Sankara Eye Foundation India, a not-for-profit entity founded by Dr. R.V. Ramani and Dr. Radha Ramani in 1977, is dedicated to delivering high-quality eye care services to underserved communities. What began as a modest primary health care center has blossomed into a formidable social enterprise. Presently, Sankara stands as a beacon of hope, managing a network of 13 cutting-edge super specialty eye care hospitals strategically positioned across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Telangana.

Services and Information

Clinical Services

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sundays ( Emergency Services)

Emergency Contact
02692-280450/60

 

Speciality Services

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Orbit & Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Uvea Service
  • Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Neuro Vision Rehabilitation
  • Ocularistry clinic
  • Autism(Milestone Clinic)
  • Low Vision Clinic

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Nisha Ahuja – MBBS, DOMS, FCRS (Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery)
  • Dr. Madhulika Ladha – MBBS, DNB, FMRF (Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Hitendrasinh Parmar – MBBS, DOMS (Registrar – General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr Birva Dave – Vitreo -Retina surgeon DNB (opthal ) , FVRS , MRCS ( ED)

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
  • Charotar Leua Patidar Samaj of Bay Area, California
  • Harshad & Nayna Uka
  • Nilaxi & Ajit Patel
  • Ravi & Shima Lal
  • Babu Bhai & Sahradben

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Emergency Contact
080-69038900 to 08069038999

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Orbit & Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Uvea Service
  • Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Neuro Vision Rehabilitation
  • Ocularistry clinic ( Artificial Eye )
  • Autism (Milestone Clinic)
  • Low Vision Clinic

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Anand Balasubramaniam MBBS, DNB (Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Service)
  • Dr. Divyansh K Mishra MBBS, DO, DNB, FVR, ICO (London), FAICO, FGO, PDFM (VR Ocular Oncology, Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Kaushik Murali MBBS, DNB (Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Meena G Menon MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS (Cataract, Glaucoma)
  • Dr. Minija C K MBBS, DOMS, DNB (Cataract, Medical Retina, UVEA Services)
  • Dr. Mahesh Shanmugham P MBBS, DO, FRCSEd, Ph.D & FAICO ( VR Ocular Oncology, Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Y. Umesh MBBS, DOMS, DNB (Cataract & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Saptagirish Rambhatla MBBS, DO, DNB, MBA (Orbit & Oculoplasty)
  • Dr.Lalitha K J MBBS, DOMS, DNB
    (Consultant-Glaucoma)
  • Dr. Nidhi Dubey MBBS, DO, DNB & FAICO (General Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, UVEA Services)
  • Dr. Pallavi Joshi MBBS, Ms ophtal FCAS & FAICO (Cornea, Ocular Surface & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Rajesh R. MBBS, MD, DNB, FVR & FAICO (VR Ocular Oncology, Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Shashidhar V S MBBS, MS (Orbit & Oculoplasty Ocular Oncology & Cataract)
  • Dr. Sowmya R MBBS, MS, FMRF & FMRF & FAICO (Paediatric Ophthalmology and Starbismus)
  • Dr. Vidhya C MBBS, MS, FPOS & FAICO (Paediatric Ophtalmology)
  • Dr. Payal Naresh Shah MBBS, DNB, FVRS ( Vitreoretina and Ocular Oncology)
  • Dr.Shalini G MBBS FIOL(Registrar-General Opthalmology)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Dr. P. J. Bagilthaya
  • Sri. V. Venkata Reddy
  • Sri. P. Dayananda Pai and Sri. P. Sathish Pai
  • Infosys Foundation
  • Association of Kannada Kootas of America
  • Nandalal Mohanlal Jairani Charitable Trust
  • Sri. B V Jagadeesh & Anuradha Jagadeesh Family Foundation
  • Salarpuria Foundation
  • Mission for Vision Trust – Jaslok Family
  • ARM India

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Emergency Contact
0422- 4256789

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. V. Devi Priya, MBBS, MS, FICO, FRCS – Chief Medical Officer (Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr.Pradeep Balam MBBS, DNB (Registrar-Glaucoma)

 

Our Partners

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Emergency Contact
0422-4236789
0422-3500898
0422-3500899

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • iWellness Clinic ( Vision therapy for Myopia | Milestone )

