CATARACTS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF BLINDNESS IN INDIA
Place your mouse anywhere on the image above to see how the world looks, to a person with cataracts.
CATARACT BLINDNESS IN INDIA – A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS
The crux of the problem is a shortage of ophthalmologists who can perform cataract-removal surgery in the areas where they are needed most.
Cataract blindness in India has its own nuances and the Indian government has made significant headway in dealing with this, yet the disparity of care in some areas deprives people of needed care. The facts are staggering.
THE SOLUTION – SIMULATION-BASED TRAINING
The centerpiece of our mission to eliminate cataract blindness is a simulation-based training program focused on training ophthalmologists to become Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery specialists.
To make the large-scale training of cataract surgeons feasible, HelpMeSee has developed an innovative set of courses that use a Simulator for surgery skills practice.
WHY MANUAL SMALL INCISION CATARACT SURGERY?
Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery is a safe, cost-effective and efficient cataract removal procedure especially suited for areas of India where resources may be lacking.
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LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN MUMBAI
The HelpMeSee Learning Development Centre at Powai, in Mumbai, India was established in 2015. It currently houses six HelpMeSee Eye Surgery Simulators and offers courses to trainees from Asia and Africa.
WAYS TO GIVE
Your gift will provide the resources needed to train cataract surgeons in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery and restore sight to millions.
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Email: infoindia@helpmesee.org
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