how do you check slit lamp in a camp
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We are describing a simple and affordable design to pack and carry the slit lamp to the field. Orbis staff working on the Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) developed this design to facilitate mobilization of the slit lamp to the field during various FEH programs. The solution involves using a big toolbox, a central plywood apparatus, and foam. These supplies were cut to measure and used to support the slit lamp after being fitted snuggly in the box. This design allows easy and safe mobilization of the slit lamp to remote places. It was developed with the efficient use of space in mind and it can be easily reproduced in developing countries using same or similar supplies. Mobilizing slit lamp will be of great help for staff and institutes doing regular outreach clinical work.
Keywords: Community eye health, eye camp, outreach, slit lamp, technology
Access to affordable health care is one of the priorities identified by the World Health Organization for Universal Health Coverage.[1,2] Providing access to affordable eye care and tackling national blindness priorities, such as cataract, was successful in some countries.[3] In countries like India, good results have been achieved in the fight against blindness due to increase in the cataract surgical rate and more importantly delivering care where it is mostly needed. This was achieved through conducting regular outreach activities and developing systems of eye care that cover big catchment areas.[4,5,6] Mobilizing ophthalmic equipment to the field is an essential part of providing affordable eye care to local communities in remote places and outside big cities. Orbis is one of the pioneers in international ophthalmology and with operating the only Flying Eye Hospital (FEH), finding practical innovative solutions for protection and mobilization of ophthalmic equipment became an essential part of everyday job. We are describing a new solution using affordable supplies and parts that can help in mobilizing essential equipment such as the slit lamp to the field. Richard Jorgenson, a senior flight mechanic, who has been working on the FEH for more than 13 years, developed this design. It was made using simple available resources to maximize use of the space available while achieving portability and protection.