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Our Initiatives | A Message From The COO

Diabetic Retinopathy Mitigation Project

A Sustainable Approach To Holistic Eye Care

In a country like India, where millions live with the burden of preventable blindness and visual impairments, conditions like cataracts, refractive errors, and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma cast long shadows over people’s lives. Cataracts affect 66.2% of those who are blind in India. With over 101 million diabetics and 136 million pre-diabetics nationwide, diabetic retinopathy has emerged as a silent epidemic, robbing individuals of their sight, their ability to work, and their capacity to support themselves and their families.
Misinformation, lack of information, social stigma, and the high cost of treatment are major reasons these diseases continue to affect so many people. For those affected, early detection and timely treatment are not just medical necessities but lifelines. Tackling these diseases required a compassionate approach that reached deep into communities and provided continued support.
Driven by this vision, Dr. Jayanto Shekhar Guha launched the Diabetic Retinopathy Mitigation Project—an endeavour that was composed of impactful awareness drives, free comprehensive eye screenings, and treatment with dedicated follow-up care—a medical outreach initiative that became a beacon of hope.

Our Approach

We mobilised a mobile ophthalmic van, medical transportation vehicles, and a team of committed community workers,
while the Sai Retina Foundation served as our base centre.

The project had a three-prong approach, focusing on:

Awareness

Walking door to door, sharing pamphlets and flyers, and gathering stakeholders for educational workshops. Together, we empowered people with knowledge about eye health, breaking down myths and ensuring everyone understood the importance of early intervention.
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Awareness

Walking door to door, sharing pamphlets and flyers, and gathering stakeholders for educational workshops. Together, we empowered people with knowledge about eye health, breaking down myths and ensuring everyone understood the importance of early intervention.
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Screening

Equipped with cutting-edge technology aboard our Mobile Ophthalmic Van, we conducted comprehensive eye exams and crucial checks for blood sugar and blood pressure. These screenings were vital in identifying risks early, especially among those with diabetes and hypertension, enabling timely counselling and treatment.

Screening

Equipped with cutting-edge technology aboard our Mobile Ophthalmic Van, we conducted comprehensive eye exams and crucial checks for blood sugar and blood pressure. These screenings were vital in identifying risks early, especially among those with diabetes and hypertension, enabling timely counselling and treatment.

Treatment & Follow-up

Patients identified with eye conditions requiring further investigation or management were referred to our base centre, the Sai Retina Foundation in Dilshad Garden. There, they received specialised care, including intra-vitreal injections, laser procedures, or surgical interventions, depending on their needs. Our Patient Transportation Vehicle ensured that individuals could access these critical services, providing pick-up and drop-off support.
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Treatment & Follow-up

Patients identified with eye conditions requiring further investigation or management were referred to our base centre, the Sai Retina Foundation in Dilshad Garden. There, they received specialised care, including intra-vitreal injections, laser procedures, or surgical interventions, depending on their needs. Our Patient Transportation Vehicle ensured that individuals could access these critical services, providing pick-up and drop-off support.

The Result

800 +

Free eye screening camps

60 +

NGOs involved

200000 +

Individuals screened

100000 +

Patients treated

300000 +

Community members educated

The Result

800 +

Free eye screening camps

60 +

NGOs involved

200000 +

Individuals screened

100000 +

Patients treated

200000 +

Community members educated

Beyond Numbers: The Real Impact

Beyond Numbers:
The Real Impact

The true measure of success goes beyond statistics! Because numbers alone cannot speak about the intangible impact of this project.

Accessible Healthcare

By providing quality eye care to those who couldn’t afford it, we fought against preventable blindness and promoted community health.

Empowerment for the Masses

Restoring sight meant restoring livelihoods, reuniting families, and empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Social Inclusion

A clear vision meant reconnecting with loved ones, neighbours, and friends—reducing isolation and building stronger communities and a resilient nation.

Education & Learning

Improved vision opened doors to education, allowing children to read, learn, and dream of brighter futures.

Poverty Alleviation

By preventing blindness, we helped break the cycle of poverty, improving lives and strengthening community bonds.

Healthcare Awareness

Beyond treatment, our camps raised awareness about eye health, promoting early detection and preventive care.

Community Development

Free eye camps foster community engagement, volunteerism, and social responsibility, nurturing a sense of unity and care.

The Diabetic Retinopathy Mitigation Project in East and North-East Delhi may have concluded, but its legacy lives on. Even today, the Sai Retina Foundation continues to organise free eye camps, a testament to our resolution to eradicate preventable blindness and promote eye health across India.

“Every individual we helped wasn’t just a patient—they were part of our family, and their stories of resilience and hope continue to inspire our ongoing efforts and future initiatives.”

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