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Sightsavers India is well known for its work for the encouragement of the blind people in India. Here in this PPT, we are giving short information about the common eye diseases that are ignored by the majority of the people and it can be the reason for the blindness in the future.
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Eye Health (Sightsavers India) We prevent blindness and restore sight.
Introduction • The largest population of visually impaired (more than millions) is in the India & most of them are living in rural areas of the country where they do not get any health care facility. • Yet surprising but true, 75% of them could have been saved from going blind if they had received proper treatment on time. • One of the most genuine reason of blindness is poverty and it can be very difficult to break out of, especially in the country's backward areas where most visually impaired stay.
Common Eye Diseases • Cataract • Refractive Error • Glaucoma
Some of common Eye Diseases Cataracts Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens – the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. It is the leading cause of blindness in India. The solution: Sightsavers works with local partners in communities to: • Screen and refer people in need of cataract treatment. • Provide free cataract surgery, transport and follow up care. • Train new eye-care personnel. • Improve service standards.
Some of common Eye Diseases Refractive Error Refractive errors cover eye disorders caused by an irregularity in the eye’s shape. Such a condition makes it difficult for the eye to focus clearly on images, resulting in blurred and impaired vision. It is the second leading cause of blindness in India (after cataract). The solution: Sightsavers works with local partners in communities to: • Screen and refer people in need of spectacles, contact lenses or surgery. • Provide free spectacles, contact lenses or surgery.
Some of common Eye Diseases Glaucoma Glaucoma describes a group of eye conditions and is usually caused when the eye’s drainage tubes block, causing pressure which can damage the optic nerve. It’s treatable but it needs to be detected as early as possible, because any damage already caused to the eyesight is irreversible. It is another leading cause of blindness in India. The solution: Sightsavers supports local partners to screen, refer and treat people with low vision, diabetic retinopathy, childhood blindness and the group of 17 diseases known as neglected tropical diseases.
About Sightsavers • Sightsavers is an international organisation that works with partners in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness, and fight for the rights and needs of people with disability. • Sightsavers’ work in India has enabled thousands of people to lead lives of independence and dignity. We have been working with local partners to strengthen organisations and communities, and have supported the treatment of millions of people with eye disorders. We have educated, counseled, trained and rehabilitated people who are visually impaired or blind, and helped extend the reach of eye services to the least served areas of India. • Blindness is an important cause and the effect of poverty. We work with poor and marginalised communities in developing countries. At Sightsavers, we believe that people should not go blind unnecessarily. We prevent, treat and cure avoidable blindness and promote eye health.
Contact Information • Phone: +911142267202, +911142384572, 1800 419 6250 • Website: www.sightsaversindia.in • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SightsaversIndia/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/sightsaversIN • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sightsavers-india-16395093/ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SightsaversIN
