Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai: Address & OPD Details 2026

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Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai: Address & OPD Details 2026

If you searched for aravind eye hospital madurai, the main base hospital is Aravind Eye Hospital – Madurai, 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu.

This patient guide brings together the official address, OPD timing, enquiry numbers, emergency availability, speciality eye clinics, community clinics, insurance route, documents and map details before you travel.

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Fast answer: Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai address and OPD timing

Address: Aravind Eye Hospital – Madurai, 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu, India.

OPD / base hospital timing: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Sunday, as listed on the official Madurai hospital page.

Patient enquiry: 0452-4356105. Official enquiry: 0452-4356100.

Email: patientcare@aravind.org and patientfeedback@aravind.org.

Emergency eye care: the official Madurai page says emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Urgent eye warning: sudden vision loss, chemical injury, eye trauma, severe eye pain, fresh bleeding, painful red eye after surgery or a child eye injury should not wait for routine OPD timing. Use emergency eye care or the nearest emergency facility immediately.

Details checked against official Aravind pages and government scheme sources for a 2026 patient-navigation update. Reconfirm before travel because timings, counters, insurance rules and doctor availability can change.

Hospital type: trust-run eye hospital, not a government hospital

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai is a specialist eye hospital and the first Aravind centre. It is also the headquarters of Aravind Eye Care System. It should not be treated as a normal government hospital page, because the patient route, insurance desk, free/paying categories and appointment flow are specific to Aravind.

Type

Facility category

Specialty eye hospital and teaching institution under the Aravind Eye Care System / GOVEL Trust ecosystem.

Eye

Main specialty

Ophthalmology, including general eye care, cataract, retina, cornea, glaucoma, paediatric eye care, neuro-ophthalmology and low-vision support.

Check

Before going

Confirm whether you need the Anna Nagar base hospital, City Centre, Tirumangalam, Melur or a vision centre.

Independent guide note: IndianHospitals.org is not the official Aravind website, not an appointment platform, not an insurer and not a government authority. Use this page to understand the patient journey, then verify current details from Aravind and scheme sources.

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai OPD details 2026

The Anna Nagar base hospital handles routine and referral-level eye-care work. For most new patients, the useful first step is not choosing a famous doctor by name, but reaching the correct hospital, during the correct hours, with old reports and a clear explanation of the eye problem.

OPD item Current useful detail Patient action
Base hospital timing 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, all days except Sunday. Plan routine OPD within this timing and confirm holiday changes by phone.
Walk-in vs appointment Aravind’s international-patient page says Aravind does not have an appointment system; the Dhrishti app page says new patients can pre-register through the app. Do not assume a fixed booked slot like corporate hospitals. Call before travelling and use pre-registration only as a support step.
New patient New patients should be ready for registration, eye examination and possible routing to a speciality clinic. Carry ID proof, current spectacles, previous reports and the patient’s mobile number.
Follow-up patient Follow-up usually depends on the registration number, previous prescription and department instructions. Carry the previous Aravind file/prescription and mention the registration number in communication.
Speciality clinic The Madurai page lists separate speciality clinics for eye conditions. Let the first evaluation route you to cataract, retina, cornea, glaucoma, paediatric, low-vision or other clinic as needed.
Emergency eye problem Emergency care is listed as available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For sudden vision loss, trauma or chemical injury, use emergency instead of routine OPD queue.
OPD readability note: The hospital timing is not the same thing as every doctor’s consultation time, surgery counselling time, insurance desk time or pharmacy time. Confirm the exact counter or clinic if you are travelling from outside Madurai.

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai address, phone and email

Official hospital nameAravind Eye Hospital – Madurai
Common search nameAravind Eye Hospital Madurai
Address1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu, India
Patient enquiry0452-4356105
Official enquiry0452-4356100
Emailpatientcare@aravind.org, patientfeedback@aravind.org
Main specialtyEye care / ophthalmology
Official websitearavind.org/hospitals/madurai/

Which Aravind Madurai location should you use?

A common mistake is searching only “Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai” and reaching the wrong unit. The Anna Nagar base hospital is the main hospital, while City Centre, Tirumangalam and Melur are community clinics with separate timings and phone numbers.

