For 38-year-old Shankuntala, healthy eyes are just one piece of a much larger puzzle when it comes to a person’s health and wellness. In addition to being a full-time mom, Shakuntala also works as an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) with the Government of India, providing healthcare and referrals for others in her community of… Continue reading Building on the strengths of local, government health workers
Author: Colin Zak
Share the light of sight this Diwali
The warm glow of a diya means different things to different people, across faiths and traditions. Whether it’s time to connect with family and friends, or a celebration of prosperity, knowledge and wisdom, Diwali is also a reminder to be a light for others this holiday season. For six-year-old Misba from West Bengal, vision loss… Continue reading Share the light of sight this Diwali
Eye health care, just in time
Today, nine-year-old Aaliya from the village of Vallabhnagar in Rajasthan can go to school and play with her friends – but it wasn’t always this way. Failing vision from the age of three meant the gradual loss of sight in her right eye. Aaliya’s family took her to several hospitals seeking treatment, but these efforts… Continue reading Eye health care, just in time
Vision centres help patient outcomes: study
The presence of a vision centre in one Indian community has played a key role in the reduction of blindness and visual impairment for local patients and families, according to a new study published in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Over the course of the four-year study, the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment in the… Continue reading Vision centres help patient outcomes: study