LVPEI in Visakhapatnam
The GMR Varalakshmi campus
Northern Andhra’s world-class eye care hospital in Visakhapatnam, our tertiary eye care facility offers comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric eye care services.
About the centre
Established in 2006, the GMR Varalakshmi Campus in Visakhapatnam provides accessible, comprehensive, and high-quality eye care to communities across northern Andhra Pradesh. The LVPEI GMRV campus is a tertiary care facility, accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).
The GMRV campus offers comprehensive eye care services, covering both routine and specialized ophthalmic treatments. It also offers 24/7 emergency care. Patients can walk in during OPD hours or call ahead to schedule an appointment. Follow-up consultations and community camp referrals are also accepted.
The Centre supports 30 Vision Centres across nearby mandals and villages, providing tele-consultation and referral services for advanced eye care needs. Part of the LVPEI Eye Care Pyramid Model, this centre is linked to the LVPEI Quaternary Eye Care Institute in Hyderabad for advanced surgical and specialty referrals, ensuring continuity of care.
1.85m
Eye Consults
217,000
Surgeries
14,000
Corneas harvested
176,000
Community screenings
Contact us
Our general patient hours are Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Need to speak to someone at the centre? Please use the details below.
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Donors
We acknowledge the support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the land grant, Operation Eyesight Universal and Mr G M Rao and the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation in establishing this centre.
Many individuals, including Mr Naresh Kumar and his friends have made this centre possible. We are also delighted to acknowledge the Ella family of Bharat Biotech for their support.
Type of Accreditation: Eye Care Organization. Certificate No: ECO20190089. Valid: July 03, 2025 – July 02, 2028
