Video shows contributions to society implemented under 5-point vision, during Presidency tenure, (2019-20). Of the 5, the dream vision is; Nationwide Diabetic Retinopathy Screening-STOP (Screening through TeleOphthalmology to Prevent) Diabetic Blindness-Jyot se Jyot Jalao. Recent estimates shows India has 77 Million diabetes, declaring 2nd in world. DR Task Force namely: ‘National Committee for Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Screening’ with experienced ophthalmologists, was formed for 5 years, to trim down the current Indian statistics. Committee proposed their suggestions to reach diabetic patients in remote areas for early diagnosis & treatment to prevent loss of vision. Ophthalmologists across India conducted free camps, awareness lectures & distributed patient education material. Ophthalmic instruments companies sponsored, with advanced hand-held Fundus on Phone camera for easy mobility & usage. Initiative was taken in creating a video of Diabetic Retinopathy & its consequences.
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