Eye Care on Wheels

Netralaya has two vision ophthalmic vision vans.The Eye Care on Wheels project is a commendable initiative that recognizes the importance of accessible eye care, especially in rural and remote areas.

Let’s explore the details of this impactful endeavor :

1. Mobile Eye Care Unit by ARN :
   • Objective : To address the prevalence of blindness and low vision in India.
   • Challenges : Lack of medical facilities in rural areas and limited availability of ophthalmologists at the taluka level.
2. Approach :
   • Mobile Ophthalmology Unit: : A specially equipped vehicle travels to remote and rural locations.
3. Key Goals :
   • Checkup Awareness : Create awareness about various eye diseases in rural areas, motivating people to undergo eye checkups.
   • Refractive Errors : Immediate treatment for refractive errors by prescribing spectacles.
   • Cataract Cases : Convince cataract patients for surgery and refer them to appropriate hospitals.
   • Other Eye Diseases : Enable telemedicine consultations with eye specialists.
4. Impact and Reach :
   • The Mobile Eye Care Unit operates across various districts, aiming to provide quality eye care facilities to people in need.
   • By taking eye care services directly to rural communities, this initiative ensures that vision-related issues are addressed promptly and effectively

In summary, Eye Care on Wheels embodies accessibility, compassion, and a commitment to improving eye health for all

VISION CENTER’S

Vision centers are permanent, stand-alone, primary eye-care facilities staffed by vision technicians or optometrists.These centers are strategically placed to maximize access for underserved communities and affordability by offering services at nominal rates.

GIFT OF VISION INITIATIVE

Gift of Vision, an initiative by JSF Anandrishiji Netralaya, is a commendable program that brings quality eye care to economically disadvantaged individuals in rural areas.

ANAND DRISHTI PROGRAM

The Anand Drishti program is specifically designed to cater to children between the ages of 4 and 15 who are enrolled in elementary, middle, and high schools.