Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy

Dr. Govindappa Venkatswamy

Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy 

Dr. Govindappa Venkatswamy : was an Indian ophthalmologist ,Dedicated his life to eliminate blindness,It was the largest provider of eye care in the world,Dr. Govindappa Venkatswamy has done the surgery of millions and has given millions of eyes light.

• Birth : 1 October 1918, Tamil Nadu
• Died : 7 July 2006, Madurai
• Awards: Padma Shri - Awards
• Education: American College, Madurai, Stanley Medical College
• Organization established: Aravind Eye Hospitals

Dr. Govindappa Venkatswamy was born in October 1918 in the Kisan family of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Govindappa Venkatswamy,died on July 7, 2006 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu,

You received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Chennai and Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy joined the Indian Medical Corps of the Indian Army. At the same time, when you have rheumatoid arthritis disease and you are unable to do the surgery, you started the study of ophthalmology. You started using specially designed instruments for your arthritic hands. With the help of these tools, you are able to perform 100 cataract surgery a day. Seeing you became famous as the most successful surgeon for cataract in India. You did a commendable job of doing eye surgery for almost 25 years,

Dr. Govindappa Venkateswami is the founder of 'Aravind Eye Hospital' and was its president. At present, there are 3600 beds in 5 Arvind Eye Hospitals, with more than two lakh surgeries every year. 70% of the patients coming here are provided free treatment or eye treatment facilities at very low cost.

On October 1, 2018, on the occasion of Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy, Google remembered them by creating a Google Doodle.