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| Established | June 3, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Health care organization |
| Headquarters | Worldwide |
| Services | Ophthalmology |
Key people | J.C.A. Sol (Chairman, as of 2012) |
| Website | www |
The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) is an international network of eye hospitals, founded in 2007 in Rotterdam.[1] It advocates ophthalmology practice through social outreach and by providing information on eye care and health care administration.[2]
Activities
- Exchange information and knowledge [2]
- Exchange of personnel to enhance international network and exchange of best practice
- Stimulate international scientific cooperation between members
Admission criteria (full member)
The admission criteria include specialising at an eye hospital or eye department, with at least 5 sub-specialities (cornea, glaucoma, cataract, retina, pediatric, neuro, oculoplastics and uveitis), having carried out at least 5000 operations, possessing research and resident training programs, provision of community services, primary care and emergency service, and meeting international and nation quality standards.
References
- ↑ Heijde, Roel van der; Deichmann, Dirk (2018-10-30). "How One Hospital Improved Patient Safety in 10 Minutes a Day". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- 1 2 "World Association of Eye Hospitals elects Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi as a member of the Board of Directors The official Saudi Press Agency". www.spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
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