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News Letter SFEH-Q2 2016-Aug 30-16

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Mani Mala Kolluru
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The document discusses a 4 month old boy named Nithin Sai who was born with cataracts in both eyes, limiting his vision. His parents brought him to Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where he was examined by a pediatric ophthalmologist who recommended surgery. Through the hospital's NTR Vaidhya Seva scheme, Nithin Sai successfully underwent surgery on his right eye with his left eye surgery scheduled, restoring his future and the parents' hope.

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Dear All, In continuation with the newsletter for the last quarter, we are happy to bring our Quarter 2 edition of Journey to Light for 2016. In the endeavor of our VISION to eradicate the avoidable blindness and deafness from the districts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh the Foundation is leaving no stone unturned to take forward the noble cause. The DNB and the fellowship programmes and Short term surgical trainings for the ophthalmologists are continued. As on 30 June 2016, we have screened the eyes of 15,04,700 people in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and performed 2,49,772 surgeries in all sub-specialties of Ophthalmology. Our sincere acknowledgement to the supporters who are with us in this endeavor for the past 17 years, during this quarter we have received contributions from and individuals. We are very much thankful for Christoffel Blinden Mission for approving our new multi-year project for Strengthening the community eye care services in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and priority districts of Odisha. As a part of this project, we have conducted a free eye screening camp at Nabarangpur, Odisha in the month of May16. Where in 50 patients with cataracts were identified for surgery and brought to the hospital in Visakhapatnam. Of them 43 were operated and follow-up was done the foundation at Nabarangpur. We are happy to inform that all the beneficiaries expressed their happiness for improvement in vision and thereby in their lifestyle. During this period, we have conducted a camp at Naidupalem in collaboration with NTPC as a CSR initiative. 208 persons were screened of which 125 were provided glasses ad 46 surgeries have been performed. Yours sincerely K.Manimala Managing Trustee, Mob: +9177277077 Email: mt@sankarfoundation.in
Paediatric Eye care Refractive Errors inChildren These are common problems in children and can be detected easily withsimple visionscreening andcorrectedwithglasses. If this problemis not identified early it can lead to permanent decrease in vision. MYOPIA This is decreased vision for distance or short sightedness Squeezing eyes, not able to see board they copy from other's notes and decreased academic performance and watch TV closely. HYPERMETROPIA This is decreasedvisionfor near or long sightedness frequent complaint of tiredness of eyes, headache, watering and photophobia (not able to see light). ASTIGMATISM Slowly blurring of vision on doing work which is relieved by rubbing or closing eyes. Tiredness, headache, fatigue tilting, head squeezing of eyes, keeping book closely, complaint of burning or itching of eyes and rubbing eyes.
VisionTestinginChildren Refractiveerrors are most common eye problem in children which can be treated early with glasses. So, regular vision testing in children is very important. New bornchildrenwillbeabletoidentify theirmothers at 3 months of age and their eyeslook straightandsteadyby 6 months of age, so children (infants) having sight related problem are advised to get checked as early as possible. These children may have early treatableconditionslikeglasses.So early identifying will help treat conditions like squint. Pre-schoolandschool children arelikelytobecomplainingheadacheswhile reading or watching television closely. The children with similar complaints are advised to take immediate medical attention of Pediatric ophthalmologists. Sankar Foundation in Outreach modes of identifying Refractive Errors in Children: We are abletoidentifyprobleminnew borninfantsandchildren below 3 years of age onaregularbasisthroughscreeningof Anganwadi centers. Also we are conducting school screening camps and paediatric specialty camps in rural areas in order to eradicate the avoidable blindness in the poor and needy children. Various methods of Paediatric Vision testing Distantand NearStereopsis: This is usedto check vision by both eyes in a grading manner. Paediatric Refractive errors are occurred mainly due to Low Socio Economical conditions which lead in improper Nutrition inpregnant women.