Location Address and timing Best use
Aravind Eye Hospital – Madurai 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020. 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, all days except Sunday. Main base hospital for detailed OPD, speciality clinic routing, surgery counselling and emergency eye-care access.
Aravind Eye Hospital – City Centre 135, Palace Road, Madurai – 625001. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all days except Friday. Useful for city-centre eye consultation needs. Phone: 0452-4231002.
Aravind Eye Hospital – Tirumangalam Behind Bus Stand, Chinnamani Street, Thirumangalam – 625706. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, all days except Sunday. Useful for patients near Tirumangalam who may not need to travel first to Anna Nagar.
Aravind Eye Hospital – Melur 15/C, Channel Road, Near SBI Bank, Opposite to Apple Shopping Mall, Melur – 625106. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, all days except Sunday. Useful for patients around Melur and nearby areas. Phone: 0452-4210595.
Route decision: For advanced eye problems, surgery advice, referral cases or emergency, confirm whether the Anna Nagar base hospital is required. For basic eye complaints, a nearby clinic or vision centre may guide you before a base-hospital referral.

Speciality eye clinics at Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai

Aravind’s Madurai page lists speciality clinics separately. Use this section only for navigation; it does not diagnose your condition. The final department or clinic route should come from hospital staff or the examining doctor.

CAT

Cataract

For cataract evaluation, lens discussion and surgery counselling when advised.

CH

Children’s Eye Care

For paediatric ophthalmology, squint, amblyopia, childhood cataract and child eye problems.

CO

Cornea

For corneal disease, ocular surface issues, keratoconus, contact-lens related problems and corneal transplant route.

GEN

General Ophthalmology

For first evaluation, routine eye examination, refraction, common eye complaints and referral to sub-specialities.

GL

Glaucoma

For glaucoma evaluation, eye-pressure related care and follow-up monitoring.

LV

Low Vision

For low vision aids, vision rehabilitation and support when vision cannot be fully corrected.

NO

Neuro Ophthalmology

For vision problems linked with optic nerve or neurological-eye conditions, when routed by the hospital.

OR

Orbit & Oculoplasty

For orbit, eyelid, prosthetics and ocular oncology-related eye services.

RT

Retina & Vitreous

For retina evaluation, diabetic eye disease, vitreous problems and advanced retinal care.

UV

Uvea

For uveitis and ocular inflammation-related specialist evaluation.

VC

Vision Centres

For rural primary eye-care access and telemedicine-assisted referral when advanced treatment is needed.

ER

Emergency Eye Care

For urgent eye injury, sudden vision loss, chemical exposure or severe eye pain.

How to plan an OPD visit to Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai

For a smooth first visit, keep the plan simple: correct location, correct time, patient documents, previous eye history and enough buffer for registration, testing and clinic routing.

Confirm the exact location.
Use Anna Nagar base hospital for the main Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai. If you are near Palace Road, Tirumangalam or Melur, call first and ask whether that clinic can handle your case.
Call before long travel.
Use 0452-4356105 for patient enquiry and confirm current OPD timing, holiday changes, emergency route and whether the patient should bring any specific reports.
Use Dhrishti for pre-registration where helpful.
Aravind’s patient app page says new patients can pre-register through Dhrishti. Treat this as a support step, not a guarantee of instant doctor consultation.
Reach within OPD hours.
For routine care at the base hospital, the listed timing is 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Sunday.
Start with registration and first evaluation.
After registration, the patient may go through vision assessment, basic examination and routing to the relevant speciality clinic.
Keep surgery and insurance questions ready.
If surgery is advised, ask about counselling, room category, deposit, insurance desk, approval documents and discharge instructions before paying.

Emergency eye care at Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai

The official Madurai page says emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use emergency for urgent eye situations rather than waiting for normal OPD timing.

Situation Use routine OPD? What to do
Sudden vision loss No Use emergency eye care immediately or nearest emergency facility.
Chemical splash in eye No Rinse with clean running water while arranging emergency care; do not delay.
Eye injury / foreign body Usually no Do not rub the eye. Reach emergency or call patient enquiry for urgent direction.
Painful red eye after surgery No Contact the hospital urgently and follow the emergency route.
Routine spectacles check Yes Use routine OPD/clinic timing and carry existing glasses or prescription.
Follow-up review Usually yes Follow the date and department written on the previous prescription.
Medical safety: This guide does not diagnose eye disease. Any sudden or severe symptom needs urgent examination by a qualified clinician.

