How Can Hospital Programs be Strengthened to Enhance Achievement of VISION 2020 Objectives?
2011
Strengthening Hospital Programs for VISION 2020 Objectives
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ravilla Thulasiraj, Joseph Sanil
Primary Institution: Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Aravind Eye Care System
Hypothesis
How can hospital programs be strengthened to enhance the achievement of VISION 2020 objectives?
Conclusion
Improving management processes in eye care can significantly enhance service delivery and reduce avoidable blindness.
Supporting Evidence
- 80% of blindness can be cured with existing clinical knowledge.
- Only 25% of eye care resources are currently utilized.
- The World Bank-assisted program exceeded its target by performing 15.35 million cataract surgeries.
Takeaway
This study shows that better management in hospitals can help more people get the eye care they need, which can prevent blindness.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific quantitative data or detailed methodologies for the proposed management strategies.
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