Akhand Jyoti, the largest eye hospital in Eastern India, operates from the remote village of Mastichak in Bihar and several other locations across the region. Recognizing the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies like Bihar, particularly regarding education and employment opportunities, Akhand Jyoti initiated the “Football to Eyeball” program ...
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Our Goal is To encourage early treatment, prevent needless visual impairment, and help people return to work. To reduce waiting times, improve access to eye care, and alleviate the burdens of travel and lost income for patients.
Until Needless Visual Impairment is prevented
According to World Health Organization
people suffer from visual impairment globally
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Billion
such cases of blindness can be cured.
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Billion
“There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.”
Helen Keller
Vision Centers
Vision centers play a pivotal role in eradicating bilateral blindness. These small, permanent facilities offer primary eye care services to semi-rural and rural communities. Ophthalmic assistants manage these centers, and thanks to telemedicine, patients can access consultations with ophthalmologists at the base hospital for necessary treatment. Research has demonstrated that establishing permanent eye care facilities in rural areas encourages individuals to seek early treatment for vision issues. This proactive approach enables them to preserve their vision and reintegrate into the workforce, preventing unnecessary visual impairment.
Telemedicine
Our innovative telemedicine app, accessible on smartphones, addresses the challenges faced by rural eye hospitals in Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
These hospitals serve patients from various districts, leading to overwhelming demand and prolonged waiting times due to limited facility space. Patients often endure the burdens of long-distance travel and loss of income as many are daily wage earners.
Our solution leverages the latest advancements in internet and mobile technologies, utilizing expert volunteers to support local eye care teams. Through live doctor consultations via the telemedicine app, we aim to provide faster and more reliable services, reducing waiting times and improving access to essential eye care.
Impact of Vision Center and Telemedicine Projects Supported by Joy of Helping
Supporting Akhand Jyoti in 2022
Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital is a charitable organization dedicated to combating curable blindness in economically disadvantaged regions of Bihar. By delivering high-impact eye care services, the hospital aims to alleviate poverty and restore dignity to the lives of the less fortunate Serving as the largest eye hospital in Eastern India, ...
Read MoreSupporting Akhand Jyoti in 2021
Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital is a charitable organization dedicated to combating curable blindness in economically disadvantaged regions of Bihar. By delivering high-impact eye care services, the hospital aims to alleviate poverty and restore dignity to the lives of the less fortunate Vision Centers: Joy of Helping had already established 5 ...
Read MoreSupporting Akhand Jyoti in 2020
Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital is a charitable organization dedicated to combating curable blindness in economically disadvantaged regions of Bihar. By delivering high-impact eye care services, the hospital aims to alleviate poverty and restore dignity to the lives of the less fortunate Joy of Helping has funded one vision center and ...
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