Orbis International Brings Sight-Saving Glaucoma Training to Rural Peru
Orbis International Brings Sight-Saving Glaucoma Training to Rural Peru
TRUJILLO, Peru, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eye care nonprofit Orbis International began a five-day on-site hospital training to enhance the skills of local eye care professionals in treating glaucoma. Despite it being the second-leading cause of blindness in Peru, there is a lack of necessary knowledge for treating the disease.
2024年7月1日，位於秘魯特魯希略的眼科非營利組織Orbis International 開始了爲期五天的現場醫院培訓，以加強當地眼科醫療專業人士治療青光眼的技能。儘管這是秘魯導致失明的第二大原因，但治療該疾病所需的必要知識依然不足。
Held at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (IRO), the leading specialized eye hospital in the rural La Libertad region of northern Peru, the training will improve the surgical techniques of ophthalmologists – who are often the only specialists available for glaucoma care in the region – and train nurses to support these critical surgeries.
在秘魯北部鄉村La Libertad地區領先的眼科專科醫院-區域眼科研究所（IRO）舉行的培訓將改善眼科醫生的手術技巧——這些醫生通常是該地區唯一可用於青光眼治療的專科醫生——並培訓護士支持這些重要手術。
The training is made possible through generous funding from Dr. John E. Downing, an Orbis Volunteer Faculty member and donor, and equipment provided by Alcon.
這項培訓是有Orbis自願教師兼捐贈者Dr. John E. Downing慷慨資助和Alcon提供設備的。
"Dedicated, on-site trainings can make a huge difference in a rural area," says Dr. Doris Macharia, Senior Vice President of Global Programs at Orbis International. "When a hospital is the only option for specialized care, it's critical that its physicians and staff are equipped to handle both common and complex cases. We are grateful for the support that makes this training possible. It will build sight-saving skills that will ultimately transform lives."
"通過專門的現場培訓讓鄉村地區的醫療水平有了長足的進步，" Orbis International全球計劃高級副總裁鄧麗麗博士說:"當醫院是專科護理的唯一選擇時，醫生和工作人員的專業技能和複雜案例處理能力至關重要。我們非常感激讓這個培訓成爲可能的支持。這將建立拯救視力的技能，最終將改變生命。"
Two ophthalmologists will receive hands-on training from Orbis Volunteer Faculty member Dr. Gabriel Lazcano Gomez, a glaucoma expert from Mexico. Four ophthalmic nurses will receive practical training from Orbis staff nurses. During the training, 32 patients with complex glaucoma will undergo surgery. Given that glaucoma primarily affects older individuals, any patients found to have age-related cataracts will receive treatment for this common cause of vision loss as well.
兩名眼科醫生將接受來自墨西哥的Orbis自願教師之一，青光眼專家Gabriel Lazcano Gomez博士的實際操作培訓。Orbis工作人員護士將爲4名眼科護士提供實際培訓。在培訓過程中，將爲32位患有複雜青光眼的患者進行手術。鑑於青光眼主要影響老年人，任何發現有年齡相關白內障的患者都將接受治療，因爲這是視力喪失的常見原因。
Participants will also learn best practices for educating patients on eye health and preventive care, which is especially important in glaucoma cases because blindness from the condition can be avoided, but only with access to early treatment.
參與者還將學習眼健康和預防護理的最佳實踐，這在青光眼病例中尤爲重要，因爲只有接受早期治療才能避免從該病導致的失明。
On-site hospital training allows eye care professionals to learn new skills in their own work environment and with their own equipment, promoting confidence and sustainable improvements in patient care.
醫院現場培訓使眼科醫護專業人員可以在自己的工作環境和自己的設備上學習新技能，促進信心和患者護理的可持續改進。
In Peru, eye care specialists are concentrated in urban areas, leaving rural communities underserved. The training at IRO aims to address this by enhancing the care provided, especially for challenging cases. It will also help IRO serve as a technical adviser for other ophthalmology service providers and community health facilities in northern Peru.
