Global Oculoplastics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0443219680 ISBN 13 : 9780443219689

Editeur : Academic Press, 2024

Synopsis

Global Oculoplastics provides details on addressing a large range of oculofacial plastic procedures with a focus on situations in the resource-poor setting where there may be minimal equipment or supplies. Through comprehensive descriptions, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, practitioners will gain practical knowledge essential for providing high-quality care under challenging conditions. In addition, for those wishing to effect systemic change, there are chapters about working successfully in complicated medical situations worldwide.

This book is organized into two distinct parts. Part 1 delves into the foundational aspects of global ophthalmology, addressing why cultural sensitivity, ethics, and collaboration with local partners are crucial. It also prepares professionals for working in environments with limited resources, such as unreliable electricity, water, and sterilization facilities.

Part 2 shifts focus to the practical application of oculoplastic techniques. It covers various conditions encountered during global missions and offers guidance on delivering effective surgical care with limited resources and implants.

This book is designed to be a critical resource for practitioners facing the daily challenges of addressing complex oculofacial issues in resource-poor settings. Its straightforward, yet thorough, "how-to" method descriptions will be particularly useful for surgeons tackling a wide range of oculoplastic conditions.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Morris Hartstein, MD, FACS, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Tel Aviv University-School of Medicine and Director of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Shamir Medical Center, is Founding Director of "Operation Ethiopia," which provides eyecare to the disadvantaged, including treatment for and prevention of blindness and eye disease. Dr. Hartstein brought 18 Ethiopian ophthalmologists to Israel for advanced training, spending significant time training half the oculoplastic surgeons in Ethiopia.

He edited four bestselling textbooks in oculoplastic surgery, authored over 40 book chapters, and, for the past 25 years, has directed a cadaver workshop at Saint Louis University for international physicians. He has treated 7,000 patients, overseen 1000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries, performed hundreds of complex oculoplastic procedures, and distributed thousands of free eyeglasses and medications. Dr. Hartstein received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award, the ASOPRS Research Award, and in 2022 received the AAO's Outstanding Human Service Award.

Cat Burkat, MD FACS is Professor in Ophthalmology and Co-Director of University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Ophthalmology. Fellowship-trained in an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and facial surgery fellowship, she has written over 90 book chapters, Editor for 3 oculofacial surgery textbooks, and directed over 70 courses at AAO meetings. She served as 4-year Program Chair for ASOPRS Scientific Fall/Spring Symposia, and AAO Oculofacial Subspecialty Day. She is Editor-in-Chief and Oculoplastics Lead Editor of the AAO EyeWiki website, and received the AAO Senior Achievement and Secretariat Awards.

She represents ASOPRS in the World Ophthalmology Congress/International Council of Ophthalmology, and is Founding Director of 2 nonprofit organizations for oculoplastics/ophthalmology trips worldwide. She received the 2022 University of Wisconsin Women of Color Award, 2022 ASOPRS Service Award, ASOPRS Outstanding Contribution Award, and ASOPRS 2022 Orkan Stasior Leadership Award for distinguished service in education, research, and humanitarian activities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0443219680
• ISBN 13: 9780443219689
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Éditeur: E Hartstein, Burkat
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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