Kenia Eye Hospital

What Kenia Eye Hospital does

Kenia Eye Hospital is a single-site, multi-superspeciality ophthalmology hospital operating from a 4,500 sq. ft. facility in Santacruz (West), Mumbai. Founded in 1998 and family-run under Dr. Vaishal Kenia (Chairman & Medical Director) and Dr. Pallavi Kenia (Managing Director), the hospital delivers a full spectrum of eye care services covering cataract surgery (including robotic FLACS via the FEMTO Z8 NEO), bladeless and flapless LASIK, ICL implantation, cornea treatment and transplantation, keratoconus management with collagen cross-linking (C3R), glaucoma management, retina and vitreoretinal services, squint and paediatric ophthalmology, and oculoplastic surgery. The technology stack integrates premium third-party diagnostic platforms (Pentacam HR III, IOL Master 700, OPTOS, Corvis ST, Verion, OCT, Anterion, iTrace) with surgical systems, positioning the hospital among the first in India to deploy Verion image-guided cataract surgery and the first in Western India to install the Ziemer FEMTO Z8 NEO femtosecond laser.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer fee-for-service practice, monetising one-time procedure fees that vary widely by complexity and implant choice: standard cataract surgery starts at approximately ₹20,000 with a monofocal lens, robotic cataract surgery with premium IOLs is priced at ₹1,75,000+, standard LASIK for both eyes starts at ₹35,000, advanced LASIK procedures range from ₹55,000 to ₹65,000+ per eye, and glaucoma surgery spans ₹25,000–₹80,000. Patient acquisition is driven by a digital marketing stack (SEO, educational content, Google reviews, WhatsApp/phone booking), CGHS empanelment for government beneficiaries, and an inbound medical tourism channel for international patients. The hospital holds NABH, QAI, and FEQH accreditations, HOTA approval for corneal transplants, and recognition as an NPCB Vision Centre, with a cumulative 100,000+ patient base and a 4.9/5 Google rating across 3,100+ reviews.

The company is privately held by the founding physician family with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or parent entities. Operating scope is concentrated in the Mumbai metropolitan area with selected international medical tourism; no multi-site expansion, capital raises, or M&A activity are referenced in the source material.

Name

Kenia Eye Hospital

Legal name

Kenia Eye Hospital

Website

https://keniaeyehospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenia Eye Hospital is a single-site, multi-superspeciality ophthalmology hospital in Santacruz (West), Mumbai, founded in 1998, offering cataract, LASIK, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and paediatric eye care to self-pay patients, CGHS beneficiaries, and medical tourism patients across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic surgical services
• Cataract treatment
• Refractive surgery
• Cornea treatment
• Retinal diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic Healthcare Services: Direct patient care revenue from consultations, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through fee-for-service model covering routine eye exams, advanced diagnostics, and surgical interventions including LASIK, cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastic procedures. Services offered to self-pay patients and those covered under government health schemes (CGHS).
2. Surgical Procedures: One-time surgical procedure fees including robotic cataract surgery, LASIK vision correction, corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery, and other ophthalmic procedures. Pricing varies by procedure complexity and lens/implant choices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kenia Eye Hospital is a multi-superspeciality eye hospital in Mumbai that delivers comprehensive ophthalmic care from routine vision check-ups to advanced surgical procedures. Core services include LASIK vision correction (bladeless Femto LASIK, flapless/TransPRK, Contoura, CLEAR/SILK/SMILE), cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and robotic Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery), ICL implantation, corneal transplants and collagen cross-linking (C3R) for keratoconus, glaucoma management, retinal diagnostics and treatment, squint correction, and oculoplastic surgery. The hospital leverages advanced diagnostic technology (Pentacam HR, IOL Master 700, Verion, OPTOS, OCT, Corvis ST, Anterion, iTrace) and is the first in Western India to install the FEMTO Z8 NEO femtosecond laser from Ziemer, Switzerland.

