EYE BANK COORDINATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE (EBCRC)

Restoring Vision. Transforming Lives.

Darkness can take away sight, but the gift of vision can restore an entire world. For a person living with corneal blindness, the ability to see a loved one, recognise a face, or witness life’s simple moments again is truly priceless. Eye donation is not just a medical act — it is the gift of hope, dignity, independence, and a new beginning.

Established in March 1995, Eye Bank Coordination and Research Centre (EBCRC) was founded with a mission to eliminate corneal blindness and bring international eye banking standards to India. With the encouragement and support of the International Federation of Eye Banks (IFEB), Baltimore, USA, EBCRC emerged as one of the pioneering institutions that transformed eye banking practices in the country. Today, the Centre proudly upholds globally accepted quality standards and is a respected member of the Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI).

Over the last three decades, EBCRC has grown into one of India’s leading community eye banks and a recognised model for excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. Combining advanced technology, scientific protocols, ethical practices, and compassionate service, the Centre continues to play a vital role in restoring sight and improving lives.

Our Mission                             

EBCRC is committed to the collection, evaluation, preservation, processing, and distribution of donor corneal and ocular tissues for sight-restoring surgeries. Functioning from a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced eye banking technology, the Centre ensures the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in all its services.

The organisation operates 24×7, 365 days a year, responding to eye donation calls and coordinating timely tissue retrieval and distribution across Mumbai, Maharashtra, and beyond.

Impact Since Inception (Till March 2026)

• 13,300+ Viable Corneas Provided
• 4,123+ Amniotic Membrane Grafts (AMG)
• 1,133+ Scleral Tissues
• 2,403+ Autologous Serum Eye Drops (ASED)
• 437+ Pre-cut Corneal Tissues for advanced lamellar surgeries

Each number represents a life transformed through the gift of sight.

Advanced Eye Banking Services

EBCRC provides specialised ocular tissues and therapies supporting both therapeutic and reconstructive eye procedures, including:

• Pre-cut Corneal Tissues for DSAEK/DMEK surgeries
• Amniotic Membrane Grafts (AMG)
• Scleral Tissues
• Autologous Serum Eye Drops (ASED)

These services play a crucial role in the treatment of corneal diseases, ocular surface disorders, limbal stem cell deficiency, scleral melts, and complex reconstructive procedures.

Commitment to Accessible Eye Care

As a standalone, community-based charitable organisation registered under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), EBCRC remains dedicated to ensuring equitable access to sight-restoring treatment for all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or socioeconomic background.

As part of its charitable initiatives, EBCRC provides:

• Free donor corneal tissues to:
  • Children below 7 years of age
  • Bilaterally corneal blind patients
  • Patients from Municipal and Government hospitals
• Free Amniotic Membrane Grafts (AMG) for patients treated in Municipal hospitals

Training, Awareness & Outreach

Beyond eye banking services, EBCRC actively contributes towards strengthening the eye donation movement through:

• Training programmes for Eye Bank Managers and Technicians
• Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programmes (HCRP)
• Public awareness and eye donation initiatives
• National and international training collaborations

The Centre has trained healthcare professionals from across India and countries including Ethiopia, China, Nepal, and Myanmar.

A Vision for the Future

Guided by experienced trustees, advisory members, dedicated technicians, grief counsellors, and healthcare professionals, EBCRC continues its unwavering journey towards eliminating corneal blindness through ethical practices, innovation, quality assurance, and compassionate care.

For over 30 years, EBCRC has remained a beacon of hope bringing light into the lives of thousands through the noble gift of eye donation.

Because the greatest gift one can leave behind is the GIFT OF VISION.

 

EYE DONATION CENTRES (EDC) AFFILIATED WITH EBCRC

	Area	Name	Telephone Nos.
	All over Mumbai & Suburbs	Eye Bank Coordination & Research Centre  (EBCRC) **	9594419191/7998191919/ 8097021919
1.	All Over Mumbai	Tarun Mitra Mandal (TMM)* (EDC)	7208201919 / 9869181675
2.	All Over Mumbai	K V O Drashti Foundation *(EDC)	8291001919/86555 50411
3.	Santacruz (West) Western Suburbs & Town	Rotary Eye Donation Centre*(EDC)	022-26609847/7217 9112169775/9372837213
4.	Ghatkopar	Arpan Eye Bank *(EDC)	25010861 / 9769129895
5.	Bhandup & Central Suburbs	Late Smt. Shankundevi Mehta Eye Bank* (EDC)	25953785 / 25946052
6.	Parel	K E M Hospital Eye Bank  (EDC)	022-24136051 / 59 / 54 / 24131763
7.	Bombay   Central	B.Y. L. Nair Hospital Eye Bank (EDC)*	23081491 / 90-99
8.	Bombay Central	Jagjivan Ram Hospital	9004490541
9.	Charni Road	Bombay City Eye Institute (BCEI)* (EDC)	23806322 / 23671011
10.	Marine Lines	Bombay Hospital	22067676
11.	Charni Road	Saifee Hospital	67570111/67571157
12.	Sion	LTMG Hospital (Sion Hospital) EDC	24076381/24093077
13.	Ghatkopar	Rajawadi Hospital (EDC)	21024149 / 50- 53
14.	Pedder Road	Jaslok Hospital  (EDC)	66573333 / 3290 / 66573406
15.	Juhu	Nanavati Hospital (EDC)	26267500
16.	Dadar (W)	Sushrusha Citizens’ Cooperative Hospital	2447 2694
17.	Mahim	P D Hinduja Hospital Eye Bank  (EDC)	24449199 / 7185
18.	Vile Parle-  Juhu	Dr. R N Cooper Hospital (EDC)	26207257 / 26207258
19.	Parel	Global Hospital	022 – 67670101 / 9321517105
20.	Chunabhatti	K.J. Somaiya Hospital  (EDC)	24090464 / 24090253
21.	Mulund	Fortis Hospital (EDC)	67994243 / 4251
22.	Vasai	Cardinal Gracious Memorial Hospital * (EDC)	0250 323 4220
23.	Vashi	MGM Hospital	022-50666777
* Attends Residential calls also ** Full fledged facilities for Eye Donation, Processing and Evaluation of corneas and also registers patients for corneal transplants.