(Essentials in Ophthalmology) 1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Rohit C. Khanna (Editor), Gullapalli N. Rao (Editor), Srinivas Marmamula (Editor)
This unique book will provide readers with an understanding of
innovative models of delivering both primary and secondary eye care,
focusing not just on providing quality care itself, but on best
practices to provide and strengthen comprehensive eye care services.
A wide variety of conditions will be addressed in Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary and Secondary Eye Care, including
childhood blindness, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, age related
macular degeneration, and refractive errors. Detailed descriptions of
various models are presented for each condition, which are then followed
by a discussion for incorporating integrated eye care services;
highlighting the importance of health system approach in comprehensive
eye care. Finally, this book provides detailed strategies to address the
current practical challenges related to human resources in eye care,
and methods to ensure financial sustainability in the delivery of
comprehensive care. Each chapter is illustrated for understanding and
clarity, and provides easy-to-read tables to further enrich the text.
Covering existing models of delivering care, with a look to the future, Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary and Secondary Eye Care
is designed for practicing ophthalmologists, residents, public health
specialists and all other affiliated professionals dedicated to
strengthening avenues of integrated, comprehensive eye care.
