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Abstract #77999 Published in IGR 19-4

Community care for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma in India: A panel discussion

Rani PK; Nangia V; Murthy KR; Khanna RC; Das T
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2018; 66: 916-920


Diabetic retinopathy (DR) and glaucoma are emerging causes of blindness and visual impairment in India and the world. Both diseases do not have any early warning symptoms, and once the symptoms appear, the diseases are reasonably advanced. Because of the long-standing nature of the diseases, one cannot adopt the cataract detection and treatment model so successfully developed in India. It requires an altogether different approach for screening and related infrastructure including human capital development. The solutions developed to reduce the burden of DR/glaucoma should be customized to urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. Greater advocacy, improving the health-seeking behavior, development of infrastructure and skilled personnel appropriate for the points of care, and an emphasis in comprehensive eye care are some of the solutions.

Smt.Kanuri Santhamma Retina Vitreous Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.

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1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)
15 Miscellaneous



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