Dr GN Rao, the Founder Chairman of LVPEI, gave India a clear vision

Dr. GN Rao, founder chairman of LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), has made significant contributions to eye care and public health.

LVPEI is a leading institution for eye research and one of the top 10 eye care institutions in the world, focusing on quality care and value-based practices.

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It has the biggest corneal transplantation center and eye bank in the Asia Pacific region, providing services to over 35 million underpeople, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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LVPEI also offers rehabilitation programs for people with irreversible vision loss and has a network of secondary-level eye care centers in rural areas.

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Dr. Rao has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Heroes of Public Health Award from the World Health Organisation's South-East Asia Regional Office.

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