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Author Lim, Arthur Siew Ming

Title I want to see : vision for the world / [Arthur S.M. Lim]
Edition 2nd ed
Published Singapore ; River Edge, N.J. : World Eye Surgeons Society, 2000

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Description 1 online resource (214 pages) : illustrations
Contents Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Reviews of World Leaders ""Vision for the World"" First Edition; Chapter 1 Introduction From Dreams to Actions; Chapter 1 Introduction: From Dreams to Actions; International Meetings in China; OPENING CEREMONY ADDRESS; Chapter 2 ""I Want to See""; Chapter 2 ""I Want to See""; World Bank; The 21st Century; Chapter 3 Tianjin Centre A Model for the World to Follow; Chapter 3 Tianjin Centre:A Model for the World to Follow; Basic Techniques of Microsurgery; ECCE and implantation; Tianjin project; Conclusion
Chapter 4 First Susruta Memorial Lecture Increasing Importance of Eye Surgeons in Mass Cataract Blindness -- a MegatrendChapter 4 First Susruta Memorial Lecture: Increasing Importance of Eye Surgeons in Mass Cataract Blindness -- a Megatrend; Introduction; Current Situation of Mass Cataract Blindness; Implant Surgery in Rural Areas of Developing Countries; Increasing Importance of Eye Surgeons -- a Megatrend; Suitable Eye Surgeons; Organisation of World Eye Surgeons -- WORLDCATS*; Funds and Support; Other Organisations; Implant Training Centres; Conclusion
Chapter 5 Quality Cataract Surgery in Rural Asia in the 21st CenturyChapter 5 Quality Cataract Surgery in Rural Asia in the 21st Century; Introduction; Political and Economic Changes; Quality Cataract Surgery in Asia; Background; Cataract Blindness; Eye Surgeons; Tianjin; Future; Conclusion; Chapter 6 Eye Surgeons -- Seize the Opportunity; Chapter 6 Eye Surgeons -- Seize the Opportunity; Chapter 7 Changing World Opinion?; Chapter 7 Interview 1997:Changing World Opinion?; Chapter 8 Ophthalmology in Asia Awakes!; Chapter 8 Ophthalmology in Asia Awakes!; Asia in the 20th Century; Asia Awakes
TrendsTrends in Europe and USA; General Trends in Asia; Ophthalmology in Asia; Admiration for Western Achievements; Ophthalmic Congresses and Meetings; 21st Century; Cataract Surgery in Rural Asia; Renaissance (Rebirth); Outstanding Asian Ophthalmologists; National Hero of the PhilippinesJose Rizal; Discoverer of theTrachoma Virus; The Eye Surgeon of the 20th Century; Brilliant Young Asian Ophthalmologists of the 21st Century; Conclusion; Chapter 9 Barraquer Gold Medal Lecture Towards Perfect Outcome in Cataract Surgery: The Eye Surgeons Role
Chapter 9 Towards Perfect Outcome in Cataract Surgery: The Eye Surgeon's Role1. Worldwide Demand For Top EyeSurgeons; 2. What Is The Perfect Outcome?; Knowledge; Skill; Experience; 3. How Do W e Measure OutcomesTo Reach For Perfection?; 4. Global Trends In Meeting OurGoals For Perfection; The Latest May Not Be The Best; ASIA -Wealth And Its Contrast; The Contrast In Wealth; Tianjin -- A Model For Quality Cataract Surgery; 5. Ethics And Values In Shaping The Demand For Surgical Perfection; Strength of Character; Patients' Desire VersusMedical Scientific Advances; Conclusion; The End
Summary The book is about a global mission against world cataract blindness. It highlights the resistance of some world organizations to changes, particularly the shift from ICCE to ECCE with PCI, and how they have relented over the years. It also highlights the success of cataract/implant training centres in China, especially in Tianjin. The book will be of interest to anyone involved in providing eye care, and may be of special interest to those dealing with blinding diseases including cataract
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes English
Subject Eye -- Surgery.
Cataract -- Surgery -- Asia
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Vision.
MEDICAL -- Ophthalmology.
Cataract -- Surgery
Eye -- Surgery
Asia
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789812792785
9812792783
9810243111
9789810243111
1283850648
9781283850643