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Jagadeesh Kumar Reddy K MBBS, MS (Cataract, Cornea, Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Prabhu Shankar M MBBS, DO,DNB (Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Ajitha S MBBS, DO, FRCS (Cataract, Glaucoma)
  • Dr. Shruthi Tara MBBS,DO (Orbit and Oculoplasty)
  • Dr. Rajesh Prabu MBBS, DNB (Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr.Geetha G MBBS,DO,DNB (Medical Retina)
  • Dr.Vandhana Sundaram (Registrar-Cornea)
  • Dr.Prabhu Vijayaraghavan, MBBS, MS, FICO, RCRS (Cornea Services )
  • Dr.Renukadevi N K (General Out patient Department)
  • Dr.Anandhi R (General Out patient Department)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Sri. G.V. Eswar & Family
  • Sri. S.V. Balasubramaniam & Brothers
  • Sri. N. Natraj & Family
  • Tulsi Chanrai Family
  • Sri. Dasi Budhrani & Family
  • Mission for Vision Trust
  • Rotary Coimbatore Central
  • Kikanis Charities
  • Mrs. Harsha and Mr. Hasu Shah
  • Mrs.Tehnaz and Mr. Darius Bahadurji

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Emergency Contact
0863 – 2347800

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract Clinic
  • Cornea and Refractive Services
  • Glaucoma Services
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Vision rehabilitation Clinic
  • Squint

 

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Anuradha Kakumanu MBBS, DNB (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Vijayabhaskar Gajjala MBBS, MS (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Kanakamedala Bhargavi Lakshmi MBBS, DO, DNB, FCRS, (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Vankireddi Mahathi (Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Kesana Udaya Sankar MBBS, DA (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Swathi Padma Kanchana MBBS, MS (Registrar – Medical Retina)
  • Dr. Ashok Kanakamedala MBBS, MS, DNB, FICO, FVRS (Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Anees Fatima Mohammed MBBS, M.S. (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Jayamadhury Gudimetla MBBS, DNB (Cataract, Medical Retina)
  • Dr. Madhu Kumar R. MBBS, MS, FICO, FVR (Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Malleswari Medikonda MBBS, M.S. (Glaucoma)
  • Dr. Madhuri V MBBS, MS, DNB, FICA (Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Shashidhar Banigallapati MBBS, M.S. (Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Sudhakar Potti MBBS, M.S. (Cornea & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Sowjanya Yerra MBBS, MS (Orbit & Oculoplasty)
  • Dr. Srilakshmi Sikhakoli MBBS, DO, DNB (Cataract & Glaucoma)
  • Dr. Haritha Veluri MBBS, MS, FICA (Cataract, Cornea, & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Palukuri Sailaja MBBS, MS (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr.Simakurthy Sriram (Consultant-Vitreoretinal Services)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Jana Chaitanya Family
  • Telugu Association of North America (TANA) & TANA Foundation
  • Dr.Raja Veeraiah Kodali & Mrs. Saila Kodali
  • Sri.Jayaram Komati
  • Dr. Nageswara Rao Mandava & Dr. Ramamohana Rao Kancherla
  • Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA), California, USA
  • Tulsi Chanrai family
  • Mission for Vision Trust
  • Cloupia & Pari Networks

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Emergency Contact
0141 – 2256900,
7357444473

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Vision Therapy
  • Low Vision Aid

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Ankita Saha – MBBS,MS (Registrar- Cornea)
  • Dr. Gulshan Barwar- MBBS,DOMS (Registrar-Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Neeraj Shah -MBBS,DNB (Consultant – Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Services)
  • Dr. Jaswant Singh -MBBS,MS(Consultant-Glaucoma & Cataract)
  • Dr. Visweswaran -MBBS,MS(Consultant-Paediatric Opthalmology)
  • Dr. Sonia -MBBS, MS (Registrar- Vitreoretinal Services)
  • Dr. Atish Kumar – MBBS, MS (Registrar- General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Surabhi Khandelwal- MBBS, MS (Registrar- General Ophthalmology)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Smt Indu & Jyoti Kumar Maheshwari
  • Rajasthan Association of North America, New York, USA (RANA)
  • Dr Dhanpat C Mohnot, MD, Jodhpur
  • Purvi & Santosh Janardhan
  • Shri Kamal Nayan Bajaj Trust
  • Enpee Group

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays (Holiday)

