ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EYE CARE PROGRAMME community OPTOMETRY 1.pptx

ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EYE CARE PROGRAMME community OPTOMETRY 1.pptx

1. Organization and M anagement of Eye care program me S ervice delivery models

2. Organization & Management Service delivery models Human resources Infrastructure & Equipment Community engagement & outreach Partnership & Collaboration Monitoring & evaluation Financing mechanisms Policy & advocacy

3. 1. Service delivery models Eye care programs can adopt various service delivery models based on the level of care required: Primary Eye Care: Provided at the community level by trained primary health care workers. Includes basic eye screening, health education, and referral services. Secondary Eye Care: Offered at district hospitals or regional eye care centers. Includes comprehensive eye examinations, treatment for common eye conditions, and some surgical interventions. Tertiary Eye Care: Delivered at specialized eye hospitals or referral centers. Involves advanced diagnostic tests, complex surgical procedures (e.g., cataract surgery, corneal transplants), and rehabilitation services for visually impaired individuals.

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5. Ophthalmologists: Medical doctors specialized in eye care who diagnose and treat eye diseases. Optometrists: Provide primary eye care services such as vision testing, prescribing glasses, and detecting common eye conditions. Ophthalmic Nurses: Assist in surgeries, provide pre-operative and post-operative care, and manage outpatient clinics . Community Health Workers: Trained to conduct basic eye screenings, promote eye health education, and facilitate referrals.

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7. Key infrastructure and equipment required for eye care services: Facilities: Properly equipped examination rooms, outpatient clinics, surgical theaters, and rehabilitation centers. Diagnostic Equipment: Includes slit lamps, tonometer (for measuring eye pressure), fundus cameras (for retinal imaging), and optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines. Surgical Equipment: Instruments for various eye surgeries, sterilization units, and anesthesia equipment.

8. 4. Community engagement & outreach Engaging communities to improve eye health awareness and access to services: Health Education: Conducting awareness campaigns on common eye diseases, preventive measures, and the importance of regular eye check-ups. Outreach Programs: Mobile eye clinics to reach remote areas, school eye health programs, and community-based screening campaigns.

9. 5. Partnership and Collaboration Collaboration with various stakeholders enhances program effectiveness: Government Agencies: Health ministries for policy support and funding. NGOs and International Organizations: Provide technical assistance, funding opportunities, and advocacy support. Private Sector: Partnering with private hospitals, eye care providers, and corporate entities for resource mobilization and service delivery.

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11. Continuous assessment to ensure quality and effectiveness: Monitoring: Tracking service utilization rates, patient outcomes, and adherence to treatment protocols. Evaluation: Assessing the impact of interventions, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring accountability to stakeholders.

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13. Ensuring long-term funding mechanisms: Government Support: Allocation of budgetary resources for eye care services within national health budgets. Health Insurance: Integration of eye care services into national health insurance schemes. Donor Funding: Securing grants and donations from international organizations and philanthropic foundations.

14. 8. Policy & Advocacy Advocating for eye health at policy levels: Policy Influence: Lobbying for inclusion of eye care in national health policies and strategies. Capacity Building: Strengthening health systems to support comprehensive eye care services. Research and Innovation: Supporting research initiatives for new treatments, technologies, and approaches to eye care.

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