Dekhon

Dekhon is an eye care initiative that aims to fight the growing condition of blindness that is especially prevalent in rural areas of India. Backed by the top of the line infrastructure of Jalna-based Shri Ganapati Netralaya, the Dekhon Model for Eye Care addresses the primary obstacle in the search for quality medical treatment - availability. Dekhon has established a "bottom-up" pyramid structure of eye-care facilities, beginning with basic facilities in the most remote areas, working up to hospitals with more advanced capabilities towards the top. It is a system that functions from the ground up, detecting problems early through widely-available basic checkups, and then referring complex issues upward for further treatment. Dekhon accommodates patients who are below the poverty line by providing free or subsidized treatments and cataract surgeries. The model has been designed to ensure that each center is self sustaining, while also providing free services to those who need it the most. To learn more about the Dekhon Model for Eye Care and the latest developments, please visit our website.