Books and manuals
Appropriate Technology in Ophthalmology
Authors: Hardus P et al
Publisher: ITIR
Published: 1996
Date added: 2008-01-28
Description: This book, intended to inspire those who are required to adapt their knowledge and skills under most adverse conditions, covers the following topics: Examination equipment, How to make knives and needles; Other surgical instruments and accessories; Surgical procedures; Maintenance. The techniques recommended in the text are clearly illustrated by black and white line drawings. The publication also includes a useful address list of organisations and companies from which materials and equipment can be obtained, and a reference bibliography.
Link: PDF (960Kb)
Medical Records
Protocol
Author: Aravind
Publisher: LAICO www.v2020eresource.org
Description: A guide to maintaining patient records. Covers standardization, and registration processes and has sample out-patient, pre-operative, surgery, post-operative and hospital data sheets.
Link: PDF (195Kb)
Ophthalmic
Instruments and Equipment - A handbook on Care and Maintenance
Author: V. Srinivsan, R.D. Thulasiraj
Publisher: LAICO www.v2020eresource.org
Published: 2nd Edition.1997
Description: Information on
the general maintenance and management of ophthalmic instruments
and equipments. Includes a maintenance protocol with some simple
electrical calculations.
Link: PDF (780Kb)
UPDATED Standard List for a VISION 2020 Eye Care Service Unit 2006/07
Author: Technology Programme Committee of VISION 2020: The Right to Sight
Publisher: ICEH
Date: 2008
Description: The Standard List aims to assist programme managers and medical personnel to set up and manage eye care services. It suggests the equipment, instruments, and supplies required for a primary and secondary level (district) eye care unit serving a population of 500,000 - 1,000,000.
Link: PDF (880Kb)
Strengthening Health Management in Districts and Provinces
Authors:
Cassels A, Janovsky K
Publisher: WHO www.who.int
Published: 1995
Date added: 2008-01-28
Description: This handbook describes a process for strengthening the management capacity of district and provincial health management teams.
Link: PDF (2.65Mb)
Technology Guidelines for a District Eye Care Programme
Author: VISION 2020 Technology working group
Publisher: ICEH
Published: 2006
Description:
A publication aimed at all eye care personnel providing services at district level. The document gives guidance on the personnel, equipment, consumables, and supplies needed for an eye care programme serving a population of about 500,000.
Link: PDF (595Kb) |
