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Concept of Vision Centre
The model of vision centre is envisaged by the Vision 2020 – The Right to Sight, a global initiative of International Agency of Prevention of Blindness (IAPB – a global machinery working across the world for the prevention of avoidable blindness). IAPB has unveiled four tier pyramid model to provide eye care for the needy population where vision centres are at the primary level. Aligning with this initiative, Government of India is planning to set up atleast 20,000 vision centres across the country. Being one of the forerunners in experimented alternate approaches, Aravind has set up 3 vision Centers and is planning to set up atleast 10 vision centres in Theni District.
The objective of the vision centres is to
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| Ambasamudram Vision Centre |
- Provide comprehensive care by integrating information technology effectively that would facilitate providing quality care at the doorsteps of the rural population.
- Collaborate with the community and promote eye health education and create awareness proactively.
- Change the health seeking behaviour of the community and thereby slowly move away from camps to sustainable centre based approach.
Coverage: Each vision centre will cover a population of about 45,000 – 50,000.
Bodinayakanur Vision Centre |
Chinnamanur Vision Centre |
Facilities/process:
These centres are equipped with basic ophthalmic equipment like Slit Lamp, Streak Retinoscope, Direct Ophthalmoscope, Trial sets, SchiotzTonometer, Basic sterilizers, BP apparatus and 90D Lens and a computer with a digital camera (in the place of webcam) and internet connectivity. These centres are run by well trained ophthalmic assistant who performs slit lamp examination, refraction, treating minor ailments, counselling etc. All the patients examined at the vision centre are consulted with the ophthalmologist at Aravind Eye Hospital, Theni who will interact with patients as well. Patients who require procedural intervention are asked to come to the hospital. These vision centres work closely with the community through community workers who create awareness about the eye problems in the community.
Process
Vision Centres
Presently Aravind has the following 16 Vision Centres which are functioning very well.
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Started Year |
Linked up with the Hospital |
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1. Ambasamudram
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2004
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Aravind - Theni
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2. Andipatti
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2004
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3. Bodinayakanur
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2005
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4. Chinamanur
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2006
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5. Periyakulam
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2006
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6. Alanganallur
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2007
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Aravind - Madurai
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7. Thiruppuvanam
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2007
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8. Kallidaikurichi
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2007
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Aravind - Tirunelveli
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9. Srivaikundam
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2007
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10. Thirukkanur
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2007
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Aravind - Puducherry
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11. Rameshwaram
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2007
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Aravind - Madurai
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12. Marakkanam
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2007
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Aravind - Puducherry
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13. Periyanaickenpalayam
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2007
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Aravind - Coimbatore
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14. Gandhigram
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2007
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Aravind - Madurai
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15. Kinathukadavu
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2007
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Aravind - Coimbatore
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16. Madukarai
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2007
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Aravind - Puducherry
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Click to see "All Vision Centres List"
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