Ego sum Pastor Bonus…

John Pastor Ansah

The impact of structural adjustment programme on the economic situation in many African countries can not be overemphasised. Over more than a decade of implementing neo-liberal economic policies by the Bretton Woods institution it is of great importance to document the lessons learnt. This paper explains how the expected effect of structural adjustment policies produced unintended effects which...

Pentecost: Paul the Pastor in 2 Corinthians

Refractive Surgery Bonus Feature

SEPTEMBER 2010 CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY TODAY EUROPE 25 A stigmatism is an optical defect that may lead to shadowing, loss of contrast sensitivity, distortion, blurred vision, and ghosting. There are two types of astigmatism, regular and irregular. Irregular astigmatism is often caused by a corneal scar or scattering in the crystalline lens. It is estimated that astigmatism of more than -0...

Cataract Surgery Bonus Feature

JULY/AUGUST 2010 CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY TODAY EUROPE 15 H ydrophilic IOLs have many appealing characteristics, such as good optical clarity, good biocompatibility, a low incidence of dysphotopias, and good compressibility allowing implantation through small incisions. Many of these characteristics are due to the water content of hydrophilic lenses, which can vary from 18% to 30%. In cont...

Cataract Surgery Bonus Feature

FEBRUARY 2011 CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY TODAY EUROPE 17 C ataract surgery has transitioned from a standardized, lens-based procedure to refractive surgery. This evolution has required the assembly of different parts, like a puzzle, to optimize postoperative distance and near UCVA. New phaco platforms, instruments, and IOLs, along with the new techniques and the right attitude, have enabled ...