Comprehensive Community Ophthalmology: Principles and Practices for Developing and Emerging Economies

Written by esteemed author Praveen Vashist, this book presents a thorough and extensive guide to community ophthalmology principles and practices, specifically tailored for countries with developing and emerging economies.

This comprehensive resource covers fundamental topics such as basic epidemiology, health economics, and statistics, providing a solid foundation for global eye healthcare programs. The book also equips readers with essential skills for community-based epidemiological projects in eye care, drawing from the authors’ extensive experience in conducting epidemiological surveys funded by prominent organizations like the Ministry of Health, WHO, and Indian Council of Medical Research.

Designed for ophthalmologists, public health specialists, physician-scientists, researchers, eye care program managers, optometrists, and academicians involved in community ophthalmology operational studies, this book provides practical knowledge and expertise in community ophthalmology.

Key Features

• Presents a single, comprehensive platform for understanding community ophthalmology, covering statistics, epidemiology, and financing in an easy-to-follow, succinct manner.
• Serves as a robust resource and advanced teaching tool for medical professionals, providing in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
• Features well-illustrated, concise chapters for a better understanding of various aspects of public health in eye care.
• Offers valuable tips and tricks for dealing with expected and unexpected situations during epidemiological research and data collection in the field.

Published by CRC Press in October 2023, this book is available in English and can be identified by its ISBN numbers: 9781032271583 and 9781000955699.