![]() ![]() The neighbouring state of Orissa (population 35 million) has no clinics equipped with a laser.Īgainst this background of limited resources, and the pressing problems of untreated cataract, trachoma and refractive error, treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in developing countries has a low priority. There are approximately 15 clinics equipped to carry out laser photocoagulation, half of them in Hyderabad (population 8 million). Andhra Pradesh state, in southern India, has a population of 75 million. Where facilities do exist, distribution is uneven. 4 Between 19, Kikuyu Eye Unit was the only centre in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (total population 75 million) capable of performing posterior vitrectomy. ![]() The Guinness Eye Hospital in eastern Nigeria is the only vitreo-retinal unit for a population of three million people. 3 The level of training and equipment is also much lower in poor countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa there is one ophthalmologist per million people. For example, there are 50 ophthalmologists per million population in N America. 2Īlthough most blind people live in the Third World, ophthalmic personnel and services are concentrated in industrialised countries. However a recent population-based survey in India, found that retinal disease was the primary cause of 12.7% of blindness. Retinal disease is the major cause of visual loss in wealthy countries, but may be less important in the developing world. ![]() 1 About 70% of global blindness is caused by cataract, trachoma, and glaucoma. In contrast, countries with established market economies account for 15% of the global population, but only 6% of blindness. Sub-Saharan Africa contains less than 10% of the world’s people, but 20% of the world’s blind. Of these 38 million, 90% live in the developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. 1 This is increasing by about one million per year. I highly recommend him." ~ Michelle F.The World Health Organisation estimated that there were 38 million blind (vision less than 3/60 in the better eye) people in 1995. Wait times can be high, but that is the nature of his field: he is often in the OR for emergent cases. He always answers all my questions at follow-up, and is clearly an expert in his field. My vision is great, and I have had no problems post-operatively (I am now almost 2 years out). He took the time to explain everything to me, and did a thorough exam pre-op. Tang high enough." ~ a happy patient | March 21, 2020 Within a few days I would have been dead or crippled. Tang for his professionalism and expertise. ![]() I am home recovering from the surgery but am indebted to Dr. Doctors at Tufts said if I hadn’t had the surgery NOW I would have suffered a massive stroke within a month because the plaque was flaking off and so far had only affected the facial (hence my eye) artery. I had surgery to remove the plaque blocking my artery. Within a day I had my carotid artery ultrasound which revealed a 90% blockage on the right. Tang insisted I contact my primary physician and see a cardiologist forthwith. Extensive testing over four days, including nuclear & echocardiogram, led to no specific diagnosis. I had been hospitalized a month ago for chest pains. He then asked if I had a heart problem due to plaque observed in my RIGHT eye, the ‘good’ eye. Tang said that the floaters in my left eye would resolve themselves and there was no retinal tear. I was referred to him following floaters and a flashing light occurring in my left eye following cataract surgery. 50: Text us to get on our waitlist for same-day or next-day appointments (Mon-Fri).Planning For Your Appointment At Our Office. ![]()
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