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Glaucoma Retinal Imaging Project Saves Sight at Diabetes EXPO
Prevent Blindness Georgia staff members and volunteers recently brought GRIP to the American Diabetes Association EXPO held at the Georgia World Congress Center to help combat eye diseases. PBGA's booth featured the Glaucoma Retinal Imaging Project which utilizes new retinal imaging technology to detect glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy and includes an educational component. PBGA Board Member Scott Pastor, M.D., a glaucoma specialist with Eye Consultants of Atlanta, designed the project.
Patients were provided with a risk assessment, visual acuity test and a retinal photo which is interpreted by a volunteer ophthalmologist to detect eye diseases. An initial diagnosis of glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy can be made without the patient having to visit a doctor’s office. The patient is then referred to an eye doctor for confirmation and sight saving treatment.
Prevent Blindness Georgia thanks the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr., Foundation for providing funding for the Nidek Automated Fundus Camera which is used for the retinal photo. We are also indebted to our supporters who help make our good work possible.
Prevent Blindness Georgia
Moves to Midtown
739 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30308
Prevent Blindness Georgia recently moved its sight-saving work into leased space in the Center for the Visually Impaired, a move that has been heralded by foundations and vision advocates alike. "This is a beautiful example of collaboration between two vital, well-managed organizations. It should serve as a model for other nonprofits seeking to enhance effectiveness, as well as efficiency," said Tom Glenn of the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation.
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