Sponsor a cataract surgery

Sponsor a cataract surgery for only £15.

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens (the transparent structure at the front of the eye) which can make vision blurred or misty and can develop in one or both eyes.

Surgeries

1,272,111

free eye surgeries performed and counting..

Testimonial

“The level of expertise, technology and dedication is astounding. Regarding Cataract Surgery, I felt the doctors at Sankara had much to teach me! This type of exchange is so valuable to allinvolved. The theatre, refractive surgery center and hundreds of non paying as well as paying patients leave inspirational impressions which will stay with me forever.”

Dr. Judy Newman

Sankara Eye Foundation Europe provides Clinical Volunteering, Clinical Observership and Clinical Internship programs at our Sankara Eye Hospitals in India. The programs are designed to accommodate Interns qualifications and level of experience.

Programs Offered at each Hospital

SEH Coimbatore - Clinical Internships, Clinical Volunteering and Clinical Observership
SEH Shimoga - Clinical Observership
SEH Guntur - Limited Clinical Observership and Clinical Volunteering;
SEH Bangalore - Clinical Internships, Clinical Volunteering and Clinical Observership
SEH Anand - Clinical Volunteering, Clinical Observership
Accommodations Offered at each Hospital
SEH Coimbatore (twin share based on availability)
SEH Bangalore (twin share based on availability)
SEH Guntur (twin share based on availability for short terms - 1 to 2 weeks)
The programs requirements are described below. For more details, please refer to the SEFEU_FAQ_Internship.pdf attached.

Clinical Volunteering Requirements

Duration: 2 to 8 week programs
For volunteers with no medical background
Open to high school students (10th grade and higher) and adults interested in serving the needy
Clinical Observership Requirements

Duration: 1 to 3 week programs
This program is specifically for those involved in health care services such as

Residents in Ophthalmology
Medical Graduates (M.D. degree achieved)
Undergoing Sub Specialty training in Ophthalmology
Geriatric medicine / general medicine Sub Specialty
Optometrists
Optometry students
Public health / hospital administrations students
Clinical Internship Requirements
Duration: 3 week program
Residents in Ophthalmology
Optometrists
Public Health Administrators

Four Easy Steps to Applying

Read the frequently asked questions document (SEFEU_FAQ_Internship.pdf) for detailed information on the programs and deadlines for submitting the application.
Fill out the application - please click here
Collect all the following documents. You will need to submit them along with the application. Failure to submit any of these documents will result in application not being processed.

Proof of immunisation (measles, mumps, Hepatitis B and rubella)
Proof of medical insurance
Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Personal Photograph
Receipt of the application filing fee (see "Is there an application fee" section in the FAQ)

Submit the application and associated documents via email to info@giftofvision.org.uk

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of Sankara Eye Foundation Europe. To realise our mission of 20/20 by 2020 we have to grow our list of volunteers. Join SEFEU and let us march to eradicate curable blindness together.There are many areas where you can help.
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Internships

Occasions

SEFEU needs your help with Events! SEFEU welcomes volunteers to take an initiative and organise events that fulfill one of the following goals.
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Services for NRI

Sankara Eye hospitals have the state-of-the-art facilities and eye related services for all ages. We request SEFEU donors and supporters to visit the hospital during your visit to India and avail the following services at the hospitals (Bangalore, Coimbatore, Shimoga, Anand, Guntur, Rishikesh).
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