在秘魯，眼科專業醫護人員集中在城市地區，導致農村社區服務不足。IRO的這項培訓旨在通過增強提供的護理，特別是對於具有挑戰性的病例而言的護理得到改善。這也將有助於IRO成爲其他眼科服務提供者和北秘魯社區衛生設施的技術顧問。
For more than four decades, Orbis has improved eye care access in Peru through training, fellowships, Flying Eye Hospital visits, and equipment donations. While Orbis is active in improving eye care in four regions, another 22 still need basic equipment and training.
四十多年來，Orbis通過培訓、獎學金、飛行眼科醫院訪問和設備捐贈來改善秘魯的眼科醫療。雖然Orbis在改善四個區域的眼科醫療方面非常活躍，但另外22個地區仍需要基本設備和培訓。
About Orbis
關於Orbis Orbis是一家國際非營利組織，在全球200多個國家和地區提供拯救視力節目，讓個人、家庭和社區得到益處。目前，全球約有10億人患有完全可以避免的失明和視力喪失。四十多年來，Orbis一直通過建立強大和可持續的眼科保健系統來應對這一挑戰，爲世界留下持久的遺產和視力。Orbis在非洲、亞洲、加勒比地區和拉丁美洲開展專門的國內項目；開發和實施創新的培訓和技術，包括屢獲殊榮的遠程醫療和電子學習平台Cybersight；並在世界上第一家也是唯一一家飛行眼科醫院上開展工作。該醫院是一家完全認可的眼科教學醫院，設在一架MD-10飛機上。過去11年，Orbis在示範強大的財務狀況和承諾透明度的情況下成功獲得Charity Navigator四星評級，位居美國慈善機構的前3%。過去三年，Orbis獲得了GuideStar的鉑金透明度認證。2022年，Orbis通過滿足慈善機構責任的20項標準獲得了更好的商業局的認證"accredited charity"。欲了解更多信息，請訪問官網：orbis.org
Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and territories worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Currently, around 1 billion people across the globe live with completely avoidable blindness and vision loss. For over four decades, Orbis has been tackling this challenge by building strong and sustainable eye care systems that leave a lasting legacy of vision. Orbis runs dedicated in-country programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America; develops and implements innovative training and technology, including an award-winning telemedicine and e-learning platform, Cybersight; and operates the world's first and only Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an MD-10 aircraft. For the past 11 consecutive years, Orbis has achieved Charity Navigator's coveted four-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency, placing Orbis in the top 3% of U.S. charities. For the past three years, Orbis has earned GuideStar's platinum Seal of Transparency. In 2022, Orbis earned "accredited charity" status from the Better Business Bureau by meeting all 20 of their standards for charity accountability. To learn more, please visit orbis.org.
Orbis是一家國際非營利組織，在全球200多個國家和地區提供視力保護計劃，爲個人、家庭和社區蓬勃發展貢獻力量。目前，全球約有10億人生活在完全可以避免的失明和視力喪失中。四十多年來，Orbis一直通過建立強有力和可持續的眼科醫療體系來解決這一挑戰，留下持久的視覺遺產。Orbis在非洲、亞洲、加勒比和拉丁美洲開展專項計劃；開發和實施創新培訓和技術，包括屢獲殊榮的遠程醫療和電子學習平台Cybersight；並在MD-10飛機上運營全球唯一的商飛眼科醫院。過去11年中，Orbis連續獲得慈善導航者的珍貴四星評級，表明其財務健康狀況良好，致力於責任和透明度，位居全美慈善機構的前3%。在過去的三年中，Orbis獲得了GuideStar的鉑金透明度認證。2022年，Orbis通過滿足慈善機構責任的20個標準，獲得了美國商業聯合會認證慈善機構的地位。欲知詳情，請訪問orbis.org。
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