I WANT TO SEE
Vision for the World
by Arthur S M Lim (National University of Singapore)
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:
- Introduction: From Dreams to Actions
- I Want to See
- Tianjin Centre:
A Model for the World to Follow
- Increasing Importance of Eye Surgeons in Mass Cataract Blindness — A Megatrend
- Quality Cataract Surgery in Rural Asia in the 21st Century
- Eye Surgeons — Seize the Opportunity
- Changing World Opinion?
- Ophthalmology in Asia Awakes!
- Towards Perfect Outcome in Cataract Surgery: The Eye Surgeon's Role
- The Dilemma of Ophthalmic Changes Spreads to Asia
- WORLDEYES
- Epilogue — The Glorious Future for Ophthalmology
Readership: Medical undergraduates, ophthalmologists, general practitioners,
World Health Organizations and the general public.
"This beautifully prepared volume is a result of your commitment to provide the best possible eye care for people throughout the world."
Professor Bradley R Straatsma M.D.
Editor-in-Chief
American Journal of Ophthalmology, USA |
"I'm absolutely enthusiastic about the leadership you are personally providing to our never ending crusade — there are not many crusaders such as you!"
Professor Alfred Sommer M.D.
Dean, School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University, USA |
"You are a living example of what dedication, ideals, and knowledge can contribute to humanity."
Professor Benjamin Boyd M.D.
President, Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, Panama |
"I always read your letters with a lift of heart and your 'Vision for the World' concept is inspiring. I am increasingly convinced by the work you are doing and the magnificent achievement ... in China and your plan to set up ten centres in Asia to reduce this needless form of disability affecting such a multitude of people."
Sir John Wilson C.B.E.
Chairman, IMPACT; Brighton, UK |
"You did it again. I admire your enthusiasm in your battle against cataract blindness. Your monograph on Vision for the World is a masterpiece."
Professor J J De Laey M.D.
Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology
University of Ghent, Belgium |
"The Control of World blindness is now in the hands of eye surgeons of the world. Let us take this opportunity to make the world a better place. What you are doing to help the world's blind is very important."
Professor Gabriel Coscas M.D.
Professor and Chairman, Eye University Clinic of Creteil
University of Paris XII, France |
"It is a beautiful book about a magnificent project that will make so vast a difference to the lives of so many — 40 million — fellow humans. You deserve the warmest accolade and great admiration that will certainly come your way."
Professor Lim Pin
Vice-Chancellor
National University of Singapore |
| 216pp |
Pub. date: Jul 2000 |
