopedicsNeurologyOrgan Transplant
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Beach excursions
Shopping districts
Ayurveda wellness

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Tamil

Payment Methods

credit_card

Business Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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