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Vision For The World: Eye Surgeons' Solution To Mass Blindness — A Major World Medical Problem
Arthur S M Lim
出版World Scientific, 1996-06-01
主題Medical / Ophthalmology
ISBN98145181749789814518178
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=w5jsCgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The problem of mass blindness today stems largely from cataract which accounts for a total of 40 million cataract victims in the world — and it will worsen with the ageing population. Fortunately, this problem can be resolved with cost effective extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and posterior chamber implantation (PCI).This book highlights how the use of ECCE and PCI can restore normal vision to cataract victims around the world.A successful approach is to establish training centres. The success of the International Intraocular Implant Training Centre (IIITC) in the Peoples' Republic of China is cited to show that implant surgery for cataracts can be successfully performed in communities in developing nations in Asia with appropriate training and supervision. The centre has since yielded excellent results with cost effective ECCE and PCI. The book challenges eye surgeons around the world to unite to address a global need to contain world cataract blindness.