Textbook of Community Ophthalmology is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of community eye health. It highlights the epidemiology of eye diseases, preventive strategies, blindness control programs, and the integration of eye care within health systems. Designed for ophthalmology trainees, medical students, public health professionals, and community health workers, this book provides both theoretical foundations and practical approaches for reducing the global burden of blindness and visual impairment.
🔑 Key Points:
Covers epidemiology of major eye diseases and their impact on populations.
Focuses on preventive ophthalmology and strategies for blindness control.
Explains screening programs for early detection of visual disorders.
Discusses the role of primary eye care and community health workers.
Includes national and international blindness prevention initiatives.
Useful for ophthalmology residents, public health students, optometrists, and NGOs involved in community eye care.
