Community based diabetic retinopathy services

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Kerala, India Chaithanya Sight Foundation Dr. K.G.R. Nair September 2006 - September 2009 USD 524,610 USD 300,000 WDF06-166

Objective

The project aims at improving awareness of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy among the general public, people with diabetes and health personnel and to prevent blindness due to diabetes through early diagnosis and treatment.

Expected impact

• 90,000 people screened for diabetes
• 13,500 people with diabetes screened for diabetic retinopathy
• 2,700 people treated for diabetic retinopathy
• 1,000 people with diabetes will receive laser treatment
• 1,000 health care providers will attend seminars on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy

Additional information on the project can be found here.