Get ready for a visionary breakthrough in Bengaluru! Sightsavers India and Alcon India have teamed up to launch a state-of-the-art mobile eye health van, bringing essential eye care services to nearly 7,000 people in underprivileged neighborhoods. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a fundus camera for diagnosing glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, a slit lamp for retinal disease assessment, and teleconsultation capabilities, this van is a game-changer in providing high-quality eye care. Unveiled at the Bengaluru Diabetes and Eye Hospital, this initiative aims to eliminate avoidable blindness and ensure everyone, regardless of income, has access to top-notch eye health services. Amar Vyas, Country Head of Alcon India, proudly declared, "This van will bring high-quality eye care to all corners of Bengaluru, especially remote areas, helping people see brilliantly." RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India, emphasized the program's commitment to breaking down barriers to eye care access, ensuring equitable treatment for all. This mobile marvel is set to shine a light on eye health, bringing vision and hope to those who need it most!

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About Alcon:

Alcon is a longstanding leader in eye care, with a history of over 75 years. The company provides a wide range of products designed to enhance people's sight and quality of life. Serving more than 260 million people annually across over 140 countries, Alcon offers surgical and vision care products to manage conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, and refractive errors. With a team of over 25,000 associates, Alcon is dedicated to improving lives through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals, and initiatives that increase access to high-quality eye care.

About India's Sightsavers:

Development organization Sightsavers India is dedicated to eradicating preventable blindness and advancing equitable opportunities for those with disabilities throughout India. It has accomplished great progress in providing eye care services to underprivileged and rural communities. The organization works to improve the current health systems with an eye toward long-term, sustainable impact. To strengthen community groups' capacities and expand operations for its three main areas of focus—eye health, social inclusion, and inclusive education—the organization works closely with local partners as well as government authorities.

Concerning the Urban Eye Health Program:

India's urban slums are served by Amrita Drishti, also known as The Urban Eye Health Programme (UEH), a comprehensive and long-lasting eye health initiative. Sightsavers India collaborates closely with the National Urban Mission and the Ministry of Health, and it has linked the government's Urban Primary Health Centers (UPHCs) with its UEH program vision centers. Additionally, the program provides Mobile Van Services, which include Teleconsultation, Portable Perimetry, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy screening, Ready to Clip (R2R) glasses, and sales of spectacles.

The Shraddha Eye Care Trust Overview:

Millions of Indians risk avoidable blindness as a result of poor access to eye care, especially in rural areas. For more than 20 years, the philanthropic division of Nethradhama Eye Hospital, the Shraddha Eye Care Trust, has worked to alter this situation. Dr. Sri Ganesh, an ardent ophthalmologist, founded Shraddha to provide free screenings, surgeries, vision centers, and corrective glasses to underprivileged areas. With its cutting-edge facilities and dedication to providing therapy at an affordable price, Shraddha gives people the tools they need to regain their freedom and create better lives.

Dr Sri Ganesh of Shraddha Eye Care Trust added, “We are honored to partner with Sightsavers India and Alcon in launching the Mobile Eye Health Van, enabling us to extend our reach and bring essential eye care services directly to those who need them most.” The Mobile Eye Health Van will cover key areas within Bengaluru, including Bengaluru South, North, East, and West, offering comprehensive eye exams, early detection of vision problems, and immediate treatment for common eye conditions. Patients will be referred to Shraddha Eye Clinic Trust for further treatment in case of major eye care diagnoses, with treatment being free or subsidized depending on the patient’s socioeconomic status.