title: Ophthalmology in Laos.
abstract: Laos, a small, landlocked nation of 4 million persons, has only recently begun modernization of its medical services, now a national priority. Five ophthalmologists and 11 cataract surgeons are responsible for the entire country. Tertiary care is available only at two centers; the first eye hospital opened in 1990. Several voluntary organizations have recently become involved in assisting with the development of services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, New York, Eye and Ear Infirmary, NY 10003.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ritch
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vissonavong
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Steinberger
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000453:epidemiology; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards; D006296:Health Services; D006801:Humans; D007812:Laos / Q000453:epidemiology; D009885:Ophthalmology