...Cataract surgery is currently the most common and well-established ophthalmic sur-gical procedure in the world. This procedure involves the extracapsular extraction of the natural opaque lens fibers and implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL), which restores good vision. (1-2) Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most common complication following phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. (3) PCO is formed from lens epithelial cell migration from the equatorial area or from dislodged cortical fibers toward the visual axis. (4-5) Various options have been described for the treatment of PCO. Primary posterior con-tinuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (PPCC) combined with phacoemulsification is a surgical technique to prevent posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery in adults. However, neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy...
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...Is your world cloudy? Cataract removal surgery can help you recapture a crystal clear view of the world around you. Call Eerie Optical today to schedule an appointment for an evaluation exam to see if cataracts are keeping you from enjoying everything life has to offer. Early detection and treatment for glaucoma may mean the difference between keeping your sight and losing your vision. Call Eerie Optical today to schedule a glaucoma evaluation and learn more about preventing blindness with regular exams. Protecting your sensitive eyes from harmful UV rays doesn't mean you have to wear clunky glasses with overly dark lenses. To learn more about stylish frames that fit your personality, stop by or call Eerie Optical today. Time is a precious commodity these days. Why visit multiple optometrists when our Eerie Optical family-oriented clinic offers services for every member of your family? We are accepting new patients and encourage you to call to schedule routine eye exams for yourself and your loved ones. Feel free to ask for same-day appointments if that will better serve you....
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...DO1-136-I ARAVIND EYE HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS Original written by professor Ángel Díaz Matalobos at IE Business School, Juan Pons, Motorola Spain. and Stephan Pahls, University Hospital, Basel. Original version, 15 June 2010. (R.L. 19 January 2012). The authors acknowledge the generous support of Aravind while conducting the field research. Published by IE Publishing Department. María de Molina 13, 28006 – Madrid, Spain. ©2010 IE. Total or partial publication of this document without the express, written consent IE is prohibited. INTRODUCTION Improving efficiency in health care is an acute issue. In the developed world this is due to increases in costs and quality issues (Aptel and Pourjalali, 2001; Spear, 2005); Western Europe currently spends 9% of its GDP on health care, and, if the trend continues, will spend over 20% by the year 2050 (Drouin et al., 2008.) In the developing world on the other hand demand exceed capacity; it was estimated that in 1997 over 12 million people were blind in India from cataracts, while a further 3.8 million new cases are developed each year, and current capacity for surgery is far below this level (Thulasiraj et al., 1997.) Better health care operations are clearly required to deal with issues of ageing population, increased costs and unmet demand. One case that provides clues to such means is Aravind, the largest eye care provider in the world, with over 2.5 million operations performed and 20 million patients treated in...
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...When deciding to attend the University of Maryland, the Gemstone Honors Program was an enticing attribute. It would allow me to be a part of a smaller group as soon as I started at UMD. I decided against the larger University Honors Program because I could get lost in such a large, unspecified program. With Gemstone, I immediately was involved on campus with a well-known, prestigious group. In addition to enjoying the specificity and closeness of Gemstone, I also was very excited for the research aspect. For my last three years of high school, I was a part of my schools Gifted and Talent Research Program. I completed independent research and research with a mentor in the “Mentorship/Internship” program. I knew I really enjoyed completing research...
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...people don’t usually eat them. In fact, these have different vitamins and nutrients. Orange has Anti-cholesterol compound that are are found in the peels. These compounds help combat the LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol in our bodies that form clots and plaque culminating in clogged heart arteries. It also averts cancer because some chemicals in citrus peels also help inhibit the growth and division of cancerous cells. It Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY This chapter present different excerpts from literature and studied found to have an important bearing on the investigation conducted a review of books, newspaper, unpublished thesis and other paper materials through for the research study. They are organized to establish credibility of the present research. Related Literature Citrus Fruits We have known for years that certain vitamins are...
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...Technology and Decision-Making Paper Allie Timbo Health Care Informatics HCS482 November 8, 2010 Richard Ong, MBA, FACHE Technology and Decision-Making Paper More than ever before, information technology is helping clinicians and health care systems improve the collection and management of data along with the ability to aid in decision–making for clinical and business issues. Information technology has led to significant improvements in quality of care, patient safety, and communication between clinicians. The key to information technology and decision-making is to develop relationships between information technology and the users to make effective decisions. Systems that support decision-making assist the user’s ability to make short and long-term decisions by providing information to make decisions concerning particular situations. Health care informatics “incorporates theories from information, science, computer science, and cognitive sciences” (Englebardt & Nelson, 2002, p. 5). Health care informatics specialists use theories, and the Data, Information, and Knowledge (DIK) Model to guide their practice, which in turn supports clinical practice and optimizes health care delivery. Systems and Informatics Theories Theories are useful in several ways. Theories form a reference point for information technology and users. Without theories users would spend time condensing information and data from empirical sources. According to John Holmes, chairperson of the American...
