Project:
Reducing Childhood Blindness and Vision Impairment for Disadvantaged Children in Malaysia
Background
The Project Reducing Childhood Blindness and Vision Impairment for Disadvantaged Children in Malaysia (Vision-RDC) is a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing preventable and treatable vision impairments among underserved children. Supported by the Brien Holden Foundation and implemented in partnership with local healthcare providers, including the Ministry of Health and Amblyopia & Vision Impairment Screening (AVIS), the project focuses on early detection, treatment, and education.
Vision-RDC incorporates comprehensive vision screenings, refractive care, and referrals for advanced ophthalmological management, ensuring children receive timely and appropriate interventions. By prioritizing schools, rural communities, and marginalized groups, the project seeks to reduce barriers to eye care, enhance visual outcomes, and improve overall educational and developmental opportunities for disadvantaged children in Malaysia.
Our Objectives
Breaking Barriers to Eye Care for Disadvantaged Children
Providing essential eye health services to underprivileged children in urban and remote areas of Malaysia.
Develop a sustainable eye health service model that is scalable in Malaysia and other countries.
Reduce avoidable blindness and uncorrected vision impairments.
Deliver comprehensive eye care services to underprivileged children aged 6-18, particularly in refugee learning centers and urban communities.
Implementation Strategies
Expected Outcomes
- Train 230 teachers/volunteers in vision screening.
- Vision Screening on 17,376 children by teachers/volunteers.
- Provide 3275 full eye examination for referred children
- Provide 3,128 children with free or affordable spectacles
- Provide surgeries and advanced treatments for referred children.
- Support Capacity Building for optometrists
- Establish Vision Centre for accessibility for optometry services
- Improve eye health literacy (awareness and knowledge)
- Partner with public and private sector organizations
Project Timeline
2023-2024
2025-2026
2026
Beneficiaries
UNHCR Learning Centres and Urban Communities
Refugee children from UNHCR Learning Centres
Poor Urban Malaysian Children
Teachers, volunteers, and healthcare providers involved in eye health
Locations for Project Activities
- Vision Screening Trainings for Teachers & Volunteers
- Vision Centre for Project
PUBLIC TRANSPORT GUIDE TO AVIS VISION CENTRE
PANDUAN PENGANGKUTAN AWAM KE AVIS VISION CENTRE
Highlights
Our project and activities
Teachers & Volunteers Vision Screening Training
Optometry Examination at Vision Centre
Vision Screening & Eye Health Literacy
Partners
Establish & working with local partners in developing communities to build sustainable eye care systems and ensure people receive the eye care they need.
