For carrying out these activities , we are initiating the following as per NPCB guidelines :- Training of PMOAs for manning the refraction services at CHCs/ upgraded PHCs. PMOAs undertake refraction work and help in the organization of eye camps in the PHC area. There 202 nos. of PMOAs. 46 nos. of PMOAs & OT Nurses have already been trained. National Programme for Control of Blindness Goals Develop and strengthen the strategy of NPCB for "Eye Health" and prevention of visual impairment; through provision of comprehensive eye care services and quality service delivery. we are initiating the following as per NPCB guidelines National Programme for Control of Blindness. - organize eye camps in remote rural and urban areas as per the government guidelines. WHO Assistance for Prevention of Blindness • Intra - country fellowships in ARAVIND EYE CARE SYSTEM Guidelines for the Comprehensive Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in India (NPCB) with the support of international - DR Screening camps, Types To shift eye camp approach to a fixed facility surgical approach. National Programme for Control of blindness:Guidelines for State Health Society and District Health Society, Opthalmic/Health division, NirmanBhavan New Delhi, 2009 mumbai. national programme for control of blindness (npcb Npcb by pushkar dhir 1. NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR CONTROL OF BLINDNESS VISION 2020 & RURAL EYE CAMPS 2. INTRODUCTION • NPCB launched in the year 1976 ,Centrally Sponsored scheme . • Goal to reduce the prevalence of blindness to 0.3% by 2020. • To achieve this target min. of 21 million cataract operations are to be performed. National Programme for Control of Blindness(NPCB) has been the most successful programmes. The major challenges include comprehensive eye care to the underserved population, development of sustainable infrastructure and strengthening of human resources while keeping abreast with latest technological advancements. Request PDF on ResearchGate | Outcome