The legacy of Sankara Nethralaya began in Chennai, founded by Dr. S. S. Badrinath in 1978 with the blessings of the spiritual leader, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham's Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. Over the years, it has grown into one of India's most respected eye care institutions, renowned for its comprehensive eye care services, research contributions, and educational programs.

Sankara Nethralaya's New Town Rajarhaat Campus in Kolkata is a leading eye care institution, known for its advanced facilities and outstanding medical expertise. This campus offers a wide range of comprehensive eye care services, including state-of-the-art diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and surgical treatments. Committed to high-quality patient care, the facility also engages in groundbreaking research and provides robust educational programs in optometry and ophthalmology. Positioned in the rapidly growing area of New Town Rajarhaat, it serves as an essential center for eye care excellence in the region.

With growing demand of eye care needs in India, professionally trained optometrists are highly in need. To meet this Sankara Nethralaya Elite School of Optometry, Kolkata affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal has emerged with 4-year optometry program