Insurance, cashless and billing details

Aravind’s insurance page says Aravind Eye Hospital accepts medical policies from insurance companies, central/state government categories and TPAs, but cashless approval is not automatic. The insurance desk should confirm your exact policy, procedure, room category, documents and approval status.

Insurance item What the official page indicates Patient action
Insurance companies and TPAs Aravind lists medical policies from 36 insurance companies and 15 TPAs across India. Ask the insurance desk whether your exact insurer, TPA and policy are active for this branch and procedure.
Government categories Central and State Government categories are listed on the Aravind insurance page. Carry employee card, scheme card, authorization letter or policy proof if applicable.
CMCHIS-TN Aravind’s insurance page lists CMCHIS – TN under State Government. Confirm eligibility, package, procedure approval and documents through the hospital insurance desk and CMCHIS route.
Cashless request Submission of a cashless request form itself does not guarantee coverage. Keep funds ready for deposits, non-payable items, partial approval or denial risk.
Document deadline If documents are not submitted within 12 hours of hospitalisation, bills may need to be settled individually in cash. Reach the insurance desk early with complete documents before admission or surgery.
Insurance safety wording: “Listed” does not mean guaranteed cashless approval. Cataract, retina, cornea or other procedures may have insurer-specific package limits, exclusions, co-pay, waiting period or documentation rules.

Documents to carry for Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai OPD

For routine OPD

  • Patient ID proof and mobile number.
  • Existing spectacles, contact-lens details or old prescription.
  • Previous eye reports, scans, OCT, field test or discharge summary if available.
  • Current medicines and allergy information.
  • Diabetes, blood pressure or other medical history details.
  • Referral letter if another doctor has sent the patient.
  • Enough time for registration, testing and clinic routing.

For surgery / insurance / outstation visit

  • Insurance card, TPA card, policy copy and employee/scheme proof.
  • CMCHIS or state/central government scheme card where applicable.
  • Doctor advice, surgery counselling note and estimate if already issued.
  • Previous discharge summary or operative note for operated eyes.
  • Attendant ID and contact number for admission support.
  • Payment method for deposit, non-payable items or partial approval.
  • Hotel or local stay plan if travelling from outside Madurai.

Facilities, admission and patient support

Aravind’s patient-information pages describe surgery admission, room options, billing and support facilities. Exact costs and room availability should be confirmed during counselling because they can vary by procedure, category and approval status.

Facility Useful detail Patient tip
Day-care surgery Aravind says many surgeries are done as day-care procedures. Ask whether admission or overnight stay is required for your procedure.
Room reservation Rooms can be reserved in advance following doctor advice for admission. Confirm room class, deposit and attendant rules before admission.
Billing On admission, deposit equivalent or approximate to treatment/surgery charges may be collected. Ask what is included, what is non-payable and when the final bill is settled.
Restaurant A vegetarian restaurant is listed within hospital premises, open from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Useful for attendants during long OPD or admission days.
Medical shop The medical shop is listed as 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM on working days and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sundays. Confirm after-hours medicine needs before discharge.
Visitor rule Aravind asks patients/visitors to maintain quiet ambience and avoid tipping staff. Do not hand money or valuables to strangers or unauthorized persons.

For outstation and international patients

Madurai receives patients from many districts and outside India. Outstation patients should avoid arriving with no plan for stay, documents or post-surgery follow-up.

Stay

Local stay

If you are coming only for consultation, plan local accommodation. If surgery is advised, ask the hospital about admission, room category and attendant stay.

File

Old records

Bring old prescriptions, scan images, eye reports and surgery records. For international patients, passport and visa documents may also be needed for registration.

After

Follow-up

Before leaving Madurai, ask when to return, which warning symptoms need urgent care and how to communicate after discharge.

International patient note: Aravind’s international-patient information says patients can send medical details and reports in advance through the enquiry form, phone or email to help plan the visit.

Government scheme check for Tamil Nadu patients

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai is not a government hospital, but government and state scheme categories may still matter for eligible patients. Aravind’s insurance page lists CMCHIS – TN under State Government, and Madurai district’s CMCHIS page explains that the scheme works through empanelled government and private hospitals.

