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What is DristiVan?

"DristiVan" brings hope by identifying Glaucoma offering early detection screenings to everyone who visits DristiVan.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged and caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) inside the eye.

Causes of Glaucoma

  • Optic nerve damage often linked to high eye pressure

  • High eye pressure results from fluid buildup inside the eye

  • Eye pressure can rise if the eye produces too much fluid or drainage is impaired

  • Elevated pressure damages the optic nerve, leading to glaucoma

In Bangladesh,

The prevalence of glaucoma is 3.2%

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness, accounting for 0.8% of all blindness cases. With a prevalence of glaucoma suspects at 10.1%, early detection becomes vital to combat this silent threat and prevent irreversible vision loss. Awareness and timely intervention can make a significant difference in preserving vision.

Types of Glaucoma

There are several types of Glaucoma that are divided into sub types

Primary
Open Angle Glaucoma

Other Types:

  • Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

  • Secondary Glaucoma

  • Congenital Glaucoma

Symptoms of Glaucoma

Nausea and Vomiting

Intense Eye Pain

Tenderness around the eyes

Red Eye with headache

Blurred vision

How DristiVan is Helping

DristiVan wants to reach the doorsteps of Bangladeshis who can’t afford an eye examination to know the state of their eyesight.

  • Creating Awareness on Glaucoma

  • Using the latest equipment to examine people's vision by an experienced team consisting of ophthalmologist and optometrist