Kolkata's trusted eye specialist for cataract, LASIK & glaucoma
Dr. Ananyabrata Das is an eye doctor in Kolkata, LASIK and premium cataract surgeon, and the Director & Founder of NABH-accredited Spectra Eye Hospital. Over thirty years of practice, at Chinar Park, Dum Dum and Madhyamgram.
- LASIK & premium cataract surgeon
- NABH-accredited hospital
- CGHS · WBHS · ESI
Complete eye care, under one roof
From a routine check-up to cataract surgery, every page explains the condition, the tests and your options in plain language.
Cataract surgery
ছানি অপারেশনThe most common eye operation in India, and the one most people put off too long. About twenty minutes, under numbing drops, home the same day.
- Stitchless phaco surgery
- Monofocal, toric & multifocal lenses
- Written estimate for every lens option
- CGHS, WBHS, ESI & insurance
LASIK & SMILE
ল্যাসিকFreedom from glasses, if your cornea allows. A careful assessment comes first.
Learn moreGlaucoma
গ্লুকোমাThe silent one. Pressure, OCT and field tests, then drops or laser.
Learn moreDry eye
ড্রাই আইBurning, gritty, watery eyes from screens and AC. Dedicated clinic in Dum Dum.
Learn moreDiabetic retina
রেটিনাYearly dilated checks, OCT scans, laser and injections.
Learn moreChildren & squint
শিশুদের চোখSchool myopia, lazy eye and squint. Earlier is always better.
Learn moreCornea & keratoconus
কর্নিয়াCorneal ulcers, cross-linking, and corneal transplant.
Learn moreEye check-ups
চোখ পরীক্ষাA full exam, not just a power test. Spectacles and contact lenses.
Learn moreEye emergencies
জরুরিChemical splash, injury, sudden vision loss. Call first, then come.
What to do first
The surgeon who built Spectra Eye Hospital
Dr. Ananyabrata Das founded Spectra Eye Hospital in 2001 and still leads it as Director. Today Spectra is a NABH-accredited eye hospital at Chinar Park and Madhyamgram with 25+ eye specialists, and Dr. Das still sees patients and operates himself, specialising in LASIK and premium cataract surgery.
Your cataract journey, step by step
No surprises. Here is exactly what happens, from the first check-up to new glasses.
Check-up & biometry
A full eye exam, then precise measurement of your eye to calculate the power of the new lens.
Choose your lens
Written estimates for each option that suits your eye, and an honest view on which you actually need.
Surgery day
Numbing drops, a 2–3 mm opening, phaco, foldable lens. No stitches. Home in a few hours.
Recovery
Check-up next day, drops for about four weeks, new glasses once the eye settles.
Monofocal
Sharp at one distance, usually far. Reading glasses for close work.
- Most people
- Standard under CGHS & insurance
- Needs reading glasses
Toric
Monofocal that also corrects astigmatism (cylindrical power).
- Cylinder above ~1–1.5 D
- Crisper distance vision
- Needs reading glasses
EDOF
Extended range: far and computer distance, fewer halos than multifocal.
- Heavy screen users
- Fewer night halos
- Glasses for fine print
Multifocal
Far, middle and near focus in one lens, for minimal glasses.
- Want to be glasses-free
- Healthy retina & nerve
- Some halos at night
Rated 4.9★ on Google by Kolkata families
Real reviews from Dr. Das's Google listings. Across Spectra's four Google listings there are 8,400+ reviews, every one rated 4.9 or higher.
Dr. Das · Chinar Park4.9 403 Google reviews
Dr. Das · Gorabazar, Dum Dum4.9 2,765 Google reviews
Spectra Eye Hospital · Chinar Park4.9 5,081 Google reviews
Spectra Eye Foundation · Madhyamgram
“Dr. Ananyabrata Das operated on my husband's cataract in both eyes. We express our heartfelt gratitude not only for his expertise, but also his entire dealing in the process. All his associates here are exemplary in their attitude and overall performance.”
“An excellent eye surgeon. He is very knowledgeable and considerate. I had cataract surgery on my right eye by Dr. Das in 2019 and the result was excellent. Today I got the cataract surgery of my left eye done at Spectra Eye Hospital by him.”
