Pakistan Eye
Bank Society
Bank Society
Emergency Helpline
021-36908053
Pioneers of corneal donation since 1968, PEBS is now a multidisciplinary charitable NGO delivering affordable eye care, community outreach, cancer and chronic-care services across Pakistan from its hospital in North Karachi — catering directly to 60% of Karachi and to all of Sindh, Balochistan and South Punjab.
Schedule your visit for eye checkup, dental care, or any specialist consultation.
Multi-specialty hospital with OPD, surgeries & diagnostic services.
Get DirectionsNear Nagan Chowrangi, North Karachi
For Zakat:
Meezan Bank
A/C: Pakistan Eye Bank Society
IBAN: PK97MEZN0099210102450686
For Donation:
Habib Metro Bank
A/C: Pakistan Eye Bank Society
IBAN: PK59MPBL9907177140147793
In 1993, the Society opened PEBS Hospital — a 200-bed facility offering free eye surgeries that has since served over 7.1 million patients, performing 2,500+ surgeries annually. Today, PEBS has grown into a multi-specialty healthcare institution offering dental services, free dialysis, cancer surgery, and cardiac care — mostly free of cost for those who cannot afford.
What began with a single operation theatre performing only cataract surgeries has evolved into a state-of-the-art Eye Unit — from diagnostics to keratoplasty, PEBS now provides every form of eye treatment at highly subsidised rates. Over 16,000 corneal grafts and 7.1 million patients served.
Recognising the needs of the underserved population in North Karachi, the hospital expanded to include a Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, catering to thousands of individuals in the area.
The Ardeshir Cowasjee Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Laboratory opened in 2012, providing imaging, pathology, and diagnostic services to support PEBS's expanding clinical operations.
PEBS further broadened its reach with the addition of a Cardiac & Diabetes Unit, addressing the growing burden of these chronic diseases with cardiac echo & HbA1c labs for early intervention.
The launch of the Free Dialysis Unit provided critical support to those suffering from kidney failure, offering 2,400 dialysis treatments annually — completely free of cost.
In March 2023, PEBS took a groundbreaking step by establishing the Free Oral Cancer Surgery Unit, addressing the high incidence of oral cancer — among the leading causes of death in Pakistan. Over 360 successful surgeries performed, providing life-saving treatment without any financial burden on patients.
In 2024, PEBS launched a Free Breast Cancer Unit with Mammogram and Ultrasound, and then free breast cancer surgeries commenced in 2025; donated by Cowasjee Foundation. This initiative aims to combat the rising number of breast cancer cases in Pakistan, ensuring access to early detection and free treatment.
In collaboration with the Women's Team of Los Angeles, USA, PEBS launched the Gift of Vision Programme in 2023, providing free cataract surgeries in underserved areas. In its first year, the programme performed 5,200 free surgeries in Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab, along with offering free cardiac and diabetes checkups, lab tests, medicines, food aid, wheelchairs, and slippers.
PEBS runs a successful Community Outreach Programme including School Eye Clinics, teacher training for eye screening, awareness seminars, and lectures. The programme has reached over 60,000 children and trained more than 3,500 teachers to conduct eye checks across Pakistan.
From humble beginnings in 1962 to Pakistan's leading eye care institution — witness our transformative journey of dedicated service.
The movement for eye donation starts in Karachi, laying the groundwork for what would become Pakistan's first organized corneal donation initiative.
The first cornea grafting campaign is launched, marking the birth of organized corneal transplant services in Pakistan.
Pakistan Eye Bank Society (PEBS) is formally established in 1973 and registered as a Society in 1976 to work on a national basis.
Eye Donation Organizations established in Rawalpindi (REDO), Peshawar, Lahore (Data Darbar Eyes Hospital), and Baluchistan — each with Corneal Grafting Weeks, creating Pakistan's first comprehensive eye-care network across all four provinces.
