sankara nethralaya guwahati

Sankara Nethralaya Guwahati

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Address: 96, Basistha Rd, Lakhi Mandir, Beltola Tiniali, Saurabh Nagar, Beltola Tiniali, Guwahati, Assam 781028

Hours:  Open 24 hours

Phone: 098646 22022

The services of the hospital were dedicated to the nation on 24th November 1995 by the then Prime Minister of India P. V. Narasimha Rao and the subsequent visit of the former President of India, His Excellency, Shri K. R. Narayanan on 9th November 1998 also glorified the institution. Divine grace, untiring human effort and an efficient management saw the institution grow over the years to establish itself as the benchmark of eye care services in the entire north eastern states of India and is one of the best in the whole of the country.

The hospital building has various departments such as Out Patient Departments (OPD), Ward, Electronic Medical Record Dept., Optical Dispensing unit, Pharmacy and so on. It has also set up a state-of-the-art Laboratory for Microbiology, Biochemistry, Histopathology and PCR. Keeping in tune with the challenges and technological advancements of the 21st century the Nethralaya today is able to serve with more precision and perfection, offering services of all the subspecialty clinics such as cataract & refractive, medical retina, uvea, contact lens, low vision aids, cornea, ocular prosthesis, electro diagnostics, orbit and oculoplasty, medical photography, retina, glaucoma, squint and orthoptics, Botox, General Anesthesia with ICUs etc. The latest additions to its long list of facilities include the LASIK centre- FLACS, Optic Canal/ Nerve Decompression: Navigation guided and ROP Clinic. Over and above, it also has 11 state-of-the-art Operation Theatres and an ICU.

With state -of- the-art infrastructure & facilities, Sri Shankara Nethralaya is truly a good option for those in the state & region opting for opthalmic consultation, check up or surgery. Both my parents had both their eye surgeries in this hospital. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ganesh Chandra Kuri Sir & his team for their excellence & expertise.
For the uninitiated, the eye hospital has a routine procedure in place that begins with registration, doctor consultation & in case of suggested surgery, necessary pathological tests (expenses not included in mediclaim policies), visit to the research cell, fixing of surgery date with counselor & visit to TPA counter if one has medical insurance, all within the premises of the hospital.
Do take your time to decide a convenient date if you are to undergo surgery, there is no hurry as there will be expenses & convenience to consider as well.
Then, on the day of surgery, do carry your hot water flask, water bottle, biscuit packet, ORS, hand towel, tiffin or diabetic diet as per your requirement (i did for my parents!)
There are canteen facilities but it's a bit on the expensive side. On the day of surgery, you are to undergo the routine BP/ Blood sugar & eye test at the third floor, followed by payment for surgery ( or simple intimation for those with medical insurance) at the Accounts counter.
Following this, the patient shall have to change into the medical robes & pants provided by the nurses. The patient is given eye drops and made to wear a tag on the left or right wrist, depending on the eye to be operated. Then, after a while the patient is taken to the fourth floor for operation.
Post operation, the patient can change his or her robes & rest awhile in the provided bed till the papers for discharge from hospital arrive.
The nurses at the station provide the necessary advice for eye care & after ensuring that the dues are cleared, the patient is permitted to leave. A few points that may be of help are mentioned below:
*The medicines are sold at the pharmacy on the ground floor of the hospital but the service is slow as there isn't adequate staff stationed here.
*For those with age related problems, there are functional lifts with a person who conducts the same.
* For any confusion ask the security staff to guide you through. They are always ready to help.
*There is a coffee shop that also provides snacks. So you could take a break & refresh yourselves. Also, there are lots of plants in & around the place.
* The nursing staff is dedicated but given their work pressure i suppose, they tend to be harsh at times. Empathize & help them to help you.
*For those who are working ( patient or attendants), make sure to have a full day at hand esp. for the pre check up & the surgery day.
* Those from outside Guwahati, do consider guest house or lodging options before hand & also depending on the duration required for the patient's treatment.
*The first & third check up after operation is a must. In general, on the day of second eye visit, if facing any problems or as advised, do visit the hospital.
*The costs depend in the kind of surgery opted, the kind of lens etc. Do discuss with the doctor you are consulting.
*Do follow all the pre & post eye care advice strictly, it's for your own benefit. Do clean your eye as advised to avoid any infection or difficulty.
*Most of the patients are mid or old aged. So if you see any of them confused, lost or sad, do help them in your own little way.
* Drop your suggestions in the box at the main counter of hospital or ask for feedback forms as it will help them improve their services all the more.
* Spread the word, make a difference, even if it's a tiny one
Sri Shankara Nethralaya is near Beltola, Guwahati. Do consider visiting the hospital with your eye concerns! Thank you SSN!

It is an excellent hospital to visit for eye related problems. Biggest of its kind in the north east India. Patients are looked after well by qualified competent specialists with good support from paramedics and non medical staff. An well organised institution.

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