NABH for Eye Clinics — Accreditation Guide for Ophthalmology Centres

NABH offers a specialized accreditation program for eye care organizations — one of the fastest-growing and most underserved segments in healthcare quality.

India’s eye care sector is booming, with increasing cataract surgeries, refractive procedures, and advanced retinal care. Yet very few eye clinics and hospitals hold NABH accreditation. This represents a significant opportunity for quality-focused ophthalmology practices to differentiate themselves.

Who Qualifies for NABH Eye Care Accreditation?

• Standalone eye clinics and hospitals
• Ophthalmology departments within larger hospitals (can seek separate accreditation)
• Refractive surgery centres
• Vision centres and low vision clinics

Key NABH Eye Care Standards

• Patient assessment and vision documentation
• Surgical safety (pre-op, intra-op, post-op checklists for ocular surgery)
• Infection control specific to ophthalmic procedures
• Informed consent for surgical procedures
• Equipment maintenance (slit lamp, tonometer, OCT, laser systems)
• Anaesthesia safety for procedures requiring sedation