“I was unable to see anything, my vision was almost nil. Thanks to the doctor I can actually see now. I came from Puri and tried a lot of doctors in Odisha.”
“Dr. Ananyabrata Das is the founder director of Spectra and a fine, renowned eye surgeon with experience of several decades. For any eye-related issue I recommend this institute without any second thought.”
“I came to know about Dr. A. Das from Google reviews and consulted him for my son, who is suffering from dry eye disease. His treatment is satisfactory, and moreover he is very polite and friendly to patients.”
“Mrs. Ira Chakraborty had her cataract operation today under Dr. Ananyabrata Das's supervision. The total procedure from early check-up to operation was smooth and we, the patient party, are satisfied.”
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Find a clinic near you
Chinar Park is open Open daily, 9 am – 8 pm. Dum Dum is open Mon–Sat, 10 am – 9 pm, and Madhyamgram Mon–Sat, 9 am – 7 pm.
Spectra Eye Hospital, Chinar Park
T-186, Ground Floor, Rajarhat Main Road, Chinar Park, Tegharia, Baguiati, Kolkata 700052Micro Point Optical & Dry Eye Clinic
38A, J N Tewari Road, Green Park, Cantonment, Rajbari, Dum Dum, North Dumdum, Kolkata 700028Spectra Eye Foundation, Madhyamgram
108, Jessore Road, Chowmatha, Vivekananda Nagar, Madhyamgram, Kolkata 700129Questions patients ask before booking
Short answers to what the front desk hears every day. More questions.
Who is the best eye doctor in Kolkata?
There is no single answer, and anyone who claims otherwise is selling something. The right eye doctor for you has years of experience in your particular problem, examines you personally, explains the options plainly, gives you a written estimate, and is close enough for follow-up visits.
Dr. Ananyabrata Das has practised ophthalmology in Kolkata since 1991 and founded Spectra Eye Hospital at Chinar Park in 2001. Patients come to him for cataract surgery, LASIK assessments, glaucoma, dry eye and diabetic eye check-ups, from Baguiati, Kestopur, Salt Lake, New Town, Dum Dum and Madhyamgram.
Where does Dr. Das see patients?
At Spectra Eye Hospital, T-186 Rajarhat Main Road, Chinar Park (Kolkata 700052), open daily 9 am – 8 pm; at Micro Point Optical & Dry Eye Clinic, 38A J N Tewari Road, Gorabazar, Dum Dum (Mon–Sat, 10 am – 9 pm); and at Spectra Eye Foundation, Jessore Road, Madhyamgram. Call +91 98308 73460 or WhatsApp +91 84205 96024 to book.
What do patients say about Dr. Ananyabrata Das?
Dr. Das is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 597 reviews on his two clinic listings (5.0 at Chinar Park, 4.9 at Dum Dum). Spectra Eye Hospital, which he founded, holds a 4.9 rating across more than 7,800 further reviews at Chinar Park and Madhyamgram. Read patient reviews.
How much does cataract surgery cost in Kolkata?
It depends mostly on the lens you choose. A standard monofocal lens costs far less than a toric or multifocal one. After your eye is measured you get a written estimate for each lens option. CGHS, WBHS, ESI and most health-insurance policies cover cataract surgery; check your policy's cataract limit. What decides the cost.
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Usually yes if you are over 18, your power has been stable for a year, your cornea is thick and regular enough, and you have no active eye disease. A LASIK assessment (corneal mapping, thickness, dilated exam) decides. Some people are better off with PRK, SMILE or an ICL. How the assessment works.
Do you accept CGHS, WBHS and ESI?
Spectra Eye Hospital and Spectra Eye Foundation are listed under several government health schemes. Bring your card and, for CGHS, the referral from your wellness centre. The front desk confirms coverage before any procedure. Schemes and insurance.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your current glasses, old prescriptions or eye reports, a list of medicines (including eye drops), and sugar and BP reports if you have diabetes or hypertension. If your eyes will be dilated, bring someone: vision stays blurry for three to four hours.
My eye is suddenly red and painful. What should I do?
Call straight away. Sudden loss of vision, a curtain over your sight, a chemical splash, or a painful red eye with headache and vomiting all need same-day care. Don't use steroid drops from the chemist without a prescription. Eye emergencies.