Mobile eye care, Thailand

Objective

The objective of this project is to provide treatment and raise awareness about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy among rural communities. 

Expected impact

• 2 mobile eye clinics established and equipped 
• 600 health care personnel trained 
• A number of community health volunteers trained 
• Between 8,000 and 12,000 diabetes patients with diabetic retinopathy will receive free laser treatment

Results to date

• 2 mobile eye clinics have been established and equipped.
• 350 health care providers have been trained at Pisanuloke and Khonkan Hospitals.
• More than 1,000 technicians / community nurses have been trained.
• 150 ophthalmologists have attended a retinal workshop at the Royal Collage of Ophthalmologists.
• 762 people have received free laser treatment in the mobile units.

Additional information on the project can be found here.

This page was last updated 6-4-2010 by bisl.wdf