Canadian Society for International and Public Health Ophthalmology

Friday June 10, 2011, 1545-1715
Oak

Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the challenges faced and progress made in eliminating avoidable blindness worldwide.
  • Outline several best practices and effective approaches contributing to the prevention of blindness in low-income countries.
  • Identify the benefits and potential pitfalls of linking departments of ophthalmology in wealthy nations with centres in low-income countries.

Guest
Colin Cook, MD		 CSIPHO Guests
Jonathon Pons, MD
Tejeswara Dhupam MD
Moderator
Ralf Buhrmann

1545Progress and present challenges: Update on Vision 2020
Colin Cook
1604The effectiveness of using pictograms to educate low-literacy populations on the use of post-operative cataract medication
Puneet S. Braich, Simon Hollands, David Almeida
1613The impact of educational exchange programs on a high volume Indian eye hospital
Tejeswara Dhupam
1626Profile of the LINKS Swaziland initiative: Building bridges between Swaziland and UK departments of ophthalmology
Jonathon Pons
1638International electives: Current trends and practices among Canadian ophthalmology residents
Sylvia H. Chen, Andrew Toren, Ralf Buhrmann
1647How can I contribute to preventing blindness in low-income countries?
Colin Cook
1700Questions and panel discussion


Colin Cook, MD