Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute in Sitra is a large ophthalmology hospital and the main/corporate branch of the Lotus Eye Hospital network. Opened at this location in 2002, it combines comprehensive eye care, surgical facilities, and ophthalmology/optometry education. Lotus Eye Hospital
Eye care and specialties
The Sitra center handles both routine and more complex eye conditions. Services across Lotus include cataract surgery, refractive vision correction, retina care, glaucoma treatment, corneal services, pediatric ophthalmology, and squint care. The Sitra medical team includes specialists in refractive and cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and uveitis. Lotus Eye Hospital
Technology and facilities
This is one of Lotus's more comprehensive facilities, with 100+ beds across 20 wards, operating theaters, advanced surgical equipment, private and air-conditioned rooms, pharmacy, optical services, an eye bank, parking, ambulance services, and a canteen. In 2026, Lotus also introduced SMILE Pro at Sitra and added ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 3D facial-scanning technology alongside its Lotus Optique eyewear operation. Lotus Eye Hospital
Good to know
- Best suited for: people seeking a dedicated eye hospital with multiple ophthalmic specialties and surgical options in one center.
- Refractive surgery: the Sitra branch is particularly significant within the network for procedures such as LASIK and SMILE; senior refractive and cataract surgeon Dr. Ananth is based there. Lotus Eye Hospital
- Teaching component: the Sitra campus also houses an academic center providing ophthalmology and optometry education. Lotus Eye Hospital
- Established network: Lotus operates 10 eye-care centers across Tamil Nadu and Kerala and is a publicly listed eye-hospital company.