Tele-screening for diabetic retinopathy
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Area
Partner
Project responsible
Duration
Project budget
WDF contribution
Project number |
Karnataka, India
Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya
Dr. R. Raman
Oct. 2005 - Oct. 2010
USD 754,501
USD 350,000
WDF04-091 |
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Objective
The project seeks to prevent blindness resulting from diabetes through screening, treatment and care.
Expected Impact
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Awareness of diabetic retinopathy in the general population and amongst people with diabetes will be greatly enhanced
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47,400 people with diabetes will undergo dilated eye examination
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8,000 diabetic retinopathy patients will receive advice and treatment
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160 patients with significant sight damage will receive low vision aids and guidance for rehabilitation
Results to date
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45 diabetes screening camps held, screening 13,048 people and detecting 851 new cases
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63 diabetes retinopathy screening camps held. 12,319 people underwent dilated eye exam, and 1,602 cases of retinopathy were discovered.
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These 1,602 people received appropriate advice and treatment, incl. 90 persons who were given laser treatment against sight threatening retinopathy
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97 awareness meetings conducted, with a total of 90,000 people participating
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Ongoing awareness creation: Distribution of pamphlets, door-to-door enumeration, auto announcements, awareness campaigns have been held in Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajnagar, Mandya, Kolar & Bangalore
Additional information on the project can be found here.
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