Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital (SGLEH) is a premier super-speciality, non-profit eye hospital in Siliguri, West Bengal, and one of the largest and most trusted eye care institutions in Eastern India. Founded in 1981, SGLEH operates under the Greater Lions Seva Nidhi trust and is supported by international charities, government departments, NGOs, and Lions Club members. The hospital’s mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality eye care to all, regardless of caste, creed, or nationality. SGLEH has grown into a network with three hospitals and over 60 primary eye care centers, reaching more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries annually and performing over 26,700 surgeries each year.

SGLEH offers all major ophthalmic specialties, including:

• Advanced Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification with world-class machines)

• Retina and Vitreo-Retinal Services

• Cornea Services

• Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment

• Paediatric Eye Care (first dedicated child-friendly center in North Bengal)

• General Ophthalmology

• Oculoplasty and Low Vision Services

• Community Eye Care and Outreach

SGLEH is the first and only NABH-certified eye hospital in North Bengal and Sikkim, reflecting its commitment to international standards in patient safety and care. The hospital implements best practices in quality improvement, risk management, and clinical protocols, and participates in ongoing training and capacity-building for its staff. It is also a Grade 1 hospital under the West Bengal Health Scheme and empanelled for Mediclaim and TPA services.

• Vision: To become a Centre of Excellence in eye care for Eastern India, prevent avoidable blindness, and set a benchmark for eye care delivery in the country3.

• Mission: To provide quality, affordable, and accessible eye care for all, expand outreach to underserved areas, build capacity through training, and continuously upgrade technology and infrastructure

• NABH Certification (first and only in North Bengal and Sikkim for eye care)

• Recognized as a Grade 1 hospital under the West Bengal Health Scheme

• Multiple recognitions for community service and outreach by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)