Glimpses 2009-2010.pdf - LV Prasad Eye Institute

PATIENT CARE
Caring about the point of care
As a resource partner to the International Agency for the
Prevention of Blindness and an active member of VISION
2020: The Right to Sight–India, LVPEI is committed to making
comprehensive vision care available to all those in need. This year,
535,431 people were screened in door to door surveys; 62,409 people
were screened through 630 community programs; and 665,317 people
were treated through our clinics at the primary, secondary, tertiary and
quaternary centres.
But it’s not only the numbers we are proud of. It is the meticulous
care with which our doctors, nurses and other hospital staff approach
each patient, regardless of socio-economic status or any other marker
of identity. Every patient has access to the same level of care and
the benefits of new knowledge and technology that our consultants
bring to their work. Those with extremely difficult to treat corneal
surface disorders, for instance, this year were given the hope of some
usable vision, with the introduction of a new type of ocular prosthesis,
something that would in most cases be available only to the wealthy.
The increasing expertise in screening for and identifying early retinopathy of prematurity, and the
efforts to spread awareness among pediatricians, anesthetists and neonatologists has led to a decrease
in the number of surgeries required. The tertiary care centres at Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam are
growing in volume, reach and range of services each year, making quality eye care available in a part of
India that has for decades remained underserved. The availability of new laser equipment has allowed
patients from all socio-economic groups to have vision-saving interventions that are more effective
and less frequent. These are just some of the areas where attention to detail, understanding of new
trends and sensitivity to patient needs and concerns have resulted in more focused and effective care.
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