Summary
This project will enable FMH to restore vision to 150 cataract blind persons by holding Free Eye Camps in the hospital for patients in need of intra-ocular lens (IOL) replacement.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Cataract is a leading cause of blindness in Pakistan and thousands suffer this needless disability owing to inadequacy of routine services. Extra effort is needed to reach out to the thousands in need. Eye camps have proved to be effective in reaching hundreds at a time. Over a period of 3 days by organizing 2 camps per year at least 150 persons will be helped.
How will this project solve this problem?
Two camps of 3 days duration will be held on the premises of FMH per year. Patients will be examined and scheduled for lens replacement over the ensuing 6 months period. Indigent patients will be provided free intra-ocular lens and medicines.
Potential Long Term Impact
In one year about one thousand patients will regain sight enabling them to become independent and useful members of their families and the community.
Project Message
Blindness seriously reduces a child’s chances of going to school and an adult’s of finding employment, and therefore increases poverty and dependence.
- Dr Haroon Awan, Sightsavers’ Country Representative
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $7,699
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $2,990
Total Funding Goal: $10,689
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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