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Management Priorities in Eye Care Delivery for Heads of Eye Hospitals | LAICO

November 20, 2024

Aravind Eye Care System – Attend the management courses at Aravind in the month of January 2025! It is a one week course specially designed for the senior ophthalmologists and others in leadership position in mid-sized and large eye hospitals. The course will give a holistic view about addressing...

19th Annual WAEH Meeting

November 18, 2024

WAEH – We’re excited to announce that the 19th Annual Meeting will take place from Tuesday, October 7, till Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Switzerland and France!🇨🇭🇫🇷 This year’s meeting will be hosted by the Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne, Switzerland,...

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of ophthalmology for obstetricians

November 18, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – Ophthalmic conditions are common in women of childbearing age, and treatments for these are evolving at a fast pace. When these women become pregnant, the obstetrician may be unfamiliar with the effect of pregnancy on their eye condition, the medications used...

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of obstetrics for ophthalmologists

November 18, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – Ophthalmic conditions are common in women of childbearing age, and treatments for these are evolving at a fast pace. When these women become pregnant, a common source of anxiety is both the potential continuation of these medications, as well as what the impact...

Ophthalmic emergency study day

November 18, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – This study day aims to upskill ophthalmic practitioners in the triaging, assessment and management of emergency eye conditions. The day will include both theoretical teaching and a practical skills session. Study day for ophthalmic...

Short Recap 18th Annual WAEH Meeting

November 14, 2024
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WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Thank you for hosting the 18th Annual WAEH Meeting WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Group Photo at AIER Eye Hospital Group, Changsha Download the group photo here WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Thank you for hosting the 18th Annual WAEH Meeting WAEH...

How to log in for the Annual Meeting

November 11, 2024
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Last things to do before you leave for the 18th Annual Meeting! See the key points below! WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Tips for travelling Bring some cash Chinese money – get it already in your own airport if available Get your VISA before you enter China Buy a VPN before...

WAEH 18th Annual Meeting

November 1, 2024
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Going with the bullet train from Changsha to Shanghai? Please send us a copy of your passport if not done already! If you’d like to take the bullet train from Changsha to Shanghai, please send your passport details to Maaike: Maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org Programme & Abstracts...

News from our member L V Prasad Eye Institute

October 31, 2024
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The Liberia Eye Center Liberia, in Western Africa, has an estimated age-standardised prevalence of vision loss of 17% (all causes). India has about 22%, but with a population that is many times bigger. For many years, Liberians needing treatment for most cases of vision loss had to travel to...

WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources

October 31, 2024

WAEH – Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital? Join the Community of Practice about Human Resources! Date: December 4, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CET Register here The Human Resources Community of...

WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources

October 31, 2024

WAEH – Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital? Join the Community of Practice about Human Resources! Date: September 11, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CEST Register here The Human Resources Community...

WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources

October 31, 2024

WAEH – Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital? Join the Community of Practice about Human Resources! Date: June 19, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CEST Register here The Human Resources Community of...

WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources

October 31, 2024

WAEH – Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital? Join the Community of Practice about Human Resources! Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CET Register here The Human Resources Community of...

Christine Nelson, M.D., received the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Humanitarian Award!

October 28, 2024
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News from our member Kellogg Eye Center In recognition of a career of dedicated service, Christine Nelson, M.D., was presented with the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Humanitarian Award. The annual award recognizes a WIO member’s efforts to improve lives, alleviate suffering and contribute...

WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health

October 22, 2024

WAEH – Want to know more about education for nurses? Please join our Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel! Date: December 11, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CEST Register here The Community of Practice for Nurses and...

WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health

October 22, 2024

WAEH – Want to know more about education for nurses? Please join our Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel! Date: September 18, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CEST Register here The Community of Practice for Nurses and...

WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health

October 22, 2024

WAEH – Want to know more about education for nurses? Please join our Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel! Date: June 26, 2025 Time: 01.00 PM CEST Register here The Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied...

WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health

October 22, 2024

WAEH – Want to know more about education for nurses? Please join our Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel with Liza Raymundo, RN, BSN, and Natalia Gurova, RN, BSN, CPAN, from John Hopkins Medicine about An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Pediatric Outpatient Ophthalmology...

WAEH Newsletter October

October 15, 2024
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WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Register now and check this carefully!! Important Visa Information Please ensure that you check whether you need a visa for your upcoming trip. Some countries, including the United States, India, and others, have mandatory visa requirements and may have longer...

Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

October 3, 2024

This NEW course is suitable for comprehensive/general ophthalmologists, urgent care and primary care, optometrists and nurse practitioners. Register here.

YAG laser training for nurses and AHPs

October 3, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – Ideal for senior nurses and allied health professionals who is ready to take their clinical skills to the next level? Register here.

