Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust or LRBT is Pakistan's largest non governmental organisation. working to fight blindness in the country. Established in 1984, it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centres throughout the country.
The Trust is named for its two founders: Graham Layton and Zaka Rahmatulla, both whom contributed Rs. 500,000/- each to start it.
The trust was founded in 1984 with Rs. 500,000 apiece by two successful businessmen: the Late Graham Layton, an Englishman who become a Pakistani citizen and by the Late Zaka Rahmatulla. Upon his death, Graham Layton left his estate for the benefit of LRBT.
Graham Layton Trust
Sight Savers International (UK)
Pakistan Baitul
Pakistan Central Zakat Administration
Infaq Foundation (Pakistan)
The following services are provided at their hospitals:
Cataract surgery
Cornea and External Eye Disease
Diabetic retinopathy
Diagnostic procedures including Fundus Flourescien Angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Field Analysis etc.
Glaucoma
Lacrimal (Tear Duct) Disorder
Laser treatment
Oculo-plastic Services
Orbital Disorder
Pediatric eye care
Retinal disorders including Vitreo- Retinal Surgery
Uveitis Clinic
Currently (2010) there are 16 fully equipped hospitals (15 in the rural areas) and 40 primary eye care centres.
Korangi, Karachi, Sindh (Base Eye Hospital)
Akora Khattak, Nowshera District, NWFP
Arifwala, Pakpattan District, Punjab
Odigram, Swat District, NWFP
Gambat, Khairpur District, Sindh
Khanewal, District Khanewal, Punjab
Lahore, Punjab
Lar, Multan District, Punjab
Mandra, Rawalpindi District, Punjab
Mansehra, Mansehra District, NWFP
Quetta, Balochistan
Pasrur, Sialkot District, Punjab
Rashidabad, Tando Allahyar District, Sindh
Shahpur, Sargodha District, Punjab
Sibi, Sibi District, Balochistan (mini hospital)
Tando Adam, Sindh
North Karachi, Karachi, Sindh