Tarabai Eyecare is involved in rural outreach programs in India's Rajasthan aimed at eliminating preventable blindness and providing quality eye care. The organization is self-described as the largest program of its kind in the Thar desert region.

Tarabai Eyecare

Tarabai Eyecare is involved in rural outreach programs in the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India, focused on eliminating preventable blindness and providing quality eye care.

Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital | 367 followers on LinkedIn. We are on a mission to eliminate preventable blindness by bringing quality, equitable eyecare to remote rural regions. | Tarabai Eyecare is the largest rural outreach programs in the Thar desert region of India&#39;s Rajasthan that is helping eliminate preventable blindness and bringing quality eye care to those who need it the most. We bring affordable, accessible, and equitable eye care to all. More than 70 % of patients examined and operated in the hospital are free of charge.

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Ragu Bhargava

Senior Ophthalmologist at Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital

Sanjiv Desai

Ophthalmic Assistant at tarabai eye hospital

anjesh srivastava

Hospital Pharmacist at Tarabai desai eye hospital

Vinod Diwakar

Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital

The Best Gift You Can Give This Diwali Happy Diwali! The holiday reminds us that we all have a role in helping knowledge overcome ignorance, good overcome evil, and light overcome the darkness. For some, the darkness is very real. Vision loss in India affects millions of people, often accelerated by harsh environments, limited access to healthcare, or poverty. It robs sufferers of their sight, interaction, and independence. 75% of vision loss in India is treatable. The Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital, located in rural Rajasthan, has treated thousands just last year — often going to rural areas to meet people close to their homes. However, many more rural Indians suffer from treatable blindness. With your help, Tarabai can help even more regain their vision. $100 provides two life-changing cataract surgeries $250 provides glasses for 100 people $500 provides transport for 50 relatives to accompany patients at eye camp Help us reach our goal of raising $5000 this holiday for those hoping to see the light again. This Diwali, be the light. Give the gift of sight. Support Tarabai Eyecare today. Give online at https://lnkd.in/gDjRriFT or send checks to the order of Friends of Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital and Research Centre at 1088 Via Alloro, Henderson, NV 89011. (Friends of Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital and Research Centre is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal EIN 92-1739291, and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.) Indian donors may please write to me at Sanjiv@tarabaieyecare.org and I will send them the hospital address to mail their cheque. Thanks & have a great Diwali !

Free Eye Camp 20 September 2024 Friends, I have been a little behind in posting updates on our free eye camps for want of time so here I am posting an update on another camp we did last month on the 20th of September. This eye camp was organised at the Govt. dispensary at Ratanada. There is no eye care provider in this dispensary and we have adopted it for the last 14 years for providing eye care services. There were 48 patients that were examined and treated free of charge and 7 free cataract surgeries performed, each one receiving a foldable lens implant. The picture does not show three patients who were postponed because of uncontrolled blood pressure or redness in the eye. After appropriate treatment they were taken up for surgery a week later. To learn more about our non-profit work and to support it, please visit our website : www.tarabaieyecare.org

Free Eye Camp 13 September 2024 This free eye camp was sponsored by Mrs Bhavna Batra who is a very fear friend. In the camp 32 patients were examined and treated free of charge and 5 cataract surgeries were performed. All surgeries were performed by the state of the art technique of phacoemulsification and foldable lenses were implanted free of charge in all patients. This is specially to thank Mrs Batra for her generous donation to the hospital and for giving the gift of sight to these blind individuals. Sharing a photo of the operated patients. To learn more about our non-profit work and to support it, please visit our website : www.tarabaieyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #TarabaiEyeHospital #FreeCataractSurgery #Cataract #EyeCamp #BhavnaBatra #charity #Philanthropy #GiftofSight

World Sight Day 2024 Pediatric Eye Camp Every year the World Sight Day is celebrated the world over with the aim of creating awareness in the laity about the importance of eye care for a lifetime of good eye sight. This year the theme was “Children Love your Eyes.” Keeping this in mind we organized a free eye check-up camp at out hospital this morning for children up to 16 years of age who had eye related problems. We had the privilege of examining and treating 13 children free of charge who had attended the camp for allergy, stye and defective vision requiring eyeglasses. We also distributed educational pamphlets on care of the eyes to the children and on glaucoma to the parents. Sharing a picture below of Dr Devanshi Desai examining a child who had attended the camp today. I am also glad to share a poster on tips for caring for children’s eyes. To learn more about our non-profit work and to support it, please visit our website : www.tarabaieyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #WorldSightDay #FreeEyeTest #KidsEyeSight #PediatricEyeCare #charity #Philanthropy #GiftofSight #Myopia #ChildrenLoveYourEyes

Require Optometrists Location: Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. We are seeking two qualified full time optometrists to join our dedicated team at our non-profit eye hospital. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive optometry services to our patients, both in the hospital and at outreach camps. Responsibilities: 1. Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive optometric examinations independently - in both adults and children, diagnose vision conditions, and institute appropriate corrective treatments. 2. Prescriptions: Prescribe spectacles correction and fit contact lenses as per patient requirements. 3. Surgical Assistance: Assist in the operation room during surgeries, providing pre- and post-operative care as needed. 4. Outreach Programs: Participate in outreach camps, providing vision care services to underserved populations. Qualifications: 1. Diploma or Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution. 2. License to practice optometry. 3. Experience in a clinical setting would be advantageous. 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with photo and cover letter to the hospital Director at : Dr_S_Desai@yahoo.com

