Table of Contents - WOC 2012

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Report from the African Glaucoma Congress
Herndon Leon (1)
1. Duke Eye Center
The success of the 1st African Glaucoma Summit marks an important beginning
toward reducing the scourge of glaucoma-related vision loss in Western
Africa, according to the meeting›s organizers. The unique programme was
held in Accra, Ghana, August 6-7, 2010, and was an initiative proposed by
the leaders of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) World Glaucoma
Projects Committee, Shlomo Melamed, MD, Tarek Shaarawy, MD, and Leon
Herndon, MD, (chairmen). Having been actively involved in medical outreach
efforts in Africa, all three glaucoma specialists recognized a dire need to
improve glaucoma care in that region. The meeting had 222 attendees, with
representatives from 27 African countries and including the Hon Robert Joseph
Mettle-Nunoo, Ghanaian Deputy-Minister of Health, Dr Anarfi Asamoah-Baah,
Deputy Director General of the WHO, and other WHO, NGO, and industry
representative. The programme›s agenda covered eight topics: ‹glaucoma
education ‹, best treatment choices ‹, incorporating glaucoma management into
existing ophthalmological programmes ‹, screening methodology for advanced
glaucoma cases with imminent risk of blindness ‹, centers of excellence for
glaucoma in Africa ‹, enhancing awareness in the public, government, and
health care profession ‹, communication ‹, community and industry support.t
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Glaucoma Surgical Training in Ghana
Nolan Winnie (1)
1. Moorfields Eye Hospital
The prevalence of Primary open angle glaucoma in West Africa is 4 times that
of European derived populations. A significant hindrance to tackling glaucoma
blindness in Africa is the lack of ophthalmologists with the skills required to
detect and treat the disease. Glaucoma surgery may be the most cost-effective
method by which glaucoma blindness can be prevented in this population. This
presentation will focus on a project underway to set up a surgical training centre
in Ghana and discuss in detail the completed pilot course on trabeculectomy
training.
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What is the Most Cost-Effective Screening Method for Glaucoma in
Areas of Limited Resources?
Ningli Wang (1)
1. Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Population-based screening is a strategy commonly utilized to detect disease
and to prevent morbidity. However, not all diseases are amenable to screening.
China has a large burden of disease. Twenty-two percent of global population
only shares two percent of global health care input. In this scenario, glaucoma,
as a relatively “rare” disease in China, it is not suitable for population-based
screening. Another barrier is the lack of acceptable and accurate screening
tests. Screening in the high risk population is more cost-effective.
Binocular Vision / Orthoptics
Fri 17 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Capital Suite 1
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Orthoptics Basics and Beyond: Amblyopia, Binocular Vision,
Concomitant Strabismus and Inconmitant Strabismus
McMain Karen (1)
1. IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University
Abstract not available
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Orthoptics Basics and Beyond: Amblyopia, Binocular Vision,
Concomitant Strabismus and Inconmitant Strabismus
Godts Daisy (1)
1. Antwerp University Hospital
Abstract not available
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Orthoptics Basics and Beyond: Amblyopia, Binocular Vision,
Concomitant Strabismus and Inconmitant Strabismus
Oystreck Darren (1)
1. King Saud University
The field of Orthoptics involves the clinical assessment of ocular alignment,
eye movements, amblyopia and disorders of binocular vision. This session will
provide an overview about the profession, terminology, commonly employed
tools and examples of disorders seen in an Orthoptic clinic.
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Orthoptics Basics and Beyond: Amblyopia, Binocular Vision,
Concomitant Strabismus and Inconmitant Strabismus
Al Kahmous Lina (1)
1. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Abstract not available
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Orthoptics Basics and Beyond: Amblyopia, Binocular Vision,
Concomitant Strabismus and Inconmitant Strabismus
Arnoldi Kyle (1)
1. State University of New York at Buffalo
Abstract not available
Integrating Eye Care with the Health Care System: A Debate
Fri 17 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Capital Suite 7
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In Favor of ‹Strongly for Integration›
Faal Hannah (1)
1. Sightsavers
Abstract not available
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In Favor of ‹Strongly for Integration›
Qureshi Muhammad Babar (1)
1. Comprehensive Health and Education Forum (CHEF) International
Abstract not available
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In Favor of ‹Not for Total Integration ‹
Ravilla Thulasiraj (1)
1. Aravind Eye Care System
Abstract not available
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In Favor of ‹Not for Total Integration ‹
Lucke Klaus (1)
1. Augenklinik Universitätsallee
Abstract not available
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In Favor of ‹Not for Total Integration ‹
Kibata Amos
Abstract not available
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