Thiru MK.STALIN Inaugurated DR AGARWAL’S EYE HOSPITAL’S New, Bigger Office at TTK Road, Chennai
- The new location, spread over 30,000 sq. ft. and among the biggest in Chennai.
- Over 500 people pledged to donate their eyes on the occasion.
CHENNAI / June 24, 2019: Dr.
Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, among the best-known destinations in Chennai for
comprehensive and advanced eyecare since the last 60 years, has moved to a new
and bigger location on TTK road, Alwarpet.
The state-of-the-art facility, among the biggest in the city spread
across 30,000 sq. ft., was inaugurated by Thiru MK Stalin, Leader, DMK in the
presence of Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Ltd. and
Dr. Athiya Agarwal, Director, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Ltd. The expanded facility will offer comprehensive eyecare services and is
equipped with latest equipment to conduct advanced and complex eye surgeries.
More than 500 people pledged to donate their eyes on the occasion.
Said Thiru
MK Stalin, Leader, DMK: “Over the decades, Tamil Nadu has carved a name for
itself in the field of medical tourism, particularly in the field of
ophthalmology. Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital has become a popular choice for treatment
related to eyes not only in Chennai but across the country. I still recall
former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr.
Kalaignar’s close association with Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital chain, its
founder Dr. Jaiveer Agarwal, and his son Dr. Amar Agarwal. Dr. Kalaignar had
inaugurated the earlier premises of the hospital and he usually used to get his
regular eye check-ups done at the facility. I am sure that this new facility
will set new standards in eye care and benefit the people of not only Chennai but
other states too.”
Said Dr. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospital Ltd: “We are proud to set up this sprawling, world-class facility for
eyecare, which is among the biggest and the most advanced in the city, backed
by six decades of innovation. Since 1957, we have been consistently focusing on
patient care and cutting-edge innovations in the field of eyecare. Our research
has paved the way for state-of-the-art treatment and diagnosis, and enabled us
to successfully handle very complex eye surgeries. The new facility will go a
long way in ensuring that our renowned eyecare services are easily accessible
to the people of Chennai and elsewhere.”
Said Dr. Ashvin Agarwal, Executive Director, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital
Ltd, “We are looking at adding anywhere between 50-75
hospitals to our network over the next 3-5 years with a major focus on metro
cities as well as tier 2 and tier 3 towns. We have been at the forefront
of innovation
in the field of ophthalmology with advanced procedures such a Glued IOL, SFT,
PDEK, and PhakoNIT. We will also focus on educating, training and attracting
young talent from across the globe to cater to the needs of the eyecare
sector.”
Started as a small eyecare centre by Padma Bhushan recipient Dr. Jaiveer
Agarwal in 1957, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital has today grown to more than 61
centres in India and 17 centres overseas. Dr.
Agarwal’s Healthcare Ltd. (DAHCL) recently raised Rs. 270 crore investment from
Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, to be used to
expand its geographical footprint in India.
About Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital:
Dr.
Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is a comprehensive eye hospital offering a
one-stop-solution for all kinds of eye ailments. It was established in the year
1957. Now the chain has 33 hospitals in Tamil Nadu and a footprint in the
states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra,
Gujarat, Andaman, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. A tertiary eye
care centre at Mauritius marks its first step towards establishing an
international presence across the Indian Ocean region, African
countries.