How did we make a difference

We at Avashya Foundation are of the belief that in most cases blindness can be prevented. In major cases it is either a condition that could have been prevented or controlled if the available knowledge and interventions had been timely applied.

Drushti is an endeavour by Avashya Foundation initiated with an objective of eliminating avoidable blindness. It is a small contribution in the macro picture of benefitting public health. Our team jointly works with our channel partner to mitigate the implications of blindness from lower strata of society. From the inception of Drushti, till date we have scanned the city of Mumbai and nearby villages to identify pockets that have limited access to medical resources and set up camps through local assistance. Through our initiative we provide them end to end aid right from medicines to surgeries and spectacles.

WE CAME. WE OBSEVRED. WE EXTENED SUPPORT

“Senior citizens are largely prone to vision impairment. It is not just a loss of their sight but also impacts their self-esteem as they become dependent on others. Moreover surgeries like cataract that are usually diagnosed in senior citizens are expensive. To assure the patients that we will restore their vision without charging them any amount was a challenge for our team. We understood the hesitation of patients and thus made sure that they are comfortable. Gradually through word of mouth, the initiative gained impetus”

- Mr. Nilratan Shende, DGM-CSR, Avashya Foundation.