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Asthu Foundation

Pediatric Vision Restoration & Empowerment

Illuminating futures through surgical excellence and technology—restoring sight, enabling learning, and building independent lives.

Surgical Excellence Edu Tech Life Skills Vision AI

The Vision Crisis

1.6 million
Children visually impaired (India)
80%
Childhood blindness preventable
Only 30%
Blind children attend school
₹25,000 cr
Annual productivity loss

Our ecosystem tackles preventable causes, expands access to schooling, and restores functional independence.

Surgical Excellence Centers

State-of-the-Art Interventions

  • Pediatric Cataract Program: Microsurgical techniques with premium IOL implantation.
  • Glaucoma Management: Advanced drainage procedures with continuous monitoring.
  • Retinal Disorders: Vitreoretinal surgery and anti-VEGF therapy.
  • Corneal Transplantation: Eye banking network with tissue matching programs.
  • Complex Reconstructive Surgery: Orbital and oculoplastic procedures.
Goal: Restore vision early, prevent amblyopia, and reduce lifelong disability.
Network Centers of Excellence + partner hospitals
Quality Pediatric anesthesia, infection control, outcomes registry
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Educational Technology Integration

21st Century Learning Tools

  • Braille Innovation: 3D-printed tactile learning materials & smart Braille displays.
  • Audio-Visual Systems: Immersive classrooms with spatial audio.
  • AI-Powered Assistance: Real-time object recognition & environment description.
  • Adaptive Technology: Customized devices matched to learning styles.
Outcome: Higher school retention and grade-level progression post-restoration.
School Integration IEP support + teacher training
Access Device lending library & maintenance
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Independence & Life Skills Academy

Comprehensive Empowerment Program
  • Orientation & Mobility: GPS-enabled training and smart cane technology.
  • Daily Living Skills: Adaptive techniques for self-care & household tasks.
  • Vocational Excellence: Programming, music production, entrepreneurship.
  • Sports & Recreation: Paralympic training and adaptive sports facilities.
Continuity & Social Inclusion
  • Peer mentors, caregiver education, and psychosocial support.
  • Internships, apprenticeships, and micro-enterprise incubation.
  • Transport & hostel support for out-station trainees.
  • Certification + placement navigation.

Innovation Showcase: Vision AI Project

  • Smart Glasses: Real-time scene description and obstacle detection.
  • Mobile Apps: Navigation assistance and text-to-speech conversion.
  • Social Integration Platforms: Video communication with audio descriptions.
  • Employment Portals: Job matching & workplace accommodation services.
Pipeline: Low-cost, ruggedized devices for Indian contexts with multilingual support.
Trials Usability pilots in schools & rehab centers
Data Ethics Consent, privacy, and safety-by-design
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Life-Changing Results (5-Year Horizon)

12,500+
Children served
8,000+
Sight-restoring surgeries
95%
School integration rate
78%
Employment rate (graduates)
Why this ecosystem works
  • Timely pediatric surgery prevents permanent visual loss.
  • Assistive and adaptive tech unlocks classroom success.
  • Life-skills training converts capability into independence.
  • Vision AI bridges mobility, literacy, and employability.
Governance & Transparency
  • Clinical pathways, anesthesia safety, infection control.
  • Device provenance, warranties, maintenance logs.
  • Outcome dashboards; privacy-preserving data collection.
  • Scholarships & sponsorship audits for equity.

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