Amblyopia: Some of thechildren canlook normally but the problem is identified only when they close one eye. Most of the children with this condition can be treated with glass correction and vision exercises to the problem eye. This problem can be rectified only before 12 years of age. RAF Ruler: Afterexcluding refractiveerror byusing this instrument, we canidentify thecauseof theeyestrainwhile reading. General Instruments: This is used to check vision and asses squint in children (matching cards). HESS Chart:
Usedto identify movement problemineye and their recovery. 29-04-2016: An EYE Screening camp was conducted at Paravada with the support of NTPC. Sri P.K. Bondariya GGM of NTPC inaugurated the camp. 26-06-2016: Sri M.M.Nayak IAS, Collector and District Magistrate attended the Sravanam Free Screening Camp conducted in Vizianagaram. He addressed the gathering and delivered an inspirational speech mentioning the services provided by the Sankar Foundation. DONATIONS FOR SANKAR FOUNDATION Organization Name Type of Donation Purpose of Donation Year of Support Amount in Rs. SRI SAI TRUST General Donation CommunityEye Care Services Apr-Jun2016 1,50,000 R.V.R PRASAD 80G CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 1,00,000 OPEN LOGIX SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD 35AC CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 40,000 CHINTA MANMOHAN General Donation CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 10,000 P. RAMPRASAD 80G CommunityEye Care Services June-2016 10,000 D.TRINADH 80G CommunityEye Care Services June-2016 10,000
Total 3,20,000 Apr-15 Apr-16 May-15 May-16 Jun-15 Jun-16 Cumulativ e since June 1997 Particular Paid Free Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot OP Treated 338 9 3136 6525 31 23 25 28 56 51 33 34 29 08 62 42 39 03 32 65 71 68 39 77 33 08 72 85 41 82 34 68 76 50 1504700 Surgery Performance Cataract 334 980 1314 311 815 112 6 350 543 893 416 858 127 4 367 100 9 137 6 436 978 141 4 226160 Glaucoma 21 7 28 24 2 26 20 8 28 18 7 25 22 7 29 19 9 28 5300 Retina 45 52 97 28 25 53 57 43 100 59 29 88 56 40 96 98 40 138 6161 Squint 1 2 3 1 4 5 0 7 7 3 4 7 1 4 5 1 6 7 387 Cornea 14 42 56 5 78 83 4 52 56 9 68 77 10 79 89 13 79 92 4008 Paediatric 0 5 5 1 5 6 0 8 8 3 5 8 1 7 8 0 8 8 1695 Orbit 24 3 27 28 7 35 43 0 43 52 0 52 46 0 46 53 3 56 1730 Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4331 Total 439 1091 1530 398 936 133 4 474 661 113 5 560 971 153 1 503 114 6 164 9 620 112 3 174 3 249772 Apr May Jun Paid 311 416 436 Free 815 858 978 Total 1126 1274 1414 0 500 1000 1500 Cataract Surgeries APR MAY JUN Paid 3123 3903 4182 Free 2528 3265 3468 Total 5651 7168 7650 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 OP Treated Glaucoma Retina Cornea Paediatric Orbit Apr 26 53 83 6 35 May 25 88 77 8 52 Jun 28 158 92 8 56 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Specialties 197,440 Non-paying surgeries
Paediatric cataract surgery @ Sankar foundation restoredNithinSai future It was Visakhapatnam, couple with a boy of 4 months old were looking for an address for change in life. Finally they reached the address. In front of them was a huge hospital. They took the boy (Nithin Sai) to reception and registered for OP. Both the parents CH.Sattibabu and Lakshmi were waiting for their turn to see the doctor. The father was swirling in thoughts. He remembered well the first time he took the boy in his hands. Within 3 months, all the joy vaporized when he came to know that the boy was born with cataracts in both his eyes. Both the parents were shrunk in their hearts. Sattibabu was an agricultural labour and was only source of income to the family. Beyond their financial status, they tried many hospitals regarding the treatment. Being residing at Srikakulam they dont have a wide choice in hospitals. So, on the advice of Dr. K.L.Naidu an ophthalmologist, they came to Visakhapatnam. But there are no many eye hospitals with fully functional paediatric dept and with affiliation to the Govt. schemes. Through friends he came to know about Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital. They have been through a very tough time as their elder son of 16 years have passed away in an accident. With hope of resurgent
life, they came to Sankar Foundation. They were eagerly waiting for their turn to see the doctor and what would the doctor say. The pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. G. Suparna examined the baby and informed the parents that Nitin Sai need surgery in both eyes for cataracts. The mother got terrified hearing this. The doctor and counselor have comforted and consoled her. The counselor showed Nitin Sai parents successful patient records and how those children life changed after the surgery. She explained the parents the importance of the surgery for their sons bright future. She also informed them that the surgery would be done for free under Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme. The information from counselor made Satti Babu and Lakshmi a little relieved. All the necessary arrangements were done and they have been admitted in the hospital under Dr. NTR Vaidhya Seva scheme. Nitin Sai successfully got operated on right eye and left eye surgery was fixed after 1 month. The parents are now in CLOUD NINE that their sons future can be as good as any other child. They expressed their gratefulness towards Sankar Foundation and all its staff. They specially thanked the doctor, counselor and NTR Vaidhya Seva staff for extending exemplary care.

