Doorstep Eye Care Services

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For Elders and Differently Abled Launched (SN DEED)

SN DEED Geriatric Eye Care Services at Door steps brings specialized vision care directly to the homes of elders. With a commitment to convenience and accessibility, our mobile eyecare unit offers comprehensive eye examination. We prioritize the unique needs of the elders addressing age-related eye conditions and ensuring the visual health is accessible without the need for travel. Our dedicated team under the guidance of Dr. R. Krishnakumar brings expertise and compassionate care for elderly individuals seeking optimal eye health.

Sankara Nethralaya’s DEED eye examination includes:

Test

  • Detailed History taking ocular and systemic illness including FALLS
  • Vision check
  • Lensometry (Glass power check)
  • Refraction (Eye power check)
  • Extraocular Movement
  • Pupillary Examination
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Anterior Segment Evaluation
  • Posterior Segment Evaluation
  • Counselling
  • Glass prescription

Facilities

  • Auto Lensometer
  • Hand held retinoscopy-Keeler
  • Tonopen/Perkins tonometer
  • Hand held slit lamp biomicroscope
  • Non mydriatic fundus camera
  • Spectacle dispensing at door step
  • Low vision services
  • Tele consultation
  • Referral when necessary

Vision check

Refraction

IOP evaluation

Achievements

Signed MOU with 3 senior care groups:

Jaya Home care, Thiruvanmiyur June 2023

Athulya Assisted Living Pvt Ltd October 2023

Safe Guard Family health Limited November 2023


If a patient requires further intervention from Ophthalmologists- the SN DEED coordinator will facilitate a teleconsultation with an ophthalmologist or an appointment will be scheduled at the hospital.

For an appointment with SN DEED Eye care at home for your beloved elders and or differently abled family members kindly contact the Coordinator

Contact Phone No: 9380240750 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm)

Eligible age criteria: Elders of 65 years and above, differently abled of any age

Service access area: 30 kms distance from Sankara Nethralaya, Nungambakkam

Service access days: All working days (Monday to Saturday)

*SN DEED is really a Friend in Need

For Children with Special Need (SN DEED)

1. The inauguration of the Door Step eye care for children with special need – Part of SN DEED service was held on - 17th April 2023 - the same day as the dedication of the Paediatric floor at SN main hospital in memory of Shri N Shankar, Chairman, the SANMAR Group.

2. The aim of this service is to give special attention for children with special needs include cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment, Autistic spectrum, Attention deficit, ADHD, multiple disabilities and vision impairment, and delayed milestones.

The eye examination offered by the Door Step Eye Care for Children with Special Needs (Part of SN DEED service) includes:

  • Detail Ocular and Medical history
  • Developmental History
  • Vision Assessment
  • Objective /Subjective refraction
  • Ocular alignment (any squint)
  • Anterior segment evaluation
  • Posterior segment evaluation (without dilatation drops)
  • Glass prescribing and dispensing
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This initiative of offering eye care services in the comfort of patients’ homes would effectively reach those who are in need of this service. Patients who need further care and treatment can avail the base hospital’s services through tele-consultation and /or through Fast Track channel.

For an appointment with SN DEED Eye care at home for a special needs child

Kindly contact:

Phone No: 9380240750 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm)

Eligible age criteria: 6 to 14yrs children with Multiple Disabilities

Service access area: 30 km distance from Sankara Nethralaya, Nungambakkam

Service access days: Monday