Mission

• Build a team of exceptional and experienced ophthalmologists and highly trained para- medical staff.
• Supported by an efficient team of administrative personnel.
• Using the latest scientific equipment for the discharge of our function.
• Provide a conducive working milieu for our employees.
• Implement constant updating of information & training for employees.
• To lovingly execute our social responsibilities particularly towards the poor, indigent and unemployed patients by providing free/ subsidized eye care

Vision

• Deliver high-quality eye services at an affordable rate, making the healthy vision a reality for everyone.
• Increase the surgical performance to 20000 procedures annually within the next 10 years, addressing the underserved populations.
• To be the most friendly and most respected eye hospital in the region and to provide ethical and accurate eye care.

We Have Best Cataract Surgeon In Kolkata And Best Glaucoma Specialist In Kolkata

WHERE EVERY EYE MATTERS: SANKARA JYOTI EYE INSTITUTE

Established in 1996, Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute is a renowned tertiary eye hospital with its flagship branch in Khardah. For over 28 years, the institute has remained committed to serving the community with compassion, excellence, and dedication.

The institute has fostered strategic partnerships with leading eye institutions worldwide, enhancing our capabilities to deliver cost-effective, quality eye care. It has expanded the reach in 2019 by establishing a state-of-the-art eye care hospital at Newtown.

Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute’s programs include a cataract training program, and we pride ourselves on our expertise in ophthalmic education. As a result, we have achieved excellence in ophthalmology, propelling India into international prominence.

We are proud members of Vision 2020 and ICC-Kolkata (Indian Chamber of Commerce), solidifying our position as a leader in ophthalmology.

Beyond our hospital facilities, we operate 16 Vision Centres across North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Kolkata. Each centre covers over 50,000 people and functions 3-4 days a week. We screen almost 5,000 patients monthly through these centres and camps.

At Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality eye care, regardless of their economic or social background. We are committed to serving the underprivileged and marginalized communities through our community outreach programs. Our community service efforts are guided by our mission to provide quality eye care to all, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute working in Association with the Government:
The Institution works in close association with Government institutions, works with NPCBVI Barasat, NPCBVIBasirhat, and Kolkata Municipal Corporation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed at the Government level to provide comprehensive eye care service at the community level.

Institutional Quality Policy:
Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute provides compassionate evidence-based care with appropriate state-of-the-art technology; our work environment also upholds the dignity of the human spirit and is conducive to continuous quality improvement.

 

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Founder

Dr. Shivnath Das, a Gold Medalist in Ophthalmology, is the founder of Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute, a prestigious institution renowned for its excellence in eye care. A pioneer in microsurgery and intraocular implantation in East India, Dr. Das has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology. With extensive experience in phacoemulsification, Dr. Das has trained numerous surgeons at the institute. He has trained the surgeons at this centre, has specialties in Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Corneal and External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic and Aesthetic Eye plastic, Pediatric, Refractive Surgery, Ocular Inflammation and Immunology and Vitreo-Retina have been established to provide a full range of eye treatment from comprehensive to tertiary levels for the entire spectrum of eye conditions.

Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Shivnath Das, Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute was founded in Khardah in 1996. Since its inception, the institute has evolved into a premier eye care destination, offering a wide spectrum of services from basic to tertiary levels.

Advancing Eye Care Excellence: Newtown Branch
Building on its success, Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute expanded its reach by establishing a state-of-the-art, tertiary-level eye care hospital at Newtown in 2019. Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute is spearheaded by Dr. Shibashis Das (Director), a visionary philanthropic leader and gold medalist. Renowned for his expertise in advanced cataract surgery, refractive error correction (LASIK), neuro-ophthalmology and medical retina, Dr. Das guides the institute in it’s mission to make quality eye care accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background. Under his leadership, Sankara Jyoti Institute embodies the institute’s vision of bringing light to every life.