Diabetic eye care III

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Tamil Nadu, India Aravind Eye Hospitals Dr. P. Namperumalsamy May 2006 - May 2009 USD 764,245 USD 305,636 WDF05-148

Objective

The aim of the project is to create awareness about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, screen the population for diabetes and to provide appropriate referral and treatment of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in two regions in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Expected impact

• 108,000 people screened for diabetes
• 5,000 people with diabetic retinopathy will receive laser treatment
• 400 general practitioners and medical specialists will be trained in detection and diagnosis of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy

Additional information on the project can be found here.