Venu Eye Institute & Research Centre

History and background

Venu Eye Institute & Research Centre was established in 1986 under the Venu Charitable Society by the late Dr. R. K. Seth, an eminent ophthalmologist who wanted to reach patients beyond the limits of private practice. Venu pioneered a three-tier service delivery network to bring quality eye care to people in rural and underserved areas. Today it is led by Managing Director Ms. Tanuja Joshi, and continues to focus on emerging challenges such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Specialities and centres of excellence

The institute provides ophthalmic outpatient and inpatient care to paying and subsidised patients under one roof. Services include eye surgery, LASIK, refractive surgery, cornea, glaucoma and retina treatment, oculoplasty, squint surgery, orbital tumour surgery and contact lens services, together with affordable treatment and training for healthcare professionals.

Technology and facilities

The hospital is located on a 2.5-acre plot in Sheikh Sarai Phase II in South Delhi, is empanelled under CGHS, and has served millions of patients over more than four decades, a large share of them free of cost or at subsidised rates.

International patients

Venu is a good choice for patients looking for a well-established, mission-driven eye hospital with a full range of services in South Delhi. It is open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

How AlisPro MediTours supports your treatment

AlisPro MediTours is a medical travel coordination service, not a hospital. We do not provide medical treatment, and clinical decisions always rest with your treating doctors. What we do is make the journey to this hospital easier to plan and less stressful to manage.

After you send your medical reports through our enquiry form, our coordinators share them with the hospital's international patient team and help you obtain a written opinion and an estimated cost. If you decide to go ahead, we can help with the medical visa invitation letter, flight planning, airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, local transport, interpreter support and appointment scheduling. During your stay we stay in touch with you and your family, and after you return home we help arrange follow-up consultations and access to your records.

Costs, package inclusions and waiting times vary by hospital, doctor and treatment, so we recommend asking for a written estimate that clearly states what is and is not included.

Before you travel

Preparation makes a big difference to how smoothly a medical trip goes. Gather your recent medical reports, imaging (with the discs or digital files), a list of current medicines and any previous operation summaries, and share them early so the hospital can give a realistic opinion before you travel.

Ask the hospital or your coordinator for the expected length of stay, the likely total cost and what it includes, whether a family member may accompany you, and what follow-up will be needed after you return home. Confirm the treating doctor's name, the accreditation of the department you will use and how emergencies are handled.

Most international patients enter India on a medical visa, which normally requires an invitation letter from the hospital. Check the validity of your passport, arrange travel insurance that covers medical travel where possible, and plan for extra days in case treatment or recovery takes longer than expected. Keep copies of all documents on your phone and in your luggage.

Travel guide: Delhi

Delhi is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport, and hospitals in the capital are usually 30 to 60 minutes from the airport depending on traffic and time of day. The Delhi Metro reaches most neighbourhoods and is a fast way to travel around the city, while taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely available. Visitors staying for treatment often choose hotels or serviced apartments near the hospital in areas such as South Delhi, Saket, Vasant Kunj or Central Delhi. The weather is hottest from April to June, rainy in July to September, and most comfortable from October to March. Hindi and English are widely spoken.