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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.

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Naming

The Trust is named for its two founders: Graham Layton and Zaka Rahmatulla, both whom contributed Rs. 500,000/- each to start it.

History

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.

Major sponsors

  • Graham Layton Trust
  • Sight Savers International (UK)
  • Pakistan Baitul
  • Pakistan Central Zakat Administration
  • Infaq Foundation (Pakistan)
  • Services provided

    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
  • Network

    Currently (2010) there are 16 fully equipped hospitals (15 in the rural areas) and 40 primary eye care centres.

    Hospitals

  • 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
  • References

    Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust Wikipedia