I want to see : vision for the world / [Arthur S.M. Lim].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lim, Arthur Siew Ming.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eye--Surgery.

Eye.

Cataract--Surgery--Asia.

Cataract.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; River Edge, N.J. : World Eye Surgeons Society, 2000.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

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 Megatrend; Chapter 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 Century; Chapter 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

Trends; Trends 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 Philippines Jose Rizal; Discoverer of the Trachoma 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 Role; 1. Worldwide Demand For Top Eye Surgeons; 2. What Is The Perfect Outcome?; Knowledge; Skill; Experience; 3. How Do W e Measure Outcomes To Reach For Perfection?; 4. Global Trends In Meeting Our Goals 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 Versus Medical Scientific Advances; Conclusion; The End; Chapter 10 The Dilemma of Ophthalmic Changes Spreads to Asia

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781283850643

1283850648

9789812792785

9812792783

OCLC:

821180470