Eye Surgery for the Prevention of Blindness

Synopsis

Demonstrates methods of eye surgery that can be used in remote situations. In three parts: 1 (20 min): surgery for intracapsular cataract extraction; 2 (14 min): lid roation and mucous membrane grafts for upper eyelid entropion; 3 (9 min): trabeculectomy for glaucoma.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 43 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Uses

Trainee opthalmic surgeons in developing countries.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cataracts; eye disorders; glaucoma; ophthalmology; surgery

Credits

Writer

David Yorston

Distributor

Name

Institute of Ophthalmology

Phone

020 7608 6910

Fax

020 7250 3207

Address

International Centre for Eye Health
Department of Preventative Ophthalmology
11-43 Bath Street
London
EC1V 9EL