Retinal Research Center
Vision Foundation House plans to establish a dedicated Retinal Research Center to address the growing number of retinal diseases in Pakistan.
Purpose of the Center
The Center Aims To
1
Conduct retinal disease diagnostics
2
Research causes of blindness linked to malnutrition and poverty
3
Establish advanced retinal surgery facilities
4
Introduce stem cell therapy support systems
5
Develop specialized retinal treatment programs
Infrastructure
Planned Facilities
OCT Machine for retinal diagnostics
YAG Laser equipment
Visual Field Testing systems
Placenta Bank for stem cell therapy research
Modern ophthalmic diagnostic laboratories
Research Priorities
Research Focus Areas
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Nutritional blindness
Vitamin deficiency related eye disorders
Rural blindness prevention
Pediatric retinal diseases