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Framework for Designing effective DR Programs

Framework for Designing effective DR Programs. Thulasiraj Ravilla LAICO – Aravind Eye Care System. Current Status relating to DR. Well established diagnostic & treatment protocols Training programs for clinical personnel Very low screening coverage of diabetics

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Framework for Designing effective DR Programs

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  1. Framework for Designing effective DR Programs Thulasiraj Ravilla LAICO – Aravind Eye Care System

  2. Current Status relating to DR • Well established diagnostic & treatment protocols • Training programs for clinical personnel • Very low screening coverage of diabetics • Poor follow-up rates of DR patients

  3. DR Program - design framework Equipment & Technology Staff & Skills Awareness Creation Barriers Facility Quality Access Ownership to the DR issue Cost Attitude & Perspective Partnerships for referrals Remote Diagnosis

  4. DR Program - design framework • Rehab • Cure • Prevention

  5. Diabetic Retinopathy Intervention Strategies to address the challenges Awareness creation Service Model Outreach Activities Infrastructure Development HR Development Treatment

  6. Diabetics examined & treated at Hospital

  7. Laser Procedures for DR

  8. Replication of this model Having had success with this framework, the same has been replicated in • PUEC, Beijing, China • 22 Eye Hospital DR Projects in India • Consultancy to Oman - Evaluation of the Management of DR for the entire country & provided recommendation

  9. DR Management Manual • Guidelines for the comprehensive management of DR in India • Supported by Sightsavers, India, Published under VISION 2020 – Right to Sight, India http://www.vision2020india.org/dr_manual.pdf

  10. Thank you

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