Emergency Contact
8004938219

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Puneet Johri – MBBS, MS (Consultant- Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Sharad Kumar Mishra – MBBS,MS (General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Akanksha Sinha – MBBS, MS (Cornea Services)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Ms Tania Lal

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday – (Holiday)

Emergency Contact
8004938219

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr.Sudha N (Consultant- General Ophthalmology)
  • Dr.Pavithra D – (General Ophthalmology)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Sri.Dasi Budhrani & Family
  • Mission for Vision Trust
  • Dr.Vivekananda Raja & Brothers

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays – (Holiday)

Emergency Contact
8725000289 , 8725000279

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vision Enhancement & Rehabilitation Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Manoj Gupta – MBBS, MD ( Chief Medical Officer, Cornea, Refractive Surgery & Eye Banking)
  • Dr. Ruminder Kaur – MBBS, MS, FVRS, FIOL, FAICO ( Vitreo Retinal)
  • Dr. Ruchi Singh – MBBS, MS, FIOL (Cataract)
  • Dr. Mannu Rampal – MBBS , DNB (Glaucoma)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Dr.Amarjit S Marwah & Smt.Kuljit K Marwah
  • Sri.Amit Lal & Smt.Ruchika Lal
  • Late Gauri Lal & Bimla Lal
  • Jaslok Community Eye Care
  • Sri.Jessie Singh & Smt.Surinder Kaur
  • Mission for Vision Trust
  • Vascon Engineers Ltd
  • Vipul Ltd

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays – 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Emergency Contact
08182 – 222099/100

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Trauma
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Keratokonus clinic
  • Vitreo retina

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Mahesha S – MBBS, DOMS, DNB (Chief Medical Officer, Cataract & Trauma)
  • Dr. Mallikarjun M H – MBBS, DO, DNB (Cornea & Refractive Surgery)
  • Dr. Ravi Shankar H N – MBBS,MS,DNB (Vitreo retina)
  • Dr. Kavitha V – MBBS, DO, DNB (Paediatric Ophthalmology)
  • Dr. Kamala S – MBBS, DNB (Glaucoma)
  • Dr.Rajashekar J – MBBS,DOMS,DNB,FCRS (Cornea)
  • Dr.Roopasree B V –  MBBS, DOMS,DNB,FCMS (Cornea)
  • Dr.Pradeep Sagar B K – MBBS,MD,FVRS (Vitreo Retina)
  • Dr.Usha-MBBS,DO,DNB,FOO (Oculoplasty)
  • Dr.Marularadhya Math (General Ophthalmology)

 

OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE

  • Dr. Ashok Soni & Dr. Rajeshwari Seetharamaiah Sonni
  • Mr. M. K. Chanrai & Mr. M. G. Chanrai (Jaslok)
  • Sri. P. Dayanada Pai & Sri. P. Satish Pai
  • Association of Kannada Kootas of America
  • Kannada Koota Northern California Katte, California
  • Mission for Vision Trust
  • Sight Savers International, UK

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays – 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Emergency Contact
0731-4744747

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • UVEA Services
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Lasik & Laser Vision Corrections
  • Keratoplasty( Cornea Transplant)

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Ankit Deokar – MBBS, MS, FCRS, MRCSED [UK] [Cornea & Cataract]
  • Dr. G. V. N. Rama Kumar  M.B.B.S., M.D., DNB, FRCS, FMRF  [Consultant-VR]
  • Dr Narendra Wala MBBS, MS, FAEH [Glaucoma]
  • Dr. Aashish Kumar Gangrade – MBBS, DNB, FPOS (Paediatric Opthalmology & Strabismus Services)
  • Dr. Ruchi Verma – MBBS, DOMS [General Ophthalmologist ]
  • Dr. Kusumanjali Nakkina – MBBS, MS, FIMR (Medical-Retina)
  • Dr. Priyanka Dhande – MBBS, MS, IOL Fellowship (General Opthalmologist)

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sundays – 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM

Emergency Contact
022- 27484300

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Orbit and Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • Vitreoretinal Services
  • Ocular Oncology