Product overview

Kenia Eye Hospital is a multi-superspeciality eye hospital offering a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic services from routine eye care to advanced surgical procedures. The hospital operates as a unified service offering combining diagnostic technologies and surgical treatments under one roof. Core surgical services include LASIK vision correction (bladeless Femto LASIK, Flapless LASIK/TransPRK), cataract surgery (standard phacoemulsification and Robotic FLACS using FEMTO Z8 NEO), ICL implantation, cornea treatments (including transplants and C3R for keratoconus), glaucoma management, retina care, squint treatment, and oculoplastic surgery. The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology including the FEMTO Z8 NEO femtosecond laser (first in Western India), OPTOS ultra-wide retinal imaging, Pentacam HR, IOL Master, Verion image-guidance, OCT, Corvis ST, Anterion, iTrace, and visual field analysis. Services span from paediatric to geriatric patients across routine and complex eye conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Vision Correction Bladeless, pain-free laser vision correction procedure using femtosecond laser technology to reshape the cornea for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Targets adult patients seeking spectacle independence, with pricing starting from approximately ₹35,000 for both eyes (standard) to ₹65,000+ per eye for bladeless/advanced options.
• Cataract Surgery Advanced phacoemulsification cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens (IOL) options including monofocal, multifocal, trifocal, toric, and EDOF lenses. Targets cataract patients with cloudy or blurred vision; pricing from ₹20,000 (monofocal) to ₹1,75,000+ (premium lenses/laser-assisted).
• Robotic Cataract Surgery (FLACS) Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery using the FEMTO Z8 NEO robotic femtosecond laser platform for precision-guided laser assistance with corneal incisions, capsulotomy, cataract softening, and astigmatism correction. Performed by expert cataract surgeons; first FLACS platform installed in Western India.
• ICL Vision Correction Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery for patients with dry eyes, thin corneas, or those not suitable for LASIK, providing vision correction through lens implantation. Targets refractive surgery candidates with contraindications to corneal laser procedures.
• Flapless LASIK (TransPRK / Surface Ablation) Blade-free, flap-free laser vision correction (TransPRK/surface ablation) for patients with thin corneas, dry eye concerns, or active lifestyles, using laser treatment on the corneal surface without flap creation.
• Cornea Treatment Comprehensive cornea care including diagnosis, ocular surface care, corneal transplant options (DSAEK, DALK, penetrating keratoplasty), and treatment for corneal opacity, infection, and injury. Supported by HOTA approval for corneal transplants.
• Collagen Cross-Linking (C3R) Corneal collagen cross-linking procedure using riboflavin and UV light to strengthen corneal tissue and halt keratoconus progression, available in standard and accelerated protocols. Pricing typically ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹45,000 per eye.
• Keratoconus Treatment Comprehensive keratoconus management including early detection, collagen cross-linking (C3R), topographic-guided PRK combination procedures, and corneal transplant evaluation.
• Squint Treatment Eye misalignment treatment and strabismus correction for both children and adults, including evaluation and surgical correction of eye positioning issues.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma management including eye pressure assessment, optic nerve monitoring, visual field testing, medication, laser procedures (SLT, laser iridotomy), and surgery (trabeculectomy, glaucoma implants). Pricing from ₹25,000 per eye (laser) to ₹80,000 (advanced implant surgery).
• Retina Care Diagnostics and treatment for retinal disorders including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular diseases, flashes, floaters, and other retinal conditions, including vitrectomy and intravitreal injections.
• Oculoplastic Surgery Surgical and reconstructive procedures for eyelids, tear drainage system, orbit, and facial aesthetics including ptosis correction, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and cosmetic procedures.
• Pentacam HR Corneal Tomography Rotating Scheimpflug camera system providing 3D corneal mapping, topography, pachymetry, elevation maps, and anterior chamber assessment for LASIK planning, cataract surgery, and keratoconus detection. Diagnostic procedure offered as part of pre-surgical workup.
• IOL Master Biometry Advanced optical biometry for precise intraocular lens power calculation before cataract surgery. Diagnostic procedure performed prior to cataract surgery.
