Our Profile

The Poona Blind Men’s Association (PBMA) is a registered charitable organization that was founded on 2nd October, 1952 by Late Mr. Tukaram Sahadeo Bamankar (blind) and a group of fellow blind persons. The organization started with a small room where they provided welfare services for the blind community. Later, Late Mr. N. M. Merchant joined the organization and helped in creating employment opportunities for the blind in various industries.

Late Mr. Niranjan Pandya, who became the Hon. Secretary in 1966, initiated several projects that made PBMA one of the best and most recognized organizations for the blind in India and abroad.

PBMA's H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, is accredited by National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH) with specialized eye care service facility located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The hospital is recognised as a leader in comprehensive eye care, has been providing all specialised eye care related services in more than 10 districts of Maharashtra around Pune through a network of more than 34 Vision Centres. The main hospital at Hadapsar, Pune has 26 highly experienced ophthalmologists who offer high-quality eye care in all sub-specialities like suture less Cataract surgery, Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina, ROP, Paediatric ophthalmology, Oculo-plasty, Refractive error correction (LASIK).