Vision Care
Uvea and Glaucoma Centres

Transforming Vision Outcomes through Advanced Eye Care

Strengthening centres of excellence for early diagnosis and treatment of complex eye conditions.

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Centres of
Excellence

1.18+ Lakh

Average Annual Patient Count
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Introduction

Vision impairment remains a significant public health concern, particularly for conditions that require specialised and timely intervention. Diseases such as glaucoma and uveitis are often complex, progressive, and can lead to irreversible vision loss if not diagnosed and treated early. Access to advanced diagnostics, specialised infrastructure, and coordinated care is therefore critical in managing such conditions effectively.

Sankara Nethralaya, Tamil Nadu, one of India’s leading eye care institutions, has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, specialised ophthalmic care. With a growing patient load and increasing demand for advanced services, there was a need to expand and strengthen dedicated facilities for specialised eye care, particularly for high-burden areas like glaucoma and uvea.

Our Intervention

As part of our vision care initiative, we supported the strengthening of specialised eye care services at Sankara Nethralaya by enabling the development of dedicated facilities for glaucoma and uvea care. This included the renovation and expansion of the third and fourth floors of the Mahyco Block at the institution’s Chennai campus.

The intervention focuses on creating centres advanced consultation and treatment spaces equipped with advanced diagnostic and equipment support. These facilities are designed to enhance clinical capacity, support precision in diagnosis and treatment, and enable better management of complex eye conditions. By strengthening infrastructure for specialised care, the initiative contributes to improving patient outcomes and supporting ongoing research and clinical excellence.

Impact

The intervention is expected to significantly enhance the institution’s capacity to manage high patient volumes, with specialised services. The new facilities will support an average of 1.18 Lakhs patients in a year.

By strengthening centres of excellence for specialised eye care, the initiative will improve access to advanced diagnostics and treatment, support better clinical outcomes, and contribute to reducing the burden of avoidable vision loss.