Moorfields corneal suturing and penetrating keratoplasty wet lab

October 3, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – This NEW course will provide hands on experience in corneal suturing on model and human corneas, for those wishes to learn or master this skill. Register here.

Eye emergencies for the non-ophthalmologist

October 3, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – Learn the knowledge, skills and confidence to evaluate and where appropriate to manage common ocular ophthalmology emergencies, in this half day course. Register here.

New Associate WAEH Member: Saigon Eye Hospital!

October 2, 2024
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The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Saigon Eye Hospital from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead! As we look ahead, the WAEH is excited about the potential and contributions that...

News from our member L V Prasad Eye Institute

October 1, 2024
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50k Corneal Transplants This month, L V Prasad Eye Institute achieved a significant milestone when we touched the mark of performing 50,000th corneal transplant at our Institute. It is possibly the highest number ever by a single organisation/Institute anywhere in the world. We are excited that...

Cao Thang Eye Hospital in Vietnam: Renewed WAEH Membership!

September 30, 2024
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The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Cao Thang Eye Hospital from Vietnam with the renewal of their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead! Cao Thang Eye Hospital is proud to be the only eye hospital in Vietnam to have continuously...

New Associate Member Alert: Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital

September 30, 2024
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The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital from China with their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead! Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital, established in 2019, is a specialized hospital focused on ophthalmic...

Mumm and Colleagues Find Context-Specific Genetic Regulation of RGC Regeneration

September 16, 2024
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Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Jeff Mumm, Ph.D., the Helen Larson & Charles Glenn Grover Professor of Ophthalmology, and colleagues identified 18 genes that regulate retinal ganglion cell regeneration in zebrafish. Their work suggests that the mechanisms regulating regeneration are context-specific....

Collins and Colleagues Explore Association of Sociodemographic Characteristics with Pediatric Vision Screening and Eye Care

September 16, 2024
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Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins An analysis of the 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health by Megan Collins, M.D., M.P.H., the Allan and Claire Jensen Professor of Ophthalmology, and colleagues concluded that targeted strategies are needed to increase vision screening and access to eye...

Wilmer Grand Rounds

September 16, 2024

Join Wilmer for virtual Grand Rounds, Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:30am. CME credit is available for Johns Hopkins affiliates. Click here to join these upcoming sessions: • Sept. 26: Glaucoma • Oct. 3: General •...

AI Innovation Center at Wilmer

September 16, 2024
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Wilmer Eye announced on September 12 the establishment of the James P. Gills Jr., M.D. & Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center. The center will function as a hub for investigating and implementing the use of artificial intelligence in clinical research, scientist and...

Moorfields cornea focus 2024

September 16, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – This year’s meeting with focus on Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP). This is a hybrid event that you can join in-person at the RSM or virtually via live stream. Register here!

Fundoscopy training programme

September 16, 2024

Workshops by Moorfields Education – Brand new course! Limited spaces. This is your chance to develop your knowledge and skill in fundus biomicroscopy assessment using relevant diagnostic lenses. Register here!

Wilmer’s 26th Annual Technician Course

September 10, 2024
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Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the Wilmer Eye Institute’s 26th Annual Technician Course will take place Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for ophthalmic technicians — at all levels — to discover new...

Watch the recording of the Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel

September 10, 2024
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Watch now: recording of the WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health personnel about Opthalmic nurse education / professional development!! This meetup was led by Tendai Gwenhure, Clinical Educator (Lead for Student Nurse’s/ RTP Nurses), Moorfields from London, The United Kingdom,...

Watch the recording of the Community of Practice Human Resources!

September 10, 2024
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Watch now: recording of the WAEH Community Human Resources about Protecting employees against non-preferred behaviour from patients and colleagues!! This meetup was led by Jos Hubers, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands, and Angela Smith, Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom.Watch the...

News from our member L V Prasad Eye Institute

September 2, 2024
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This month, we hosted Derek Hodkey, Orbis’ CEO, at the Institute. As our teams took Derek around, it was a good opportunity to revisit the decades of work Orbis and LVPEI have collaborated on together: training programs, treatments especially for children, and our partnerships in innovation, research,...

WAEH Newsletter

August 27, 2024
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WAEH 18th Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Now Open: Share your innovative projects! The 18th annual meeting of the WAEH is getting closer and closer! From November 7 to 12, we will visit AIER Eye Hospital in Changsha and Shanghai Eye and ENT Hospital in Shanghai, China. Don’t miss...

Aravind Eye Care System: Webinar on Best Practices in Refraction

August 21, 2024

Stem Cell Solutions for Corneal Transplants

August 19, 2024
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News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine Most people know the cornea is the outermost tissue of the eye — the part that you touch when you put in contact lenses. What people may not know is that the cornea has five layers, the innermost of which is the endothelium....