Construction of PEBS Hospital commences in 1983. After a decade of building, PEBS Hospital opens its doors in 1993, transforming the society from a donation movement into a full-fledged healthcare facility.
Eye operations begin in 1995. The Dental & Maxillofacial department launches in 2007, marking PEBS's expansion beyond ophthalmology into multi-specialty care.
The Ardeshir Cowasjee Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Laboratory opens in 2012. In 2019, a state-of-the-art PEBS Eye Bank and Cornea Lab is inaugurated.
The Cardiac & Diabetes Unit opens in 2018, followed by the establishment of a Free Dialysis Unit in 2021 — extending PEBS's mission to chronic disease management.
Oral Cancer Surgery Unit starts in 2023, providing free head & neck oncology services. The Breast Cancer Surgery Unit follows in 2024, making PEBS a comprehensive cancer care provider for the underserved.
What began as a movement for eye donation in 1962 has grown into Pakistan's most trusted charitable healthcare institution. Through six decades of unwavering commitment, PEBS has not only restored sight to thousands but has also pioneered comprehensive charitable healthcare in Pakistan. Today, having served over 10 million patients, we remain anchored to our founding principle: "Gift of Vision for Every Pakistani".
Comprehensive eye care and Pakistan's leading corneal transplant programme with 16,000+ successful grafts.
Learn More
Full-service dental care plus facial trauma reconstruction at affordable rates.
Learn More
State-of-the-art haemodialysis centre delivering 2,400+ free treatments annually since 2021.
Learn More
Free oral cancer surgery (since 2023) with 360+ successful surgeries performed, and free breast cancer screening, mammogram & surgery (donated by Cowasjee Foundation) — life-saving oncology care for the underserved.
Learn More
Ardeshir Cowasjee Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Laboratory — providing imaging, pathology, and diagnostic services since 2012.
Learn More
Integrated chronic-care clinics since 2018, with cardiac echo & HbA1c labs for early intervention.
Learn MoreFor over five decades, we've been driven by a single belief: quality healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege for the wealthy.
Pakistan's first registered eye charity, establishing the nation's first eye bank and corneal transplant program in 1968.
Most services provided free or at nominal charges, ensuring cost is never a barrier to treatment.
Collaborations with Eversight USA, Rotary Club Heidelberg, Sri Lankan eye banks, Cowasjee Foundation, and Women's Team LA.
Monthly medical camps, mobile eye clinics, teacher-training workshops and school screenings across Pakistan.
Monthly medical camps, mobile eye clinics, teacher-training workshops and school screenings extend PEBS care to remote communities. Partnerships with Rotary, Cowasjee Foundation and Women's Team LA keep wheels turning.
One donated cornea restores vision for two people. PEBS coordinates consent, retrieval and surgery within 24 hours.
There are many ways to support PEBS and help us continue our mission of providing free healthcare to Pakistan's most vulnerable communities.
Fuel free surgeries, dialysis sessions, and community outreach camps across Pakistan.
Donate OnlineGive your time at camps, clinics or the main hospital. Medical and non-medical roles available.
Sign UpCSR programmes that change lives. Partner with us to create lasting impact in healthcare.
Contact Us
Partnership
Joint programme launched to screen 60,000 schoolchildren across Karachi's underserved communities.
Community
PEBS partners with Shezcare Foundation to distribute essential ration packages to all hospital employees and their families, reinforcing our commitment to the welfare of those who serve.
Every contribution helps us provide free eye surgeries, dialysis, and essential healthcare to those who cannot afford it. With your support, we can continue serving Pakistan's most vulnerable communities.
Funds one cataract surgery
Funds corneal transplant
Funds one breast cancer surgery (Costs 4-6 lacs in other private institutes)
Funds one oral cancer surgery (Costs 6-8 lacs in other private institutes)
Funds dialysis session
Screens 5 schoolchildren
Have questions about donating or volunteering? Send us a message.