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To establish a sustainable mobile diabetic retinopathy screening program in three districts (four clinics) in Timor Leste, estimated to benefit around 800 patients per year
Project detailsTimor Leste has a population of about 1,300,Show More
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To improve the uptake of low vision services in school-going children with ocular albinism in North Central region, Nigeria
Project detailsAlbinism is the leading cause of low vision amongst children in North Central Nigeria. In this region, there is a lack ofShow More
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To provide eye examinations and presbyopic spectacle correction to over 200 craftswomen in Zanzibar by training vision screeners and optometrists
Project detailsUncorrected presbyopia is a cause of widespread, avoidable visionShow More
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To utilize telemedicine in screening 2000 diabetic patients who do not have access to appropriate eyecare services
Project detailsBrazil’s public healthcare system is challenged by limited resources and inadequate geographical distribution. Today,Show More
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To establish tele-medical diabetic retinopathy screening in 16 Sankara Eye Foundation Vision Centres across India
Project detailsWith over 55 million visually impaired and 8 million blind individuals, India is home to over 20% of the world's blindShow More
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Lecturing the silent thief of sight
Project detailsGlaucoma, a condition characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss, is the second major cause of blindness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment is essential in order toShow More
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To integrate diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma screening services into existing primary eye care centres to screen approximately 18,000 patients in Northern Bangladesh in 18 months
Project detailsDiabetic retinopathy (DR) and glaucoma are emerging public health threats in Bangladesh.Show More
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To scale up primary health care and cataract services in Kwara State, Nigeria through training, education outreaches and equipment provision
Project detailsCataracts account for the single, most prevalent cause of preventable blindness inShow More
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To provide eye care services in schools to remove the barrier to educational attainment, ensuring that children reach their full potential at school
Project detailsUncorrected refractive error and visual impairment among children can lead to poor schoolShow More
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To improve access to eye care and treat preventable blindness among the most vulnerable population of Nepal
Project detailsIt is estimated that seven children go blind every day in Nepal, with children representing one third of all blind people in the country. More than 80% of casesShow More
