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Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
Jun 30th, 2020
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is an overarching alliance for the global eye care sector. Their 150+ members are drawn from NGOs and civil society, corporate organisations, professional bodies and research and eye care institutions. They were founded in 1975 to lead international efforts in blindness prevention activities. Their priorities are: Advocacy: […]
Booklet – Seva Canada – Gender and Blindness: Addressing Inequity
Jun 30th, 2020
Seva Canada is a charity whose mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in developing countries. Their new Gender and Blindness booklet is updated with research and strategies to overcome the barriers women and girls face in accessing care. Introduction Seva Canada and its partners’ research clearly reveals that, in order to achieve our […]
Article – Prevalence and determinants of visual impairment in Canada: cross-sectional data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Jun 30th, 2020
Read the full article through the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology website: Full Article Authors Rumaisa Aljied, BSc; Marie-Josée Aubin, MD, MSc, MPH; Ralf Buhrmann, MD, PhD; Saama Sabeti, MD; Ellen E. Freeman, PhD Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence and determinants of visual impairment in Canada. Methods Inclusion criteria included being between the ages of 45 […]
World Health Organization Factsheet – Blindness and Visual Impairment
Jun 30th, 2020
This resource from the World Health Organization takes a brief view of global blindness and visual impairment. The document examines definitions, prevalence, causes, strategies, as well as WHO’s response. Last updated in October 2019, this resource is an excellent snapshot of global eye health conditions. This resource can be accessed here.
Article – Visual impairment and the use of formal and informal home care in Canada: the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Jun 30th, 2020
Read the full article through the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology website: Full Article Authors Rumaisa Aljied, BSc; Marie-Josée Aubin, MD, MSc, MPH; Ralf Buhrmann, MD, PhD; Ellen E. Freeman, PhD Abstract Objective To determine the use of home care services in those with and without visual impairment in Canada. Methods Presenting visual acuity was measured using […]
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Resources – International Centre for Eye Health
Jun 30th, 2020
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is known for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health. The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) works to improve eye health and eliminate avoidable visual impairment and blindness with a focus on low-income populations. The ICEH has a number of […]
Université de Montréal USVI Center for Global Eye Health (French Language Only)
Jun 30th, 2020
The International Visual Health Unit (USVI) is an interdisciplinary center, aimed at improving the eye health of disadvantaged populations. The USVI was born from an interfaculty agreement at the University of Montreal bringing together various initiatives from the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Public Health and its International Health Unit (USI), and from the […]
The New Normals
Jun 30th, 2020
The New Normals COVID has ushered in a bunch of new normals. The way we run clinic, how we vacation, and where our kids go to “school”. A more long-term change we may see in our profession is how we go to “school”. Month after month, we will have to continue to make the difficult […]
International Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta
Jun 29th, 2020
The University of Alberta’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a well-established relationship with global ophthalmology. The Department’s initiatives in developing countries include capacity building to improve local ophthalmology services and long-term sustainability, training and fellowships for local eye care providers, and direct service delivery in performing cataract and sub-specialty surgeries. Their on-going STOP […]