Saúde Pública Ocular

Public Eye Health: Primary Care and Education" - Comprehensive guide to vision

Official Theme of the 67th Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology 2023

OCULAR PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIMARY CARE AND EDUCATION

Rapporteurs: José Augusto Alves Ottaiano, Marcos Ávila, Maria Auxiliadora Monteiro Frazão, Milton Ruiz Alves

This innovative compendium Official Theme of the 67th Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology 2023 dives deep into the vital intersection between primary care and ophthalmology teaching in the context of Brazilian public health.

Browse its comprehensive sections and discover the pillars that underpin the nation's eye health:

Section I: "Health, Visual Impairment and Social Responsibility" - Explore the nuances of visual impairment, its social implications and the responsibility we all share.

Section II: "History of Ophthalmology in the Public Health System" - Travel through time and understand the evolution of public eye health in Brazil, from its origins to the fundamental role of the Unified Health System (SUS).

Section III: "The Role of the CBO in Ocular Health" - Discover how the Conselho Brasileiro de Ophthalmologia (CBO) influences and shapes public policy in eye health, including visionary projects such as "More Access to Ocular Health in the SUS".

Section IV: "Education and Qualification" - Delve into the training of highly qualified professionals, from innovative teaching methods to the importance of continuous assessment and evaluation.

Section V: "Ocular Health in Primary Care" - Explore the essentiality of ophthalmology in primary health care, the legal frameworks that support it and the concrete proposals of the CBO to strengthen this hierarchical network in the SUS.

This book is more than an academic guide - it is a tool to shape the future of visual health in Brazil. Physicians, medical students, and anyone interested in eye health will find this book a source of in-depth and practical knowledge.

Join us on this journey of discovery and transformation of Brazilian eye health. Get your copy and contribute to building a country with a healthy and vibrant vision for all citizens.