西非农村眼科

Rural ophthalmology in West Africa.

作者信息

Down B

出版信息

Aust J Ophthalmol. 1982 Nov;10(4):271-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1982.tb01629.x.

DOI:10.1111/j.1442-9071.1982.tb01629.x

Abstract

Eye disease is common in Africa where it causes much suffering and loss of valuable man-power. Simple measures can provide immense relief at little cost. The majority of the population is not wealthy and lives in rural areas. The Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind (RCSB) has established mobile eye units as a cost-effective means of treatment and prevention of blindness, and for training national personnel to continue the good work. Ophthalmologists prepared to give a period of service are urgently needed.

摘要

眼部疾病在非洲很常见，它给人们带来了巨大的痛苦，并造成了宝贵劳动力的损失。简单的措施就能以低成本带来极大的缓解。非洲大部分人口并不富裕，且生活在农村地区。英联邦皇家盲人协会（RCSB）设立了流动眼科医疗单位，作为一种具有成本效益的治疗和预防失明的方式，同时也用于培训本国人员以持续开展这项有益的工作。目前急需愿意提供一段时间服务的眼科医生。