Eye Foundation of America

Dr. V.K. Raju established the Eye Foundation of America in 1979 to help ensure adequate eye care for the underprivileged of the world. In addition, the Eye Foundation of America has helped with more local causes by offering assistance to such organizations as the West Virginia Eye Bank and the Navajo Country here in the states.

THE SRIKIRAN EYE INSTITUTE

Restoring vision to India's rural populations

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There are millions of blind people in India inspite of it being a highly developed country.
81% of this blindness is due to cataract.
Most of India's blind people live in poverty with limited access to eye care facilities.
The social and economic hardships created by blindness gravely affect individuals,families, and the nation at large.

These stunning facts are changing, thanks to the vision of Dr. V.K. Raju, MD, Clinical Professor of West Virginia University in Morgantown. When his colleague, Chandra Sankurathri, Ph.D. joined him in the efforts, the dream became a reality. Srikiran is continuing to improve the vision of the rural population with its various programs under the able leadership of Dr. Chandra Sekhar.

Goutami Eye Institute

A new institute, Goutami Eye Institute, has been inaugurated in Rajahmundry in February 2006, with the help of the Eye Foundation of America with Dr. G. Madhavi as the medical director and Mr. Madhu as the executive director. This institute is poised to take the challenge in the childhood vision problems. With the involvement of local service organizations and the local medical school's interest, Goutami Eye Institute is ready to reach for the ultimate goal of prevention of childhood blindness.