We select a location with a high prevalence of 
blindness

We choose locations with lower socio-economic 
status compared to the national average

We find a local hospital with a compatible vision,
 mission and value

We conduct a quality audit using predefined 
standards

We develop an action plan with the local partner to 
bridge the identified gaps

We focus on delivery of quality eye care services to 
all, regardless of their ability to pay

We collaborate with the local partner hospital

We determine service provision areas based on 
density of population, the access to health services,
 the availability of transportation, etc.

We aim to reach 100,000 to 500,000 people per 
project

Vision centres are established in strategic locations 
within the project area

Vision centres bring primary eye care services closer 
to communities. Services include comprehensive eye examinations, dispensing glasses and referrals, if 
needed

Vision centres act as a link between communities 
and hospitals

We recruit CHWs from centrally located villages within the project catchment areas

We target our recruitment strategies towards women

Target communities recognize CHWs as part of their community, which results in high acceptance and trust

CHWs undergo a rigorous training program based 
on a curriculum developed by Operation Eyesight

CHWs are trained to identify eye conditions, conduct 
surveys, and deliver health education activities

As part of their training, CHWs attend both lectures 
and hands-on training session

CHWs conduct door-to-door surveys, covering the entire population of the project area

They conduct visual acuity tests and screen all community members for eye conditions

They assess the health status of each member of the community, including pregnant women, post-natal mothers and children below five years

CHWs organize screening camps in centrally located villages. At these outreach camps, staff from our partner hospitals re-examine those who were identified with eye conditions during the door-to-door survey

Those who are diagnosed with minor conditions are 
treated in the camps, and people with more serious 
eye conditions are referred for further care

Screening camps are also conducted in schools within the project areas

CHWs ensure that referred patients visit hospitals for further diagnosis and treatment, including surgery if required

They counsel the patients and their families so that nobody is left behind including women and girls

They ensure proper post-surgery/treatment follow-up with the patients as per the medical advice given

CHWs develop action plans based on the door-to-door survey findings

Conduct health education sessions on relevant topics 
such as eye health, nutrition, personal hygiene, etc.

CHWs coordinate with other primary health care 
providers and ensure pre- and post-natal care and immunization of children below five years

The project teams continuously monitor progress based on the monitoring and evaluation framework established for each project

Project evaluations are conducted by external expert agencies and lessons learned are incorporated into new project

CHWs conduct complete door-to-door surveys 
again towards the end of project duration to ensure 
that there are no backlog cases

Project team ensures through relevant studies that 
the target communities have taken ownership of their 
eye health

Villages/communities where all the treatable cases 
have been treated successfully and there is no 
more risk of anyone losing sight needlessly are 
declared as avoidable blindness-free in public 
functions

We ensure sustainability of our project results by involving local stakeholders from the beginning of the project

Our vision centres are designed to become self-sustainable so that they can continue to deliver quality eye care services beyond the project duration