LV Prasad Eye Institute: new full WAEH Member

2023-07-06 08:47:10

A warm welcome to the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) from India as a full member of the WAEH!

Established in 1987, LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness, is a comprehensive eye health facility. LVPEI’s mission is to provide equitable and quality eye care to all sections of society.

The Institute has ten active arms to its areas of operations: Clinical Services, Education, Research, Vision Rehabilitation, Rural and Community Eye Health, Eye Banking, Advocacy and Policy Planning, Capacity Building, Innovation and Product Development. LVPEI is managed by two not-for-profit entities – Hyderabad Eye Institute (HEI) and Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation (HERF).

Want to know more about LV Prasad Eye Institute? More info here!

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