• Verion Image-Guided Cataract Surgery One of the first eye centres in India to introduce image-guided cataract surgery using Verion for precise surgical planning and lens positioning with digital markers.
• OPTOS Ultra-Wide Retinal Imaging Advanced ultra-wide retinal imaging system for comprehensive examination of the retina. Diagnostic procedure used in retinal assessment and screening.
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) High-resolution imaging of retinal nerve fibre layer and optic nerve for glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring. Diagnostic imaging procedure.
• Corvis ST Corneal Biomechanics Assessment of corneal biomechanical strength combined with Pentacam for comprehensive keratoconus evaluation. Diagnostic procedure used in keratoconus assessment.
• Anterion Anterior Segment Imaging Anterior segment imaging system for comprehensive evaluation of cornea, iris, angle, and lens. Diagnostic imaging procedure.
• iTrace Wavefront Aberrometry Wavefront aberrometer for detailed analysis of optical imperfections in the eye. Diagnostic procedure for surgical planning and vision assessment.
• Visual Field Analysis Perimetry testing for assessing peripheral vision loss and glaucoma progression. Diagnostic procedure used in glaucoma monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ patient satisfaction rate for LASIK procedures (FDA and ASCRS data)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ziemer Group (Switzerland)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirst in Western India to install the FEMTO Z8 NEO femtosecond laser by Ziemer, Switzerland. This robotic femtosecond laser platform supports multiple advanced eye surgeries including LASIK, cataract, corneal transplants, and keratoconus procedures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital: India's largest multi-speciality eye hospital chain offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina and cornea services across 100+ centres. Direct competitor to Kenia on surgical capabilities, premium IOL offerings and patient segments, but at significantly greater scale.
• ASG Eye Hospital: Pan-India eye hospital chain with strong presence in North and West India offering cataract, refractive, vitreoretinal and oculoplastic services. Comparable service mix and aggressive multi-site expansion in markets overlapping Kenia's catchment.
• Centre for Sight: Pan-India eye hospital chain providing cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina and oculoplastic services. Comparable to Kenia in service mix and premium positioning, with a much larger multi-city footprint that pressures standalone competitors.
• Maxivision Eye Hospital: Multi-city Indian eye hospital chain focused on cataract and refractive surgery with premium IOL/laser offerings. Closely comparable to Kenia's surgical portfolio and premium pricing strategy, but with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• L V Prasad Eye Institute: Hyderabad-based comprehensive eye care institution with national reach and WHO collaborating centre status. Comparable subspecialty depth (cornea, retina, oculoplastics, paediatric) and clinical reputation, operating at significantly larger scale.
• Sankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation): Premier non-profit eye hospital headquartered in Chennai with deep subspecialty coverage across cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics and paediatric ophthalmology. Comparable on subspecialty depth and clinical legacy, with a research-and-training orientation rather than DTC premium.
• Vasan Eye Care: Large Indian eye hospital chain with a broad network of centres offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma and retina services. Comparable general service mix though typically positioned at a value tier rather than Kenia's premium orientation.
• Tertiary-care corporate hospitals (Apollo, Fortis, Manipal, HCG): Large Indian hospital chains with ophthalmology departments offering cataract and refractive surgery as part of broader multi-speciality portfolios. Indirect competitors that capture overflow patients and constrain pricing in metro markets where Kenia operates.

Regional players

• Ojas Eye Hospital: Mumbai-based eye hospital offering LASIK, cataract, cornea, retina and glaucoma services. Most directly comparable as a competing Mumbai single-site/multi-site operator targeting similar affluent patient segments.
• Shroff Eye Hospital: Mumbai-based multi-location eye hospital with comparable specialty coverage (LASIK, cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma). Most directly comparable regional peer given shared Mumbai geography and similar patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/keniaeye
• Facebookfacebook.com/KeniaEyeHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kenia-eye-hospital---santacruz-mumbai

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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