Diabetic Retinopathy Integrated Programme (DRIP)

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Tamil Nadu, India J.M. Charitable Trust, Bejan Singh Eye Hospital Dr. Rooshitha B. Singh October 2006 - September 2009 USD 651,384 USD 434,901 WDF06-163

Objective

The aim of the project is to prevent and manage diabetes-related eye problems by conducting awareness and screening campaigns and providing laser treatment to people with diabetic retinopathy.

Expected impact

• 108 awareness and screening camps conducted (three camps every month)
• 75,000 people with diabetes screened for diabetic retinopathy
• 2,864 people with diabetic retinopathy treated
• 278 health staff trained (100 GPs, 33 ophthalmologists, 50 paramedics, 10 dieticians, 25 health educators and 60 counsellors)

Results to date

• 212 diabetes awareness and screening camps have been conducted
• 323 general eye screening camps have been conducted
• Out of 50,326 people screened for diabetes, 12,684 people have been identified with diabetes
• 3,195 have been identified with diabetic retinopathy
• 634 people with diabetic retinopathy have been treated
• 178 health staff trained (33 ophthalmologists, 50 paramedics, 10 dieticians, 25 health educators and 60 counsellors)

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 5-29-2008 by jrb.wdf