Instruction Course at WOC 2024 Clinical Low Vision At the World Ophthalmology Congress 2024 (WOC 2024), I had the rare honour of being invited to teach an hour-long instruction course on Clinical Low Vision to an international audience. As the chief instructor, I had the privilege of tailoring this course to meet the needs of a global audience. To ensure a well-rounded and fruitful experience, I invited esteemed experts Dr. Miguel Morcillo [Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dubai] and Dr. S. Natrajan [Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai] to join me as co-instructors. There are numerous eye diseases for which there are currently no medical or surgical treatments available to improve vision and alleviate blindness. Such patients with extremely poor residual vision are technically described as having “Low Vision.” Globally, approximately 246 million people are living with low vision. This is a huge number that far exceeds the number of patients who are totally blind. My course on August 17, focused on equipping participants with the skills to enhance their patients’ residual vision by prescribing optical, non-optical, and non-visual devices. By doing so, they can significantly benefit a large number of their legally blind patients, restoring their functionality and enabling them to lead independent and productive lives. The course was very well received and culminated in a lively Q&A session, where participants posed a wide variety of questions. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my co-instructors, Dr. Morcillo and Dr. Natrajan, for their invaluable contributions in making this course a resounding success. To learn more about our non-profit work and lend a helping hand, please visit our website : www.TarabaiEyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #TarabaiEyeHospital #WorldOphthalmologyCongress #WOC2024 #LowVision #FreeCataractSurgery #GiftofSight #Thar #Cataract #nonprofit #philanthropy #LowVisionAids #TelescopeGlasses #Magnifier #Vancouver #Jodhpur

World Congress of Ophthalmology 2024 Scientific Poster Presentation I had the privilege of participating in the World Ophthalmology Conference 2024 (WOC 2024) held from August 16 to 19 in the beautiful harbor city of Vancouver, Canada. This biennial conference is the premier ophthalmology congress globally. At this prestigious event, two of my scientific posters were selected for presentation. I had the opportunity to defend both posters and elucidate their significance to clinical ophthalmologists. The first poster focused on the treatment of diffuse surface cancer of the eye, known as OSSN. I demonstrated how treatment with Interferon eye drops can achieve complete resolution without the need for extensive surgery and grafting procedures. The use of topical Interferon leads to the complete regression of the cancer, leaving behind a pristine cornea and a healthy ocular surface. The second poster addressed the issue of artificial lenses implanted during cataract surgery that turn white and opaque over time, often mistaken for cataracts in resource-poor settings. Through special tests such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), our group discovered that these lenses are coated with calcium deposits, causing the opacification. The poster also provided insights on preventing misdiagnosis and replacing these lenses with new ones. To learn more about our non-profit work and lend a helping hand, please visit our website : www.TarabaiEyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #TarabaiEyeHospital #WorldOphthalmologyCongress #WOC2024 #FreeCataractSurgery #GiftofSight #Thar #Cataract #nonprofit #philanthropy #SciencePoster #OSSN #OpacifiedLenses #Vancouver #Jodhpur

Gift of sight Slide Show at RAJMAAI Convention My wife and I were deeply honored to be invited by RAJMAAI to their 33rd annual convention in the USA from 9 to 12th August 2024. Both of us made presentations on our work. I had the privilege of sharing the inspiring journey of the Tarabai Desai Eye Hospital and its mission to alleviate blindness in the Thar. Via a slide presentation titled “Gift of Sight” I described the non-profit eye care work we are passionately undertaking in the Thar Desert region of India. Founded by my father, Dr. N.C. Desai, FRCS, whose unwavering dedication to helping the poor and marginalized populations of this region has been a beacon of hope, the hospital has been a cornerstone of our community for the past 44 years. Each year, we provide free cataract surgeries to thousands of individuals, including children. These surgeries are not just about restoring vision; they are about transforming lives, bringing social and economic upliftment to our patients and their families. At the conclusion of my presentation, I earnestly appealed to the esteemed participants of the convention to support our non-profit work. Several RAJMAAI members promised to join us in our fight against unnecessary and avoidable blindness. We are profoundly grateful to RAJMAAI, specially Dr Vinod Sancheti and Dr Bharat Gupta, for extending this invitation to us and for providing a platform to share our mission and achievements. Your support and recognition mean the world to us and to those we serve. To learn more about our non-profit work and to lend a helping hand, please visit our website : www.TarabaiEyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #TarabaiEyeHospital #RAJMAAI #FreeCataractSurgery #GiftofSight #Thar #Cataract #nonprofit #philanthropy #Jodhpur

Eye camp Sajjada Southeast of Jodhpur lies the village of Sajjada where we organized a medical mission on 27 July. A total of 310 patients were examined and treated on site and 60 were provided low costs spectacles. Eleven patients were admitted for free cataract surgery. Sharing some pictures from the camp. For more on our non-profit work please visit our website : www.tarabaieyecare.org #TarabaiEyecare #TarabaiEyeHospital #FreeCataractSurgery #giftofSight #Sajjada

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