purpose: to develop strategic planning for ophthalmology education in iran from 2008 to 2010. methods: a qualitative investigation using focus group discussion was conducted during march, 2008 at the ophthalmic research center of shahid beheshti university. six to ten academic members of the ophthalmology department and other stakeholders participated in this study. strengths, weaknesses, oppor...

Over the last 30 years, I have been involved in a number of projects helping to educate and train local ophthalmologists in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands, which lack adequate training and service in neuro-ophthalmology. In this article, I offer an overview of a number of different teaching initiatives and offer practical suggestions to anyone who might wish to become involved.

iran enjoys a glorious history in medicine, ophthalmology and optics and has introduced several great physicians and ophthalmologists to the world. the history of ophthalmology dates back to 6000 years ago; unfortunately we have no manuscripts or petrographies from those eras. the oldest document about ophthalmic diseases can be found in avesta. furthermore, as early as 1600 years ago, genta sh...

Objective. The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions and satisfaction graduates trainees fellowship programs Philippine General Hospital - Department Ophthalmology Visual Sciences (PGH DOVS).Methods. A uniform survey conducted among all ongoing External Disease Cornea, Medical Surgical Vitreo-Retina, Glaucoma, Orbit Oculoplastics, Pediatric Strabismus programs. link emailed part...

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty 2 Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty 3 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty 4 Medical Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, Aksaray State Hospital 5 Medical Doctor, Department of Ophthalm...

purpose: nowadays despite attempts having made by the medical society, health and therapeutic personnel as well as advancements in the therapeutic technology, yet the rate of non-satisfaction and actions by patients continue to increase. the aim of this study was to investigate malpractice complaints against ophthalmologists referred to the state of legal medicine organization.  methods: this i...