Project - Drushti
Why Project Drishti?
India is home to 4.95 million blind people and 70 million vision impaired people and Project Drishti is dedicated to them
Nearly half of these cases of blindness could have been prevented with timely treatment. However, poverty, which is both a cause and a consequence of blindness, creates a challenging cycle that is particularly difficult to break, especially with the underpreveliged community.
About Project Drushti
MISSION -
Detect eye issues early and provide affordable treatment
VISION -
Create awareness about eye diseases or available treatment
Advancing Eye Health in India
By preventing avoidable blindness, we enhance access to education, employment, and prosperity, enabling fuller participation in civil and social life. Here are some of the eye conditions we address to promote eye health and restore vision.
A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye, which is crucial for focusing light and producing sharp, clear images. It is the primary cause of blindness in India. The lens is primarily composed of water and protein. As time passes, this protein can accumulate and cloud the lens, obstructing light passage and causing blurred or fuzzy vision. Cataracts are commonly a natural part of aging.
Cataracts typically develop simultaneously in both eyes. Symptoms vary but generally include gradually worsening vision clarity, halos around lights, glare, and double vision. The most severe cataracts can make the iris appear almost completely clouded, leading to total vision loss.While cataracts cannot be prevented, they are relatively simple to treat. Cataract surgery is a brief procedure, often completed in about 20 minutes.
Recent
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49,000 +
Screened
for eye problems
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38,000 +
spectacles distributed
free of cost
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2500 +
referred and treated
for cataract
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Program Model
Our Achievements
3010
SURGERIES COMPLETED
Cataracts remain a critical global health issue and are the leading cause of blindness, impacting over 40 million people worldwide. Notably, 90% of cases of blindness from cataracts occur in developing countries where many individuals cannot afford or access necessary surgery, resulting in extended and preventable suffering.
Our organization is dedicated to expanding access to cataract surgery in marginalized communities with the aim of eradicating needless blindness wherever possible. By collaborating and utilizing the latest in clinical advancements, we are committed to providing essential treatments that restore sight and significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected.
64598
PATIENTS SCREENED
Cataracts remain a critical global health issue and are the leading cause of blindness, impacting over 40 million people worldwide. Notably, 90% of cases of blindness from cataracts occur in developing countries where many individuals cannot afford or access necessary surgery, resulting in extended and preventable suffering.
Our organization is dedicated to expanding access to cataract surgery in marginalized communities with the aim of eradicating needless blindness wherever possible. By collaborating and utilizing the latest in clinical advancements, we are committed to providing essential treatments that restore sight and significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected.
64598
PATIENTS SCREENED
Cataracts remain a critical global health issue and are the leading cause of blindness, impacting over 40 million people worldwide. Notably, 90% of cases of blindness from cataracts occur in developing countries where many individuals cannot afford or access necessary surgery, resulting in extended and preventable suffering.
Our organization is dedicated to expanding access to cataract surgery in marginalized communities with the aim of eradicating needless blindness wherever possible. By collaborating and utilizing the latest in clinical advancements, we are committed to providing essential treatments that restore sight and significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected.
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PARTNER HOSPITAL
Cataracts remain a critical global health issue and are the leading cause of blindness, impacting over 40 million people worldwide. Notably, 90% of cases of blindness from cataracts occur in developing countries where many individuals cannot afford or access necessary surgery, resulting in extended and preventable suffering.
Our organization is dedicated to expanding access to cataract surgery in marginalized communities with the aim of eradicating needless blindness wherever possible. By collaborating and utilizing the latest in clinical advancements, we are committed to providing essential treatments that restore sight and significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected.
Our Partners For DRUSHTI
