2018 Recipients
John Corboy on behalf of Hawaiian Eye Foundation, USA
Aim
Developing a long-term eye care system in Micronesia.
The project
The isolation of Pacific Islanders restricts their access to health care. In Yap, nearly 50% of individuals are diabetic, increasing their risk for eye diseases. However, with education and monitoring, blindness can often be prevented or delayedShow More
Pradeep Agarwal on behalf of C. L. Gupta Eye Institute, Moradabad, India
Aim
Pradeep Agarwal on behalf of C. L. Gupta Eye Institute, Moradabad, India
The projectAccording to the State Census 2011, the most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh with a population of 199.6 million, of whom 0.7 million are visually impaired. Assessment of visual status of school-goingShow More