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Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) is a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of eradicating curable blindness in India. Established in 1977 by Dr. R.V. Ramani and Dr. Radha Ramani, SEF operates under the Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust. Over the decades, SEF has become one of the leading providers of free eye care in India, having successfully performed over 1.5 million free eye surgeries to date.

🎯 Mission and Vision

  • Mission: To provide quality eye care services to underserved communities, ensuring that no one is denied the gift of vision due to financial constraints.

  • Vision 2030: To perform 1 million free eye surgeries annually by the year 2030, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

⚙️ Operational Model

SEF follows a sustainable 80:20 model, where:

  • 80% of patients receive free eye care services.

  • 20% are paying patients, and the revenue generated from them helps subsidize the free surgeries, enabling financial sustainability.

🏥 SEF Infrastructure

As of 2025, Sankara Eye Foundation operates 27 state-of-the-art hospitals across 14 states in India. The organization continues to expand its reach with modern facilities and mobile outreach programs targeting rural areas.

🇮🇳 Sankara Eye Foundation – India

📍 Head Office Address:

Sankara Eye Foundation – India
Sankara Eye Hospital
16A, Sankara Eye Hospital Street
Sathy Road, Sivanandapuram
Coimbatore – 641 035
Tamil Nadu, India

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🇺🇸 Sankara Eye Foundation – USA

Sankara Eye Foundation USA, established in 1998, supports the India-based mission by raising funds, organizing awareness events, and engaging the Indian diaspora in philanthropic activities.

📍 Office Address:

Sankara Eye Foundation USA
1900 McCarthy Blvd, Suite #207, Milpitas, CA 95035, United States

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💖 How to Support

You can support SEF through:

  • Donations (One-time or recurring)

  • Volunteering

  • Sponsoring Eye Surgeries

  • Fundraising Events (e.g., “Be The Light” Gala)

  • Spreading Awareness

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🏆 Recognition

Sankara Eye Foundation has been widely acknowledged for its transparent operations, exceptional service quality, and community impact. Its unique public-private partnership model has been celebrated as a benchmark in nonprofit healthcare delivery.

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