title: Ophthalmology services in the Magadan region of the Soviet Far East with special reference to diseases of the retina.
abstract: Ophthalmology Services were observed during the two week period July 4th through 16th, 1991 in Magadan in the Soviet Far East. The range of diabetic eye disease appears to be similar to that observed in the West. Major requirements for education (both patient and physician, stressing the importance of controlling blood glucose and its relationship to diabetic eye disease) and inexpensive reliable diagnostic and therapeutic equipment were identified. Substantial benefits can be achieved by supplementing the current medical infra-structure. Continued medical education through exchange of information remains a primary objective.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Runge
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D006782:Hospitals, Special / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D009873:Operating Rooms; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014586:USSR