The objective of the project is to prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy in the rural Alwar district of Rajasthan.
Expected impact
270,000 people reached with information on diabetes
100,000 people screened for diabetes through 288 screening camps
55,000 people with diabetes counselled on diabetes management
1,000 patients with diabetic retinopathy will receive free laser treatment
90 patients with diabetic retinopathy will receive free surgical treatment
200 doctors and 200 paramedical staff trained
50 NGO staff/workers trained
Results to date
A mobile van has been procured and is functional to screen people for diabetes and diabetic retinopathy at camps in rural Rajasthan.
24 camps have been conducted with an average of 100 people screened per camp.
2,308 people have been screened, 321 of which were diagnosed with diabetes and 8 with diabetic retinopathy.
A new laser clinic has been established at Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital for performing laser photocoagulation in patients with diabetic retinopathy referred through the camps or otherwise.
85 local doctors have been trained in diabetic retinopathy in Alwar city and district.
101 paramedics have been trained in diabetic retinopathy at Alwar and Delhi Hospitals.
Information material has been developed and made available during screening camps. Two posters in A3-format have been produced, addressing diabetes symptoms and diabetic retinopathy, and a small folder on diabetic retinopathy has been developed.
