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Govindappa Venkataswamy
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmology
Madurai, India
8 H-Index
154 Citations
148 Total Impact
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Overview
Govindappa Venkataswamy is a ophthalmology specialist at Aravind Eye Care System. Based in Madurai.
For Patients
- Pioneered the High-volume low-cost eye surgery model, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
- Research was cited 154 times by other doctors and scientists
- Based at Aravind Eye Care System in Madurai, India
Biography
Govindappa Venkataswamy, known as Dr. V, was an Indian ophthalmologist who founded Aravind Eye Care System. Inspired by McDonald's franchise model, he built the world's largest eye care provider, performing over 7 million surgeries at a fraction of Western costs.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
154 Total Citations
Publication Timeline
Published In
British Journal of OphthalmologyAmerican Journal of Clinical NutritionInternational Journal of EpidemiologyThe LancetPubMed
Key Publications
Ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency.
Retinol-binding protein in serum of xerophthalmic, malnourished children before and after treatment at a nutrition center
Ocular manifestations of vitamin B-complex deficiency.
Rapid Epidemiologic Assessment of Cataract Blindness
A Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Xerophthalmia
Areas of Expertise
Pioneering Techniques
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Govindappa Venkataswamy
1976
Founded Aravind Eye Hospital
Started with 11 beds and grew it into the world's largest eye care provider
1992
Founded Aurolab
Created a manufacturing facility producing intraocular lenses for $2, compared to $100+ elsewhere
