Textbook of Community Ophthalmology (ePub Book)

Textbook of Community Ophthalmology (ePub Book)

by Praveen Vashist (Author)

Introduction:
“Community Ophthalmology Principles and Practice” by Praveen Vashist is a book that delves into the principles and practices of community ophthalmology, with a special focus on countries with developing and emerging economies. It covers basic epidemiology and health economics, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of global eye healthcare programs, as well as skills for community-based epidemiological projects in eye care. Throughout the book, the editors share their vast experience in conducting various epidemiological surveys funded by the Ministry of Health, WHO, Indian Council of Medical Research, and others. They offer practical knowledge to medical professionals, researchers, eye care program managers, and academicians involved in community ophthalmology operational studies.

Analysis:
The book offers an easy-to-digest and succinct method of learning statistics and epidemiology pertinent to financing in community ophthalmology. It is an excellent resource and advanced teaching tool for medical professionals looking to enhance their expertise in eye care program management while effectively applying the principles of community ophthalmology.

The authors offer tips and tricks for dealing with the expected and unexpected conditions encountered while conducting epidemiological research and data collections in the field, ensuring readers are better equipped to implement a community ophthalmology program successfully. Through well-illustrated and succinct chapters, readers can gain a better understanding of the various aspects of public health in eye care.

One of the unique elements of the book is the focus on community ophthalmology principles and practice for countries with developing and emerging economies. The principles offered in the book are tailored to the specific challenges and limitations that medical professionals in such economies face. Therefore, it is highly recommended for medical practitioners working in these economies.

Key Features:
– Comprehensive treatise on community ophthalmology principles and practices
– Easy-to-digest chapters on basic epidemiology, health economics, and statistics
– Advanced teaching tool for medical professionals
– Well-illustrated and succinct chapters for better understanding of various aspects of public health in eye care
– Provides tips and tricks for dealing with both expected and unexpected situations while conducting epidemiological research and data collection in the field.
– Offers principles tailored to the challenges and limitations medical professionals face in countries with developing and emerging economies

Target Audience:
The book is an excellent resource for a broad range of medical professionals. It is ideal for ophthalmologists and public health specialists, physician-scientists, researchers, eye care program managers, optometrists, and academicians involved in community ophthalmology operational studies. Moreover, it is particularly useful for medical practitioners working in countries with developing and emerging economies, where the challenges in implementing community ophthalmology are more significant.

Conclusion:
“Community Ophthalmology Principles and Practice” by Praveen Vashist is a comprehensive book on community ophthalmology principles and practices for countries with developing and emerging economies. It offers an excellent foundation for global eye healthcare programs, skills for community-based epidemiological projects in eye care, and a comprehensive understanding of health economics. With well-illustrated and succinct chapters, readers can gain a better understanding of public health in eye care. The book is an advanced teaching tool for medical professionals and an excellent resource for medical practitioners in countries with limited resources.