My exclusive interview with Dr Ravishankar and Dr Uma Ravishankar sheds light on this extraordinary journey of service, compassion, and innovation. Founded in 1995 with a mission to make cataract care affordable for the underprivileged, Usha Kiran Eye Hospital and Charitable Trust has grown into a pioneering centre for paediatric eye care. For nearly three decades, the hospital has been transforming lives by restoring vision to children from economically weaker sections — not only across India but also in countries such as Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, The Gambia, Guinea, Nigeria, Honduras, and Zambia — through free and affordable treatment. At a time when paediatric ophthalmology was a highly specialised yet largely neglected field, visionary doctors Dr K.V. Ravishankar and Dr Uma Ravishankar laid the foundation of this remarkable institution. From pioneering school screening programmes for children from low-income families to treating complex childhood eye disorders, their work continues to bring hope and light to countless young lives.
Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3B2rswxjn0&t=16s
Read the detailed report: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/health/usha-kiran-eye-hospital-karnataka-paediatric-eye-care-enn26052202816
