Overview
CITI has joined hands with United Way, Mumbai to organize elderly eye checkup camps to enhance eye care access for underserved elderly individuals across Mumbai. Serving a target population of 720 people aged 60 and above, this program will provide essential eye health services, including comprehensive eye assessments, vision testing, and screening for age-related conditions like cataracts and glaucoma. Through Nine camps, the program aims to provide comprehensive eye care services that address common age-related vision issues.
Project Goal
The aim of the project is to improve the vision health and overall quality of life for elderly individuals by ensuring access to comprehensive eye care services.
Objectives
- Identify and address common age-related eye conditions through screenings and timely interventions.
- Provide prescription spectacles and refer individuals requiring advanced treatment to specialized care facilities.
- Raise awareness among the elderly about maintaining eye health and preventing vision deterioration.
Camp Services
- Comprehensive eye health assessments: General eye check-ups to evaluate overall eye health.
- Vision testing: Assessments for both near and distant vision to identify refractive errors and other vision impairments.
- Screening for age-related eye disorders: Specific screenings for cataracts, glaucoma, and other common eye conditions affecting older adults.
- Prescription of spectacles: Prescriptions for corrective lenses will be provided for individuals with vision issues.
- Referral services: Referrals to specialized care facilities for those requiring further treatment or surgeries
Results
Total Camps: 9
Total Community Members Reached: 720
United Way, Mumbai is a non-profit organization working in urban and rural communities across India to improve the well-being of the underserved community across multiple focus areas such as Education, Health, Income, Public Safety, and Environment - the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. It is a part of a 130+ year-old international network spread across 41 countries. Through their network they raise over $5 billion annually and impact up to 50 million people every year.
For more information visit: unitedwaymumbai.org
