Founding Usha Kiran Eye Hospital (1995):
- Dr. Ravishankar established Usha Kiran Eye Hospital in Mysore with his wife, Dr. Uma Ravishankar, focusing on providing high-quality eye care.
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Milestones Of Usha Kiran Eye Hospital
The milestones in the document highlight the significant achievements and contributions of Dr. K.V. Ravishankar in ophthalmology and community service. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Community Outreach and Charitable Trust:
- Realizing the need for accessible eye care, he founded the Usha Kiran Charitable Trust in 1998 to support underserved populations.
- This initiative combined in-house and outreach services, ensuring a balanced approach to charity and paid services.
Innovations in Community Ophthalmology:
- Expanded efforts to include pediatric surgeries due to limited players in this field, collaborating with Sri Vivekananda Sevashrama for school screening programs.
- Over 400,000 schoolchildren were screened, and 15,000 free spectacles were distributed, along with 800 pediatric surgeries (free and subsidized).
Rotary and International Collaborations:
- Joined Rotary Club in 1998 and initiated projects addressing avoidable blindness.
- Partnered with global organizations, including Rotary and NGOs, securing significant grants for pediatric surgeries, cataract surgeries, and eyewear for children.
Volunteer Missions Abroad:
- Provided pro-bono surgeries in countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Honduras, and African nations.
- Conducted over 2,200 surgeries (adults and children) during 24 international visits.
Cumulative Impact:
- Performed over 17,000 free adult surgeries, 12,000 subsidized procedures, and 50,000 paid surgeries since the hospital's inception.
- Accomplishments include significant work in treating diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other complex eye conditions.
Awards and Recognition:
- Honored with numerous accolades, including the Life-time Achievement Award from Rotary Avoidable Blindness Foundation.
- Praised by mentors and international figures for his selfless dedication to community service.
