Sankara Eye Foundation India (Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust)

Corneal blindness ranks as the fourth leading cause of global blindness. To address this, corneal transplant emerges as a primary treatment, involving the replacement of damaged tissue with healthy donor eye tissue. Sankara Eye Hospital took strides in eye banking in 1985, establishing eight eye banks across India. Actively promoting eye donation awareness and conducting cornea retrieval initiatives, it receives almost a pair of eyes daily. Having collected over 19,262 eyes, these donations facilitate therapeutic and curative corneal transplant surgeries as well as contribute to research. Sankara also supplies donor corneas to other eye banks for emergency transplants.

Established in 2013, Sankara Academy of Vision (SAV) serves as the academic arm of Sankara Eye Hospitals, focusing on training professionals across various levels of ophthalmic care. SAV's distinctive approach involves excellent courseware, interactive sessions, demonstrations, fieldwork, and hands-on experiences where necessary. Their courses emphasize holistic evaluation. With qualified faculty, infrastructure catering to training needs, and rooted in the rich heritage of Sankara's 41 years of excellence in eye care, SAV stands out for its commitment to social equity and the national goal of eradicating blindness through education, capacity building, and research.

The Children's Eye Care (Rainbow) program is dedicated to ensuring a brighter future for visually handicapped children by prioritizing early detection of eye diseases. Through proactive screening and preventive measures, the initiative aims to identify potential visual impairments at an early stage, allowing for timely intervention and treatment. By fostering awareness and accessibility to eye care services, Rainbow endeavours to empower children with visual challenges and enhance their overall quality of life.

Recognizing the profound influence of clear vision on daily life, Sankara Eye Hospital provides advanced LASIK surgery—a groundbreaking procedure that liberates millions from dependence on glasses and contact lenses. LASIK and PRK, distinct refractive surgery methods, share the goal of addressing common vision issues. The primary difference lies in their corneal reshaping approaches. With a commitment to optical excellence, the hospital empowers individuals to embrace life with improved vision through these cutting-edge refractive surgery options.