Blogs by David Khorram, MD, focus on global ophthalmology

In 2018, Healio.com/OSN introduced a new blogger, David Khorram, MD, who writes about global ophthalmology and issued related to combating global blindness.

Catch up with his first four entries here:

BLOG: What is global ophthalmology?

For the past few decades, there has been a rise in efforts by ophthalmologists to address blindness outside our own country. Several academic training programs have well-established fellowships in global ophthalmology. There is a certain sense that to be global is to be sexy. In the context of global medicine and global ophthalmology, saying we are “global” shows that we are seeking to address issues bigger than ourselves and that we work in exotic far-flung places. But more precision is needed because defining what “global” means determines what we set out to do. The definition influences the strategic direction. Read more.

BLOG: Global ophthalmology — looking beyond the biological causes of blindness

Today, we’ll take up the third core element of global ophthalmology, the need for a broad approach to the causes of disease and their solutions. Some refer to this as a multidisciplinary approach, a comprehensive approach or a holistic approach. I like the term “coherent approach.” Read more.

BLOG: Residency in Haiti a fulfilling opportunity

Are you looking for something meaningful to do for a week or longer? There is tremendous opportunity for high-impact service in Haiti. The residency program is in need of ophthalmologists to staff the clinics and provide training and mentorship to the residents for a week at a time. Read more.

BLOG: How to get involved with international ophthalmology

When I talk to people about this kind of work, I usually go back to the basic idea that global ophthalmology is all about equity, and that while it is appealing to travel to a faraway place to help those with limited access to eye care, global ophthalmology is also concerned with addressing health equity right here at home. Read more.