The aim of the project is to reduce blindness due to diabetes.
Expected impact
An estimated number of 35,000 people screened for diabetes at 68 screening camps
5,000 people with diabetic retinopathy will benefit
Training of 500 local practitioners on diabetes and its complications
Results to date
122 screening camps have been organised, screening 34,136 persons. 6,719 of these had diabetes and 3,556 of them had diabetic retinopathy.
Angiography and laser treatment has been provided for free of cost to all 3,556 diabetic retinopathy patients. Free laser treatment has been provided to 219 patients for cataract as a charity to be done by the hospital in the 122 camps.
291 medical practitioners and 754 paramedical staff (including optometric, laboratory technicians and nurses) have been trained in diabetic retinopathy, its consequences and complications.
A dietician is preparing diet-charts for the patients coming in the camps.
87 public meetings have been held in coordination with local organisations to create awareness about diabetic retinopathy.
Education material with messaging about diabetes complications is being distributed, posted and publicised for the target group.