Scheme question Safe answer Where to confirm
Is CMCHIS relevant? It may be relevant because Aravind lists CMCHIS – TN under State Government insurance categories. Aravind insurance desk and CMCHIS helpline 1800-425-3993.
Does scheme mention guarantee cashless surgery? No. Eligibility, package, procedure, pre-authorisation and documents still decide approval. Scheme office, TPA and hospital insurance desk.
Can private hospitals be empanelled? Madurai district’s CMCHIS page says the scheme provides care through empanelled government and private hospitals. Current CMCHIS website and hospital network/insurance desk.
What documents should I take? Scheme card/ID, Aadhaar or accepted ID, previous records, referral/counselling note and any approval documents. Hospital insurance desk before admission or surgery.
Government schema safety: GovernmentService schema on this page is used only for the CMCHIS verification route, not to say Aravind Eye Hospital is a government hospital.

Map to Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai, Anna Nagar

Address for maps: Aravind Eye Hospital, 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu, India.

Local route tip: Tell auto/taxi drivers “Aravind Eye Hospital, Anna Nagar” and confirm you are going to the base hospital, not Palace Road City Centre or another Aravind community clinic.

Official source links used

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai official page — address, OPD timing, phone numbers, emergency care, speciality clinics and vision centres Aravind Contact Us page — Madurai hospital and community clinic contacts Dhrishti Patient Care App page — patient education, digital prescriptions, waiting-time notifications and new-patient pre-registration What to expect at Aravind — admission, billing, restaurant, medical shop and patient instructions Aravind Insurance page — insurance companies, TPAs, central/state government categories and cashless approval warnings General Ophthalmology page — routine eye examination and routing to sub-speciality clinics Cornea clinic page — cornea, external eye disease, refractive surgery and corneal transplant route Children’s Eye Care page — paediatric ophthalmology and child eye-care services Madurai District CMCHIS page — Tamil Nadu government scheme and helpline context CMCHIS official website — scheme verification and beneficiary information

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai FAQs

What is the address of Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai?

Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai is located at 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu, India.

What are Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai OPD timings?

The official Madurai base hospital page lists 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Sunday. Confirm holiday or special-clinic changes before travel.

What is the patient enquiry number?

The listed patient enquiry number is 0452-4356105. The official enquiry number is 0452-4356100.

Is emergency eye care available?

Yes. The official Madurai page says emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Does Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai have an online appointment system?

Aravind’s international-patient page says Aravind does not have an appointment system. The patient app page says new patients can pre-register through Dhrishti. Call before travelling to confirm the latest OPD process.

Is Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai a government hospital?

No. Aravind Eye Care System website information identifies the website as owned and managed by GOVEL Trust, a not-for-profit trust. Government scheme eligibility should be checked separately.

Which eye clinics are listed at Aravind Madurai?

The Madurai page lists Cataract, Children’s Eye Care, Cornea, General Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation, Neuro Ophthalmology, Orbit/Oculoplasty/Prosthetics and Oncology, Retina and Vitreous, and Uvea.

Does Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai accept CMCHIS?

Aravind’s insurance page lists CMCHIS – TN under State Government. Eligibility, package approval, documents and cashless processing must be confirmed with the hospital insurance desk and CMCHIS route.

What should I carry for OPD?

Carry ID proof, old eye prescriptions, current spectacles, previous reports, scan images if available, current medicine list, allergy information, insurance or scheme documents if relevant and the patient’s mobile number.

Which Aravind clinic should I visit in Madurai?

For the main base hospital, use Aravind Eye Hospital – Madurai at 1, Anna Nagar. For nearby consultation, check whether City Centre, Tirumangalam, Melur or a vision centre is enough for your case.

Can international patients contact Aravind before arriving?

Yes. Aravind’s international-patient information says patients can send medical details and reports in advance through the enquiry form, phone or email to help plan the visit.

Does this page replace the official Aravind website?

No. This is an independent patient-navigation guide. Confirm current timings, clinic routing, doctors, insurance and emergency instructions through official Aravind sources before travel.

Final practical takeaway

For aravind eye hospital madurai, use the Anna Nagar base hospital address: 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020, Tamil Nadu. Routine OPD timing is listed as 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Sunday.

For routine visits, call patient enquiry, carry old eye records and reach with time buffer. For sudden vision loss, trauma, chemical injury or severe eye pain, use emergency eye care immediately instead of waiting for normal OPD.

Call 0452-4356105 Verify on official page