What Narayana Nethralaya does

Narayana Nethralaya is a multi-location super specialty eye hospital network headquartered in Bangalore, India, founded in 1982 by Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty. The institution operates six centers across Bangalore (Rajajinagar, Bommasandra, Indiranagar, Bannerghatta Road, Whitefield, and an Electronic City satellite centre), delivering comprehensive ophthalmology services across 14+ specialties including cataract and refractive surgery, vitreoretinal care, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, keratoconus, dry eye, ocular oncology, and aesthetics. Its technology stack integrates advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical platforms with AI-driven diagnostic tools, precision surgical suites, specialized laboratories, and the KIDROP telemedicine program for retinopathy of prematurity screening - India's first and world's largest such program, run as a public-private partnership with the Government of India. Supporting infrastructure includes the GROW Research Laboratory for stem cell and genetic eye disease research, the Center for Ocular Pathology and Education, two eye banks (Dr. Rajkumar and Shankar Anand Singh), and a charitable arm (Narayana Devalaya) serving BPL patients. Four of five hospitals hold NABH accreditation.

The business model is anchored on fee-for-service clinical revenue from consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, supplemented by academic and fellowship program fees (long-term fellowships, CRAFT, International Fellowship, PG Training, NN Optometry, short-term fellowships, and CME programs), laboratory and molecular diagnostic services, and an active international medical tourism channel with dedicated coordinators, interpreter support, and USD billing. Customer segments are diversified across the general public, international medical tourists, pediatric patients (especially infants in KIDROP), underprivileged communities served via Narayana Devalaya, and medical trainees. The institution has 501-1,000 employees and is positioned as a premium brand - ranked #1 in Karnataka by Times Health for 15 consecutive years and among the top 3 eye hospitals in India - while maintaining pocket-friendly domestic pricing and significant charitable throughput.

Name

Narayana Nethralaya

Legal name

Narayana Nethralaya

Website

https://narayananethralaya.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Narayana Nethralaya is a Bangalore-based super specialty eye hospital network operating six centers across the city, delivering comprehensive ophthalmology services across cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal, pediatric, glaucoma, and cornea specialties to domestic patients, international medical tourists, and underserved communities via its KIDROP telemedicine and Narayana Devalaya charitable arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Ophthalmology & Vision Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAL)

Keywords

• Eye hospital services
• Ophthalmology specialties
• Cataract surgery
• Retinopathy screening
• Medical tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Eye Care Clinical Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive ophthalmology services including consultations, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures (cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis, oculoplasty, neuro-ophthalmology, keratoconus, and aesthetics), and post-operative care across 6 hospital locations in Bangalore.
2. Academic and Fellowship Programs: Revenue from medical education including long-term fellowships, CRAFT Fellowship, International Fellowship, PG Training, NN Optometry programs, short-term fellowships (Advanced Phacoemulsification, Small Incision Cataract Surgery, ACER Fellowship, ROP Training Courses), and CME Programs.
3. Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: Revenue from in-house General Laboratory, Molecular Diagnostics & Laboratory Services, and Center for Ocular Pathology and Education (COPE) providing specialized ophthalmic diagnostics.
4. Medical Tourism / International Patient Services: Revenue from international patients traveling to Bengaluru for advanced eye care, with dedicated international patient coordinators, interpreter services, visa assistance, and treatment planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Narayana Nethralaya operates a network of super specialty eye hospitals providing comprehensive ophthalmology services across 14+ specialties, including cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK, SILK, ICL), vitreoretinal services, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, keratoconus, dry eye treatment, and aesthetics. Services span consultations, advanced diagnostics, complex surgeries, and post-operative care delivered across 6 locations in Bangalore, supplemented by academic fellowship programs, in-house diagnostic laboratories, and the KIDROP telemedicine program for retinopathy of prematurity screening.

Product overview

Narayana Nethralaya is a multi-location super specialty eye hospital network offering comprehensive eye care services across 6 centers in Bangalore, India. The hospital provides a broad range of ophthalmic specialties including cataract surgery, refractive surgery, vitreoretinal services, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, uveitis, neuro ophthalmology, and keratoconus treatment. Beyond clinical care, the institution operates academic fellowship programs, diagnostic laboratories, and CSR initiatives including eye banks and the KIDROP telemedicine program for retinopathy of prematurity screening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIDROP: India's first and world's largest telemedicine program to address retinopathy of prematurity and prevent blindness in infants, a public-private partnership between Narayana Nethralaya and the Government of India.
• Narayana Devalaya
• Dr. Rajkumar Eye Bank
• Shankar Anand Singh Eye Bank

