"My Eyes, My Light: Amar Chokh, Amar Alo"

The eye disease screening process involved twelve distinct steps were that organized through a corresponding software platform (electronic health record). These steps included: (1) community awareness campaign, (2) participant registration, (3) blood pressure and finger-stick blood glucose measurement, (4) basic vision test, (5) on-site optometrist evaluation, (6) obtaining informed consent for imaging, (7) fundus imaging, (8) automated AI-based disease detection, (9) on-site ophthalmologist examination, (10) remote eye specialist review, (11) on-site counselor discussion, (12) referral for local surgery. This standardized protocol promoted the alignment of eye screening with data gathering and ongoing follow-up eye care interventions. All participants were offered steps 1 to 5. Those participants eligible for fundus imaging (Steps 6-8) included those with diabetes, hypertension, age 50+, or optometrist recommendation based on presenting symptoms.

Individuals diagnosed with high grade cataracts associated with moderate to sever visual impairment were offered cataract surgery, either through local surgery services or regional specialized vision services.