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Girish  Budhrani, MBBS, DOMS, DNB, FCRS (Chief Medical Officer, Cataract & Cornea)
  • Dr. Prajakta Paritekar, MBBS, MS, DNB Opthalmology
  • Dr. Sonali Lomte, MBBS, DNB, FVRS
  • Dr. Akshay Nair, MBBS,DNB (Opthalmology),FLVPEI
  • Dr. Ankita  Patil, MBBS, MS, FICO, FMRF
  • Dr. Ananya Dutta, MBBS, DO, DNB- Registrar, General Opthalmology

Outpatient

Working hours
Monday to Saturdays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sundays – 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM

Contact Number
040-23456600
78458 78423

 

SPECIALITY SERVICES

  • Cataract
  • Retina
  • Cornea
  • Glaucoma & Keratoplasty
  • Paediatric and Strabismus
  • Orbit and Occuloplasty
  • Vision Therapy Clinic
  • Optical Services
  • Contact Lens

Our Team of Doctors

  • Dr. Prabhakar G V – MBBS.,DNB., FICO(UK),FCRS [ Consultant – Cataract,Cornea,Lasik ]
  • Dr Deepika Prabhakar-MBBS., DOMS.,DNB.,Fellowship in MR and Uvea [ Registrar – Medical Retina ]
  • Dr Sirisha Consultant – MBBS.,M.S Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular oncology [ Consultant- Oculoplasty ]
  • Dr Palak Macwana -MBBS.., M.S Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Paediatric Opthalmogy and Strabismus [ Consultant – Peadriatrics ]
  • Dr Kiranmayi – MBBS.,M.S Ophthalmology, Fellowship in VR  [ Consultant – Vitreo Retina ]
  • Dr Balam Pradeep – MBBS., DNB., Fellowship in Glaucoma  [ Registrar – Glaucoma ]
  • Dr Simakurthy Sriram- MBBS., FRCS., MD (AIIMS) Ophthalmology, DNB., FICO(UK)., Fellowship in VR and Ocular Oncology [ Consultant – Vitreo Retina ]

Social Impact

Sankara is committed to bring the positive changes in the eye care sector by addressing the challenges of non-availability and non-affordability of quality eye care. The global burden of blindness due to cataract is increasing day by day. In such scenario Sankara‘s goal is to eliminate needless blindness.

Maitri

Vision rehabilitation cannot restore lost sight, but it can equip you with techniques to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Vision Centres

Provide specialized, technologically advanced and affordable eye care services in areas where specialist doctors may not be easily accessible.

Women’s Empowerment

Directed towards empowering young women from poor socio-economic sections of society and developing HR to meet the eye care needs of country.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Delivering cost effective ophthalmic care at the appropriate time to reduce the suffering caused by blindness and vision impairment due to Diabetic Retinopathy.

Nannu Kannu

Successfully implementing a Comprehensive Paediatric Eye Care Program for visually handicapped, underprivileged school children of Karnataka.

Children’s Eye Care (Rainbow)

Focused in providing a bright future to visually handicapped children by increasing early detection of eye diseases to prevent visual impairment.

Sankara Team

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“DROPS OF WATER MAKING AN OCEAN, HEART TOUCHING WORK, GOD BLESS SANKARA.”

– RTN. MAYUR SETH, PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR,
BHARUCH, ANAND, GUJARAT

“ IT WAS A MATTER OF PRIDE TO SEE THE FACILITIES PROVIDED TO ALL CLASS OF PATIENTS. PLEASE LET THIS GREAT WORK CONTINUE! ”

– HIS HIGHNESS YADUVEER KRISHNADATTA CHAMARAJA WADIYAR, MAHARAJA OF MYSORE

Annual Report

Annual Report

It’s truly heartening to reflect on the accomplishments and dedication of Team Sankara during the demanding period of 2022-2023. The commitment to eliminating curable blindness through the Nethra Yagna over four decades is an inspiring testament to the unwavering spirit of team Sankara.

The collaborative efforts of our team of Doctors, Administrators, Staff, Donors, and Supporters have undoubtedly been instrumental in shaping the success of Sankara. Their active engagement and dedication has played a crucial role in achieving the noble mission of restoring sight.

Equally commendable is the support from our beneficiaries – the Patients. Their continuous trust and encouragement reinforce the impact of the services provided by Team Sankara. In the journey ahead, optimism and commitment to the cause will undoubtedly guide our team to even greater heights.

As we move forward, may the spirit of gratitude and collaboration continue to drive our efforts in eliminating curable blindness, making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

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