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Services Surgical removal of cataract with intraocular lens implantation, offered to patients with cataracts across Narayana Nethralaya's 6 Bangalore locations using advanced phacoemulsification and small-incision cataract surgery techniques.
• Refractive Surgery Services Vision correction procedures including LASIK laser surgery, SILK refractive surgery, and ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) for patients with refractive errors seeking to reduce dependence on glasses.
• Vitreoretinal Services Diagnosis and surgical treatment of retinal disorders and vitreoretinal diseases for patients with retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy and other complex retinal pathologies.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology Services Specialized eye care for infants, children, and adolescents including squint treatment, amblyopia management, and early intervention for pediatric eye disorders across Narayana Nethralaya locations.
• Glaucoma Treatment Services Diagnosis, monitoring, and surgical/medical management of glaucoma for patients with elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma-related vision loss.
• Cornea Services Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases including keratoconus management, corneal transplantation, and other corneal surgical interventions for patients with corneal pathology.
• Oculoplasty, Orbit and Ocular Oncology Services Surgical management of eyelid, orbital, and ocular oncology conditions, including retinoblastoma treatment in conjunction with Iksha Foundation and Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre.
• Uveitis Treatment Services Diagnosis and treatment of uveitis and related inflammatory eye conditions for patients with ocular inflammation.
• Neuro-Ophthalmology Services Diagnosis and management of visual problems related to the nervous system, including disorders affecting the optic nerve and visual pathway.
• Keratoconus Treatment Services Specialized diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus, including corneal cross-linking and other advanced interventions for patients with progressive corneal ectasia.
• Aesthetics Studio Services Ophthalmic-related aesthetic services including eyelid and periocular cosmetic procedures for patients seeking cosmetic eye-area treatments.
• Dry Eye Treatment Services Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and ocular surface disease for patients with chronic dry eye symptoms and related conditions.
• ABC Clinic Services Specialty clinic under Narayana Nethralaya's service portfolio addressing a specific ophthalmic patient cohort.
• Reversing Diabetes Clinic Holistic Wellness clinic focused on reversing diabetes as a system relevant to diabetic eye disease prevention and management.
• International Patient Services Dedicated concierge service for overseas patients traveling to Bengaluru for eye care, providing appointment scheduling, medical visa support, interpreter services, hotel coordination, and treatment planning.
• KIDROP Telemedicine Program

Quantifiable outcome

• KIDROP program won 'PPP of the Year' in 2012 and National Award for Excellence in Health Care for Outreach in Rural Areas in 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enablemart (TorchIt)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Narayana Nethralaya (Sankara Nethralaya) collaborated with Enablemart (TorchIt) to inaugurate an 'Experience Centre for People with Low Vision' during Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026. The centre is dedicated to assistive technologies and accessibility solutions for persons with low vision.
• Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Society (DEOSS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2026Narayana Nethralaya hosted the first International Conference of the Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Society (DEOSS) in Bengaluru with representatives from 38 countries attending, showcasing the institution's leadership in dry eye research and clinical practice.
• Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIDROP (Karnataka Internet Assisted Diagnosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity) is a public-private partnership between Narayana Nethralaya and the Government of India. It is India's first and world's largest telemedicine program for addressing ROP and preventing infant blindness, having won 'PPP of the Year' in 2012 and National Award for Excellence in Health Care for Outreach in Rural Areas in 2016.
• Iksha FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNarayana Nethralaya Eye Foundation works in conjunction with Iksha Foundation and Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre to provide comprehensive treatment to children with retinoblastoma (eye cancer). The team includes Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Oncologists, Radiologists, Pathologists, Genetic Specialists, Counselors, and Optometrists.
• Mazumdar Shaw Cancer CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNarayana Nethralaya Eye Foundation collaborates with Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre alongside Iksha Foundation for comprehensive retinoblastoma treatment in children, providing multidisciplinary care including surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and genetic counseling.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital: Listed, pan-India eye hospital chain with 150+ centers offering comprehensive ophthalmology. Direct comparable on specialty focus, multi-city presence, and aggressive franchise-led expansion model.
• L V Prasad Eye Institute: Hyderabad-based WHO collaborating center for eye care with a network of tertiary and secondary centers. Direct comparable on academic/research-driven model, NABH-equivalent accreditation, and tertiary ophthalmology.
• Vasan Eye Care: Previously one of India's largest eye hospital chains with pan-India presence and significant private equity backing. Comparable on multi-city roll-up strategy and high-volume ophthalmology services.
• Maxivision Eye Hospital: South India-focused eye hospital chain with presence across multiple states including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Direct comparable on regional multi-location model and premium cataract/refractive focus.
• Aravind Eye Hospital: Madurai-headquartered network of eye hospitals delivering high-volume, affordable ophthalmic care across India. Closest peer on cross-subsidized charitable/sustainable eye-care model and tier-2/3 reach.
• Sankara Nethralaya: Chennai-headquartered super-specialty eye hospital network founded with a similar charitable and academic mission. Most direct comparable on specialty focus, multi-location model, and not-for-profit-inspired heritage.
• Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals: North India-focused eye hospital chain offering cataract, refractive, and retinal services. Direct comparable on specialty-only hospital model and tier-2/3 city expansion.
• Centre for Sight: Large private equity-backed Indian eye care chain with national footprint across cataract, refractive, and retinal services. Direct comparable on multi-city specialty hospital model and premium IOL positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Medanta: Large multi-super-specialty hospital group in India with a dedicated ophthalmology department. Comparable on tertiary care quality, NABH/NABL standards, and medical tourism positioning in North India.
• Manipal Hospitals: Pan-India multi-specialty hospital chain headquartered in Bangalore with eye care services. Comparable as a Bangalore-anchored incumbent competing for the same patient catchment, premium specialists, and medical tourists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries5 records

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