Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals opens to give Sri Lankans access to world-class healthcare

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Opening of the hospital by the Board of Directors of Mount Lotus Hospitals and healthcare professionals

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals, the newest hospital of its kind in Sri Lanka, has officially opened its doors to the general public marking a new chapter in the country’s healthcare sector.

Located at No. 102, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia, the hospital was ceremoniously declared open by the Board of Directors of Mount Lotus Hospitals and healthcare professionals in the presence of General Manager Dr. Saman P. Basnayake, staff, corporate partners and well-wishers. The event was held in accordance to the COVID-19 health guidelines stipulated by the authorities.

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals is a specialised hospital dedicated to providing world-class range of Eye and ENT medical solutions to local and international patients. The hospital is fully-equipped with modern medical technologies and highly-acclaimed, skilled professionals to provide medical and surgical solutions for any kind of Eye and ENT impairment. The hospital’s well-trained specialists have years of experience and are backed by a professional, friendly support team who are knowledgeable in taking good care of patients. By using state-of-the-art equipment, they are able to carry out a wide range of Eye and ENT services that will provide patients with highest quality care in Sri Lanka.

The hospital’s wide range of medical tests for the eyes include eye tests for spectacles, Glaucoma screening, testing for diabetic related eye diseases, eye scanning tests, vision test for Sri Lanka Driving License and many more. It also provides eye surgical procedures for various eye conditions as well as different types of laser treatments.

The hospital also offers a wide variety of tests for ENT conditions and provides the full range of medical and surgical services for patients with problems in the region of the ear, nose, throat, sinus and neck. Additionally, advanced medical lab services that provide all the routine and most of the common haematology, histopathology, microbiology, clinical pathology and clinical biochemistry investigations are also available.

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals General Manager Dr. Saman P. Basnayake said: “Today, with the opening of the Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals we can proudly claim that Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector has entered a new era. The lack of an Eye and ENT specialised hospital that offers facilities that are on par with international standards has been a major shortcoming in the country. With the opening of our doors to the public, this issue is a thing of the past. Now, patients can access our world-class facilities to get their eye and ENT requirements looked into by some of the most experienced and highly-trained medical experts in the country.”

The hospital also includes a modern, spacious Vision Care outlet where patients can purchase spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses and hearing aids from their collection of leading international brands.