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June 9, 2019 |
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The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships in Ophthalmology
A number of online distance learning Masters scholarships are available in the field of Ophthalmology for students from Africa, South Asia, Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Central and South America who have been accepted for admission to the two-year, part-time online ChM (Master of Surgery) in Clinical Ophthalmology in academic session 2019/20.
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May 1, 2019 |
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ICO Exams Application Form for Subspecialty Examination
ICO Exams Application Form for the Subspecialty Examination 2019.
Download the ICO Subspecialty Exam application form.
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February 26, 2019 |
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Orbis International Launches eLearning courses in Spanish and Mandarin
Orbis International has launched four new courses on their telemedicine platform, Cybersight.org. Anyone can register and access the new Spanish and Mandarin versions of “Fundamentals in MSICS” and “Ophthalmic Nursing Fundamentals”.
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ORBIS International |
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January 21, 2019 |
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Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health: A Global Compendium of Good Practice
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January 21, 2019 |
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Helen Keller Foundation 2020 Award Call for Nominations
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ICO Examinations |
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September 26, 2018 |
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ICO Exams Instruction Book - Clinical Ophthalmology
Instruction Book for the ICO's Clinical Ophthalmology Examinations.
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ICO Examinations |
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September 26, 2018 |
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ICO Exams Instruction Book - Optics, Refraction and Instruments
Instruction book for the ICO's Optics, Refraction and Instruments Examinations.
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September 26, 2018 |
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ICO Exams Instruction Book - Visual Sciences
Instruction book for the ICO's Visual Sciences exams.
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ICO Examinations |
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September 26, 2018 |
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ICO Exams - e-source resources
This document is a guide to useful texts, websites etc. It contains texts and websites which cover the areas to be studied to acquire the knowledge to pass the examination.
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September 26, 2018 |
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2018 China-Africa Eye Health Cooperation Forum Report
Summary report on the 2018 China-Africa Eye Health Cooperation Forum.
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June 15, 2018 |
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The Barcelona Principles: An Agreement on the use of human donated tissue for ocular transplantation, research, and future technologies.
The Barcelona Principles were developed by the Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations (Lead), in conjunction with the International Council of Ophthalmology, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, The Cornea Society, and in regions without eye bank representation, and in regions without an eye bank association, ophthalmology societies such as the Ophthalmology Society of the West Indies, and the Pacific Eye Care Society. They provide guidance to Custodians, and those requiring human tissue for ocular surgery, training and future technologies.
Access versions of The Barcelona Principles in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), French, Portuguese-Brazilian and Spanish (Latin).
The Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations acknowledge the Centre for Eye Research Australia for overseeing the project, and for individual languages: Arabic: Haitham Al Mahrouqi, Chinese: Chia-Li Pang, French: Christine Milot and Patricia-Ann Laughrea, Portuguese-Brazilian: Ana Maria Guimarães Garcia, Luciene Barbosa de Sousa, and Bruno Lovaglio Cançado Trindade, and Spanish: Enrique O Graue-Hernández.
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Gloabal Alliance of Eye Bank Alliances |
Education Initiatives |
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April 12, 2018 |
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ICO Position on Training Teams
The International Council of Ophthalmology advocates for and encourages comprehensive team training as an essential strategy to achieve Universal Eye Health.
There is evidence that patients receive higher quality care and are safer when services are provided by effective teams. Training as a team promotes better communication, coordination, and cooperation.
Transitioning from traditional clinical, institutionally-based training for ophthalmologists to a wider team-based training approach will both optimize performance and contribute to accessible, affordable, comprehensive eye care for the betterment of our patients and communities.
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Board of Directors, International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
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Board of Directors, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
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Board of Directors, International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
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Board of Directors, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
Read the ICO Position on Training Teams
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Eye Care |
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March 28, 2018 |
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RAAB Repository
Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) is a rapid, population-based survey methodology on blindness, visual impairment and eye care services among people aged 50 years and over. Findings from RACSS and RAAB are essential as baseline data for planning of intervention programmes to eliminate avoidable blindness, and to measure achievements over time of ongoing intervention programmes.
Learn more at raabdata.info
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RAAB Repository |
Education Subspecialty Education |
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March 16, 2018 |
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Surgical Assessment Tool: ICO-OSCAR in English, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, and French
The ICO Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric (ICO-OSCAR) is a standardized, internationally-valid tool to teach and assess an ophthalmologist’s competence in performing surgery. This behavioral and skill-based rubric for evaluators, allows the evaluator to use the ICO-OSCAR to objectively assess the resident’s competence in performing a specific procedure. It also gives the resident a tool to better gauge their own performance.
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Accreditation Education Ophthalmic Educators Ophthalmology Residency Education |
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December 30, 2017 |
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ICO International Guidelines for Accreditation of Ophthalmology Training Programs
The ICO Accreditation and Certification Committee has developed recommended guidelines for ophthalmology training programs. These guidelines can be used as written or adapted for local needs by training program directors and departments as benchmarks to strive for, or by accreditation bodies to guide their accreditation process.
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December 13, 2017 |
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Cataract surgery and environmental sustainability: Waste and lifecycle assessment of phacoemulsification at a private healthcare facility
Aravind Eye Care System in southern India generates 250 grams of waste per phacoemulsification and nearly 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide-equivalents in greenhouse gases. This is approximately 5% of the United Kingdom's phaco carbon footprint with comparable outcomes. A majority of Aravind's lifecycle environmental emissions occur in the sterilization process of reusable instruments because their surgical system uses largely reusable instruments and materials. Electricity use in the operating room and the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) accounts for 10% to 25% of most environmental emissions.
Read more about the papers conclusions and download a full PDF.
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Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery |
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December 11, 2017 |
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Basic Course in Glaucoma
This course consists of 4 modules that address basic aspects of glaucoma diagnosis: Intraocular Pressure, Gonioscopy, Standard Automated Perimetry, and Clinical Examination of the Optic Nerve.
These modules were written by world renowned experts in the field, and reviewed by members of the WGA Education Committee. They are intended for ophthalmologists and other eye-care providers.
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World Glaucoma Association |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 Diabetic Eye Care |
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December 4, 2017 |
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Global Statement on Diabetes and Eye Heath
The ICO, International Diabetes Federation, World Council of Optometry, and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness have released a jointGlobal Statement on Diabetes and Eye Heath calling for urgent action from governments, medical associations, service providers, and patient organizations to:
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Integrate eye health within routine diabetes care by primary health care providers
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Improve collaboration across the diabetes and eye health sectors
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Foster and support patient-centered care approaches for diabetic eye health.
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October 13, 2017 |
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ICO 360° Assessment Tool
The ICO 360° Assessment is a multi-source feedback tool to assess and provide feedback to residents regarding their competence in “soft skills” such as interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice. The ICO recommends 360-degree assessments for evaluations, and this is the first tool developed for ophthalmology residents that has received international content validation.
Translations are now available in Spanish and Portuguese. Appreciation is extended to the volunteer translators at Translators Without Borders for their work on these translations.
Download below:
English:
Spanish
We thank Dr. Gabriela Palis for her contribution to the following translation:
Portuguese
We thank Dr. Helena Filipe for her contribution to the following translation:
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October 2, 2017 |
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Cannula dacryocystorhinostomy: a simple, innovative and cost-effective method of lacrimal surgery
This is a simple and cost effective technique require minimal resources and provide same results.
Access the resource.
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Shreya Shah |
