👁️ Vedanta Netralya

No Blindness from Diabetes – Retinopathy Screening Programme

Detect Early, Treat Early, and Save from Blindness
Accessible to all diabetic patients, irrespective of economic status
Special focus on young diabetics, as they often present late with severe vision loss

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels in the retina.

In early stages, it may cause no symptoms.
In later stages, it can cause bleeding, swelling, and scarring inside the eye → leading to permanent blindness if untreated.

Globally, about one in four diabetics (~26%) have diabetic retinopathy (DR) at any given time.
Vision-threatening DR occurs in ~5% of diabetics
Without timely treatment, up to 50% of patients with proliferative changes may suffer severe vision loss or blindness in 5 years.

Benefits of Early detection and treatment

“98% vision loss preventable with early detection and treatment
“Repeated Intravitreal retina Injection of AntiVEGF~
98% avoid moderate loss; 33–46% gain big lines.”
“Risk of diabetic retinopathy increases by every year- 25% at 5years → 60% at 10years → 80% at 15 years - patients will have diabetic retinopathy.

History & Record Maintenance
- Detailed diabetes history and treatment record documented
- Patient details registered in “No Blindness from Diabetes Registry”
Baseline Retina Examination
- First visit includes comprehensive retina examination by eye doctor
Fundus Examination (Discounted)
- Fundus exam with documentation on every visit to track progression
Timely Reminders
- Automated reminders for annual screening
- Additional reminders if early or repeated visits are required
Discounted Diagnostic Tests
- OCT (Retina Scan)
- Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA), OCT Angiography if needed
Discounted Retina Treatments
- Retina Laser (Photocoagulation)
- Intravitreal Injections (Anti-VEGF / Steroids)
- Retina Surgery (Vitrectomy and advanced procedures)
Priority Appointment
- Fast-track consultation, treatment, and surgery slots
Trained Retina Counsellor
- Dedicated counsellor for appointment booking & patient counselling
Emergency Retina Helpline
- 📞 Helpline: 9971989831 available for urgent retina emergencies

At Physician & Diabetologist Clinics – partnership for direct patient access
In-house OPD Camps – specific screening days at Vedanta Netralya
Mobile Eye Clinic Camps – fully equipped with fundus camera for outreach
Society Camps – residential & urban society screening drives
Rural Camps – reaching underserved populations

Awareness Creation – posters, social media, physician referrals, diabetes clinic tie-ups
Free First Screening – encourage maximum registrations
Registration & Tracking – all patients entered into hospital database with reminders
Follow-up Pathway – regular fundus exams, discounted OCT/FFA
Treatment Access – affordable retina treatment options with counselling
Outcome Measurement – track number of patients screened, detected, treated, and vision preserved