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Milestones

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:

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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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).
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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.
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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.
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