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  • 1. Dear All, In continuation with the newsletter for the last quarter, we are happy to bring our Quarter 2 edition of Journey to Light for 2016. In the endeavor of our VISION to eradicate the avoidable blindness and deafness from the districts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh the Foundation is leaving no stone unturned to take forward the noble cause. The DNB and the fellowship programmes and Short term surgical trainings for the ophthalmologists are continued. As on 30 June 2016, we have screened the eyes of 15,04,700 people in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and performed 2,49,772 surgeries in all sub-specialties of Ophthalmology. Our sincere acknowledgement to the supporters who are with us in this endeavor for the past 17 years, during this quarter we have received contributions from and individuals. We are very much thankful for Christoffel Blinden Mission for approving our new multi-year project for Strengthening the community eye care services in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and priority districts of Odisha. As a part of this project, we have conducted a free eye screening camp at Nabarangpur, Odisha in the month of May16. Where in 50 patients with cataracts were identified for surgery and brought to the hospital in Visakhapatnam. Of them 43 were operated and follow-up was done the foundation at Nabarangpur. We are happy to inform that all the beneficiaries expressed their happiness for improvement in vision and thereby in their lifestyle. During this period, we have conducted a camp at Naidupalem in collaboration with NTPC as a CSR initiative. 208 persons were screened of which 125 were provided glasses ad 46 surgeries have been performed. Yours sincerely K.Manimala Managing Trustee, Mob: +9177277077 Email: mt@sankarfoundation.in
  • 2. Paediatric Eye care Refractive Errors inChildren These are common problems in children and can be detected easily withsimple visionscreening andcorrectedwithglasses. If this problemis not identified early it can lead to permanent decrease in vision. MYOPIA This is decreased vision for distance or short sightedness Squeezing eyes, not able to see board they copy from other's notes and decreased academic performance and watch TV closely. HYPERMETROPIA This is decreasedvisionfor near or long sightedness frequent complaint of tiredness of eyes, headache, watering and photophobia (not able to see light). ASTIGMATISM Slowly blurring of vision on doing work which is relieved by rubbing or closing eyes. Tiredness, headache, fatigue tilting, head squeezing of eyes, keeping book closely, complaint of burning or itching of eyes and rubbing eyes.
  • 3. VisionTestinginChildren Refractiveerrors are most common eye problem in children which can be treated early with glasses. So, regular vision testing in children is very important. New bornchildrenwillbeabletoidentify theirmothers at 3 months of age and their eyeslook straightandsteadyby 6 months of age, so children (infants) having sight related problem are advised to get checked as early as possible. These children may have early treatableconditionslikeglasses.So early identifying will help treat conditions like squint. Pre-schoolandschool children arelikelytobecomplainingheadacheswhile reading or watching television closely. The children with similar complaints are advised to take immediate medical attention of Pediatric ophthalmologists. Sankar Foundation in Outreach modes of identifying Refractive Errors in Children: We are abletoidentifyprobleminnew borninfantsandchildren below 3 years of age onaregularbasisthroughscreeningof Anganwadi centers. Also we are conducting school screening camps and paediatric specialty camps in rural areas in order to eradicate the avoidable blindness in the poor and needy children. Various methods of Paediatric Vision testing Distantand NearStereopsis: This is usedto check vision by both eyes in a grading manner. Paediatric Refractive errors are occurred mainly due to Low Socio Economical conditions which lead in improper Nutrition inpregnant women.
