- 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.
- 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
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 |
