Standard list for a VISION 2020 eye care service unit
The Standard list is produced under the guidance of the Technology Programme Committee of the Global Initiative for the Elimination of Avoidable Blindness. It aims to assist programme managers and medical personnel to set up and manage eye care services. It suggests the equipment, instruments, and supplies required to primary and secondary level (district) eye care units serving a population of 500,000 to 1 million.
The newly revised edition has additional sections on paediatric and general anaesthesia. Diagnostic and surgical equipment sections have been expanded to include the needs of units involved in the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with childhood blindness. The list gives the contact details of a range of suitable suppliers. Additionally the list can be used as a source of information where local purchasing is feasible or can be developed.
The list can be downloaded on www.v2020.org or a print version can be obtained by sending your name, occupation, and postal address to: Teaching Aids at Low Cost (TALC), PO Box 49, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL 1 5TX, UK Email: info@talcuk.org Website: www.talc.org/featured-publishers/iceh.htm Cost is UK £3 plus post and packing (free to low- and middle-income countries).