About Us

Dr. Kishore Bohra Eye Charitable Trust-Restoring Vision, Empowering Lives

Since 1985

Who We Are

Dr. Kishore Bohra Eye Charitable Trust is a leading NGO in India dedicated to restoring sight, preventing blindness, and empowering communities through healthcare, education, and awareness. Established in 1997, the trust was founded in memory of Late Dr. T. Kishore Kumar Bohra, a renowned ophthalmologist whose life mission was to make affordable eye care accessible to the poor and marginalized.

Over the last three decades, the trust has evolved into a sustainable, replicable model in partnership with the Government of India, NGOs, and private sector organizations, bringing hope and vision to millions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to eliminate preventable blindness by providing affordable eye care, conducting free screening camps, and distributing spectacles. We aim to empower underprivileged communities with awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation, ensuring access to quality healthcare while fostering dignity, independence, and equal opportunities for all.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where no one suffers needlessly from blindness. We strive to create inclusive communities where every individual, regardless of economic status, enjoys equal access to healthcare, education, and opportunities, enabling them to lead meaningful, empowered, and self-reliant lives

with dignity.

Our Motto

“Restoring Sight, Renewing Lives.”
We believe every clear vision gifted is a future brightened. Guided by compassion, innovation, and service, we stand committed to eradicating avoidable blindness while spreading awareness, building partnerships, and transforming lives through the power of vision, dignity, and community-driven care.

Our Founder’s Legacy-
Dr. T Kishore Kumar Bohra

Dr. T Kishore Kumar Bohra (1959–1994) was a visionary ophthalmologist and pioneer in affordable eye care. Born in Chennai on 3rd September 1959, he was inspired by his maternal uncle, Dr. Surendra Bora, to pursue medicine.
After completing his MBBS at Kilpauk Medical College in 1982, he became the first student to pursue DO in Ophthalmology at Sankara Netralaya in 1985. He began serving patients through Bohra Eye Clinic, later expanding to Avadi. In 1987, he established Bohra Eye Hospital with the mission of providing compassionate, cost-effective eye care to the poor and needy.

He revolutionized cataract treatment by making surgery affordable through indigenous, low-cost plastic lenses and empowered thousands of irreversibly blind individuals with rehabilitation and education. Tragically, he passed away in a train accident on 12th September 1994. Remembered for his simplicity, fearless spirit, and dedication, his vision continues to inspire and transform lives.

Mrs. Kushal Bohra

Carrying Forward the Vision

After the untimely demise of her husband, Dr. T Kishore Kumar Bohra, founder of Bohra Eye Hospital, Mrs. Kushal Bohra has been the pillar of strength in continuing his mission of compassionate, affordable eye care. Born on 8th September 1963 in Hyderabad, she married Dr. Bohra in 1983. At just 30 years old, with three young children to raise, she took on the dual responsibility of managing the hospital and sustaining its charitable services.

Her dedication ensured that free eye camps and community care never stopped. In recognition, she was honored by the Andhra Pradesh Special Police in 1998 and awarded the title “Man of the Millennium” in 2000, along with many other accolades for her social contributions.

A true embodiment of women empowerment, Mrs. Kushal Bohra inspires others through resilience, leadership, and compassion, creating a legacy of self-reliance, community service, and accessible healthcare for all.