Govindappa Venkataswamy

Govindappa Venkataswamy was an Indian ophthalmologist who dedicated his life to eliminate needless blindness. He was the founder and former chairman of Aravind Eye Hospitals , the largest provider of eye care in the world . Born:  1 October 1918, Tamil Nadu Died:  7 July 2006, Madurai Awards:  Padma Shri Education:  American College, Madurai, Stanley Medical College Organization founded:  Aravind Eye Hospitals Govindappa Venkataswamy  (1 October 1918 – 7 July 2006) was an  Indian  ophthalmologist who dedicated his life to eliminate needless blindness. He was the founder and former chairman of Aravind Eye Hospitals, the largest provider of eye care in the world.He is best known for developing a high quality, high volume, low-cost service delivery model that has restored sight to millions of people. Since inception, Aravind Eye Care System (a registered non-profit organisati...