  • 4. Amblyopia: Some of thechildren canlook normally but the problem is identified only when they close one eye. Most of the children with this condition can be treated with glass correction and vision exercises to the problem eye. This problem can be rectified only before 12 years of age. RAF Ruler: Afterexcluding refractiveerror byusing this instrument, we canidentify thecauseof theeyestrainwhile reading. General Instruments: This is used to check vision and asses squint in children (matching cards). HESS Chart:
  • 5. Usedto identify movement problemineye and their recovery. 29-04-2016: An EYE Screening camp was conducted at Paravada with the support of NTPC. Sri P.K. Bondariya GGM of NTPC inaugurated the camp. 26-06-2016: Sri M.M.Nayak IAS, Collector and District Magistrate attended the Sravanam Free Screening Camp conducted in Vizianagaram. He addressed the gathering and delivered an inspirational speech mentioning the services provided by the Sankar Foundation. DONATIONS FOR SANKAR FOUNDATION Organization Name Type of Donation Purpose of Donation Year of Support Amount in Rs. SRI SAI TRUST General Donation CommunityEye Care Services Apr-Jun2016 1,50,000 R.V.R PRASAD 80G CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 1,00,000 OPEN LOGIX SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD 35AC CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 40,000 CHINTA MANMOHAN General Donation CommunityEye Care Services May-2016 10,000 P. RAMPRASAD 80G CommunityEye Care Services June-2016 10,000 D.TRINADH 80G CommunityEye Care Services June-2016 10,000
  • 6. Total 3,20,000 Apr-15 Apr-16 May-15 May-16 Jun-15 Jun-16 Cumulativ e since June 1997 Particular Paid Free Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot Pai d Fre e Tot OP Treated 338 9 3136 6525 31 23 25 28 56 51 33 34 29 08 62 42 39 03 32 65 71 68 39 77 33 08 72 85 41 82 34 68 76 50 1504700 Surgery Performance Cataract 334 980 1314 311 815 112 6 350 543 893 416 858 127 4 367 100 9 137 6 436 978 141 4 226160 Glaucoma 21 7 28 24 2 26 20 8 28 18 7 25 22 7 29 19 9 28 5300 Retina 45 52 97 28 25 53 57 43 100 59 29 88 56 40 96 98 40 138 6161 Squint 1 2 3 1 4 5 0 7 7 3 4 7 1 4 5 1 6 7 387 Cornea 14 42 56 5 78 83 4 52 56 9 68 77 10 79 89 13 79 92 4008 Paediatric 0 5 5 1 5 6 0 8 8 3 5 8 1 7 8 0 8 8 1695 Orbit 24 3 27 28 7 35 43 0 43 52 0 52 46 0 46 53 3 56 1730 Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4331 Total 439 1091 1530 398 936 133 4 474 661 113 5 560 971 153 1 503 114 6 164 9 620 112 3 174 3 249772 Apr May Jun Paid 311 416 436 Free 815 858 978 Total 1126 1274 1414 0 500 1000 1500 Cataract Surgeries APR MAY JUN Paid 3123 3903 4182 Free 2528 3265 3468 Total 5651 7168 7650 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 OP Treated Glaucoma Retina Cornea Paediatric Orbit Apr 26 53 83 6 35 May 25 88 77 8 52 Jun 28 158 92 8 56 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Specialties 197,440 Non-paying surgeries
  • 7. Paediatric cataract surgery @ Sankar foundation restoredNithinSai future It was Visakhapatnam, couple with a boy of 4 months old were looking for an address for change in life. Finally they reached the address. In front of them was a huge hospital. They took the boy (Nithin Sai) to reception and registered for OP. Both the parents CH.Sattibabu and Lakshmi were waiting for their turn to see the doctor. The father was swirling in thoughts. He remembered well the first time he took the boy in his hands. Within 3 months, all the joy vaporized when he came to know that the boy was born with cataracts in both his eyes. Both the parents were shrunk in their hearts. Sattibabu was an agricultural labour and was only source of income to the family. Beyond their financial status, they tried many hospitals regarding the treatment. Being residing at Srikakulam they dont have a wide choice in hospitals. So, on the advice of Dr. K.L.Naidu an ophthalmologist, they came to Visakhapatnam. But there are no many eye hospitals with fully functional paediatric dept and with affiliation to the Govt. schemes. Through friends he came to know about Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital. They have been through a very tough time as their elder son of 16 years have passed away in an accident. With hope of resurgent
  • 8. life, they came to Sankar Foundation. They were eagerly waiting for their turn to see the doctor and what would the doctor say. The pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. G. Suparna examined the baby and informed the parents that Nitin Sai need surgery in both eyes for cataracts. The mother got terrified hearing this. The doctor and counselor have comforted and consoled her. The counselor showed Nitin Sai parents successful patient records and how those children life changed after the surgery. She explained the parents the importance of the surgery for their sons bright future. She also informed them that the surgery would be done for free under Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme. The information from counselor made Satti Babu and Lakshmi a little relieved. All the necessary arrangements were done and they have been admitted in the hospital under Dr. NTR Vaidhya Seva scheme. Nitin Sai successfully got operated on right eye and left eye surgery was fixed after 1 month. The parents are now in CLOUD NINE that their sons future can be as good as any other child. They expressed their gratefulness towards Sankar Foundation and all its staff. They specially thanked the doctor, counselor and NTR Vaidhya Seva staff for extending exemplary care.