What to expect at a dilated eye examination
Why we use drops, how long the blur lasts and what to bring.
Out-patient tokens from 8 am · Book online to skip the token queue
42 Vakil New Street, Simmakkal, Madurai 625001
Mon–Sat · 8 am – 6 pm · Sun 9 am – 12 noon
Simmakkal, Madurai · since 1996
Eye examinations, cataract surgery, retina clinics and an in-house optical shop, with three ophthalmologists and every fee written on the board.


Services
Fees are from. Surgery packages are confirmed after your examination.
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Our hospital
Dr Kalaiselvi’s father opened Kanmani in 1996. Today it has three ophthalmologists, five optometrists, a day-care operating theatre and an optical shop, still on Vakil New Street, with fees on the reception board.
Choose a clinic and a date online or by phone.
Optometrist first, then the ophthalmologist.
Written advice, prescription and any fees.

Our retina clinic runs every Tuesday and Friday. Bring your latest sugar reports, and plan two hours for the dilating drops.
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My mother’s cataract surgery was explained to her slowly, in Tamil, twice. She went home the same afternoon.
Saturday morning children’s clinic was calm and the doctor was patient with my son’s squint check.
The fees on the board were exactly what I paid. The glasses were ready in two days.
About two hours if your eyes are dilated. Bring someone to drive you home, as your vision stays blurred for a few hours.
When blurred vision starts to affect daily life, such as reading or driving at night. Your ophthalmologist will discuss timing with you after an examination.
Most health insurers cover it. We offer cashless admission with most insurers; bring your policy card and ID.
Yes. Our optical shop accepts prescriptions less than six months old, and our optometrist can recheck it free.
Journal
Why we use drops, how long the blur lasts and what to bring.
From the first examination to the third follow-up, here is how it works at Kanmani.
Practical habits for school-age children, from our paediatric clinic.
Choose a time slot and skip the morning token queue at reception.