Sankara Eye Foundation enters ‘Asia Book of Records’ for free eye surgeries
Sankara Eye Foundation India has been recognized in the ‘Asia Book of Records’ for performing the highest number of free eye surgeries in Asia. The foundation has conducted 30 lakh free eye surgeries since 2004 as part of its initiative to eliminate curable blindness. This achievement highlights the organization's commitment to community eye care and the trust it has built with patients over the years.
- ▪Sankara Eye Foundation India entered the ‘Asia Book of Records’ on May 22, 2026.
- ▪The foundation performed 30 lakh free eye surgeries between March 2004 and 2026.
- ▪It currently conducts nearly 1,000 surgeries a day across 14 centres in 10 States.
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The Coimbatore-headquartered Sankara Eye Foundation India entered the ‘Asia Book of Records’ on May 22, 2026 (Friday) for conducting the highest number of free eye surgeries under a single programme by an organisation in Asia.The foundation said it had performed 30 lakh free eye surgeries between March 2004 and 2026 as part of its community eye care initiatives aimed at eliminating curable blindness among underserved sections across the country.According to the organisation, its network currently performs nearly 1,000 surgeries a day through 14 centres spread across 10 States.Speaking on the recognition, R. V. Ramani said the achievement reflected the trust placed in the institution by patients and communities over the years.
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