ERCF Work

Preventive Blindness

Eye diseases like cataracts, trachoma, and diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness when, in fact, they’re either treatable or preventable. The reason people live with blindness is that they can’t access or afford quality eye health care.

ERC is on a mission to help the needy with affordable surgeries. Your generous donations will be utilized to perform surgeries for people from marginalized and economically backward communities.

Our work is driven by a constant focus on

Protect & Prolong Vision

The primary goal is to safeguard and extend the vision of the community, highlighting a focus on preventative measures and long-term eye health

Respond to Eye Care Needs

There's a proactive approach to addressing the eye care needs of the community, with a specific emphasis on the underprivileged and economically weaker sections of the population. This reflects a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in healthcare.

Research into Sight-Saving Treatments

The organization is dedicated to advancing the field of eye care through research, with a specific focus on developing treatments that preserve sight, reduce visual impairment, and prevent blindness. This commitment to research demonstrates a forward-thinking approach and a desire to contribute to medical advancements.

Improve Quality of Life

Beyond preventing blindness, there's a broader mission to enhance the overall quality of life for people of all ages. This suggests a holistic approach to healthcare, considering the broader impact of visual health on individuals' well-being.

ERCF Activities

Camps

The Eye Research Centre Foundation has signed MoUs with 11 districts in Tamil Nadu and 1 district in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step toward accessible eye care. We are now expanding our reach to other regions across India.

Our camps are conducted across Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Tenkasi Districts of Tamil Nadu and Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh in association with various other like-minded organizations.

Patient Screening

At camp sites, we diagnose people for any issues related to their Eyes. Those who are advised for Eye Surgery in camps are shifted to our ERCF Ward at Chennai (Greams Road).

Patient Lodging

Patients are brought to ERCF Ward through our vehicles (a minibus). We provide them with accommodation for 3-5 days, food, and other basic requirements. The ERCF ward has separate sections for men and women, and a total of 100 patients can be accommodated at any given time.

Pre OP & Post OP

All required pre-surgery tests are conducted. After that, the patients are taken to our base hospital in Chennai (Alwarpet), and we perform the required surgery at no cost. Post-surgery patients are shifted to the ERCF Ward for rest and recuperation. Later, the patients are given sufficient medication and are dropped off at the respective villages through ERC vehicles.

Surgical Procedures

We conduct 60–70 eye screening camps each month in urban and rural areas, resulting in approximately 700–800 sight-restoring surgeries. With cataract cases rising steadily—especially in underserved communities—we are committed to scaling our efforts to reach a target of 100,000 surgeries by 2035.

Eye Screening for School Children

Addressing the prevalence of myopia in schoolchildren is one of our major objectives in exercising our role to build a visionary India. Every year, we conduct a special screening program for schoolchildren in association with the Tamil Nadu government under “Kannoli Kaappom Thittam.” Under the above program, schoolchildren who are diagnosed with refractive errors are given free spectacles.

UPHC

Eye Research Centre deputies a team every month to screen patients in the ophthalmology clinic of the Urban Primary Health Centre of Zone 13 in association with Greater Chennai Corporation.

Knowledge Sharing

A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study—a Chinese proverb.

The Eye Research Center Foundation strongly believes in knowledge sharing for the advancement of research in medicine, with particular reference to eye diseases.

“IIRSI”

Eye Research Centre Foundation plays a significant part in the IIRSI annual conference in Chennai every year under the Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society. Ophthalmologists from all parts of the world actively participate in a large number of.

Presentation, discussion by international speakers on newer techniques in refractive surgery, Paper presentations by eminent ophthalmologists from India, Interesting case study presentation, Live surgery through video conferencing, Panel discussion and the release of new books form part of the annual convention.

“Kalpavriksha”

To benefit postgraduate students, the Eye Research Center Foundation conducts a four-day CME program called “Kalpavriksha,” a tree of knowledge, in the month of October every year. Top faculties from various parts of the country deliver lectures to postgraduate students.

Highlights

Innovation and Change: Developing Innovative Approaches, Extending Beyond Local Boundaries, Actively Engaging in Initiatives, Practical and Action-Oriented Programs, and Commitment to Sustained Impact and Improvement in Eye Care.

Specialization

Drive Excellence: Impactful Eye Care Strategies, Innovation, Research, Global Outreach, Transformative Initiatives, Ground-breaking Studies, Clinical Trails, Global Collaboration, and New Technologies.

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Campaigns

Bring Clarity and Hope: Eye Restoration Campaigns, Collaboration with Government Authorities and Local Communities, Innovative Approaches, and Driving Policy Changes