title: Public health ophthalmology.
abstract: Public health ophthalmology, often referred to as preventive or community ophthalmology, focuses on three community based activities: preventive, curative, and promotive. The pioneering work of Professor Barrie Jones in this field is recognised. Examples of each activity are provided, with emphasis on the developing world.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000517:prevention & control; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009885:Ophthalmology; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000517:prevention & control