World Association of Eye Hospitals
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| Established | June 3, 2007 |
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| Type | Health care organization |
| Headquarters | Worldwide |
| Services | Ophthalmology |
Key people | J.C.A. Sol (Chairman, as of 2012) |
| Website | www.waeh.org |
The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) is an international network of eye hospitals, founded in 2007 in Rotterdam.[1] It advocates ophthalmology practice through social outreach and by providing information on eye care and health care administration.[2]
Activities
- Exchange information and knowledge [2]
- Exchange of personnel to enhance international network and exchange of best practice [citation needed]
- Stimulate international scientific cooperation between members [citation needed]
Admission criteria (full member)
The admission criteria include specialising at an eye hospital or eye department, with at least 5 sub-specialities (cornea, glaucoma, cataract, retina, pediatric, neuro, oculoplastics and uveitis), having carried out at least 5000 operations, possessing research and resident training programs, provision of community services, primary care and emergency service, and meeting international and national quality standards.[citation needed]
Members of the Association
- Aravind Eye Hospitals (India)
- Beijing Tongren Hospital (China)
- L. V. Prasad Eye Institute (India)
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear (United States)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (England)
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (United States)
- Phillips Eye Institute (United States)
- Prima Saigon Eye Hospital (Vietnam)
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Australia)
- Singapore National Eye Centre (Singapore)
- Wills Eye Hospital (United States)
- Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute (United States)
References
- ^ Heijde, Roel van der; Deichmann, Dirk (2018-10-30). "How One Hospital Improved Patient Safety in 10 Minutes a Day". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ a b "World Association of Eye Hospitals elects Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi as a member of the Board of Directors The official Saudi Press Agency". www.spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2023-02-25.