title: Mobilizing slit lamp to the field: A new affordable solution.
abstract: We are describing a simple and affordable design to pack and carry the slit lamp to the field. Orbis staff working on the Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) developed this design to facilitate mobilization of the slit lamp to the field during various FEH programs. The solution involves using a big toolbox, a central plywood apparatus, and foam. These supplies were cut to measure and used to support the slit lamp after being fitted snuggly in the box. This design allows easy and safe mobilization of the slit lamp to remote places. It was developed with the efficient use of space in mind and it can be easily reproduced in developing countries using same or similar supplies. Mobilizing slit lamp will be of great help for staff and institutes doing regular outreach clinical work.
authors.forename: Javed Hussain
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Farooqui
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jorgenson
authors.affiliation: Flying Eye Hospital, Orbis International, New York, NY, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, .
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gomaa
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008952:Mobile Health Units; D066167:Slit Lamp / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000072776:Slit Lamp Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*