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...Air Surveillance Radar Abstract This paper briefly explores the history and origins of air surveillance Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) radar systems and how they were developed in three major countries involved in World War II. These countries are the United States, Britain and Germany. Also discussed are the basic components of an air surveillance radar systems and what parts they play. The health concerns of Radio Frequency (RF) radiation such as cancer, reproductive malfunctions and cataracts will be discussed along with environmental and economic impacts. There are multiple political influences and implications associated with air surveillance radar. Wind energy sites and national security and military readiness are two that will be discussed. Also the degradation of the National Air Space (NAS) and military radar systems in the United States and how it has led to the search for new systems to better serve commercial and military aviation. This paper explores and discusses the many markets that use air surveillance radar and the companies that have invested in the development. Also discussed is the proof of concept Multi-Mission Radar that has been developed for use by the United States Army. Air surveillance radars are designed to detect, locate, track and classify a wide range of targets (SRC, Inc., 2016). Radar uses electromagnetic energy that is transmitted toward objects and observes the echoes returned from those targets (Skolnik, M. I., 2015). The information...
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...Article Applied Biosafety, 11(4) pp. 228-230 © ABSA 2006 Position Paper on the Use of Ultraviolet Lights in Biological Safety Cabinets Jyl Burgener Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review information available on the use, risks and benefits of using Ultraviolet (UV) lights in Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and set forth a position based on the risk and benefits. Background Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of nonionizing radiation and behaves in accordance with the laws and principles of geometric optics. Electromagnetic radiation can be described as a “wave” that consists of an electric field and a magnetic field. Electromagnetic radiation is usually characterized by wavelength and frequency or photon energy. The term wavelength refers to a distance in a line of advance of a wave from any point to a like point on the next wave; it corresponds to the distance traveled by the wave during one cycle. A wavelength is usually measured in angstroms or nanometers (nm). The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) has divided the UV spectrum into three wavelength bands, primarily due to biological effects. The 315-400 nm wavelength band is designated as UV-A. 280-315 nm is designated as UV-B, and 100-280 nm as UV-C. Wavelengths below 180 nm are of little practical biological significance since the atmosphere readily absorbs them. Sources of UV-A are used for dentistry and tanning, UVB is used for fade testing and photocuring...
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...of exploring new cultures. Her mother piqued the young girl's interest in science by buying her a chemistry set. As a result, Bath worked hard on her intellectual pursuits and, at the age of 16, became one of only a few students to attend a cancer research workshop sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The program head, Dr. Robert Bernard, was so impressed with Bath's discoveries during the project that he incorporated her findings in a scientific paper he presented at a conference. The publicity surrounding her discoveries earned Bath the Mademoiselle magazine's Merit Award in 1960. After graduating from high school in only two years, Bath headed to Hunter College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1964. She then attended Howard University to pursue a medical degree. Bath graduated with honors from Howard in 1968, and accepted an internship at Harlem Hospital shortly afterward. The following year, she also began pursuing a fellowship in ophthalmology at Columbia University. Through her studies there, she discovered that African Americans were twice more likely to suffer from blindness than other patients to which she attended, and eight times more likely to develop glaucoma. Her research led to her development of a community ophthalmology system, which increased the amount of eye care given to those who were unable to afford treatment. In 1973, Patricia Bath became...
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...Abstract Throughout this paper, there will be an extremely debatable discussion about legalizing marijuana. Though both sides to this discussion have valid arguments, the pros outweigh the cons by a substantial amount. According to norml.org marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America. Federal law prohibits marijuana; anyone found with possession by federal law is punishable by up to one year in jail and a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first conviction. With making this “troubling substance” legal, the government would be able to reduce the national debt and easily reduce the overcrowding of prisons. I am proposing that people take a second to look past the negatives of drugs and focus on a plant that could better the nation. Purpose Marijuana has a negative shame involved by the government and public, but is actually a natural and successful medicine. Recently marijuana arrests have been exceeding the amount of violent crime arrests and punishments. The Marijuana Policy Project counted 872,720 pot-related arrests in the United States in 2007 alone, according to Cato. Enforcing this prohibition has put taxpayers in almost 10 billion dollars of debt annually. I believe that there are definitely more important issues that the government should be focusing on rather than throwing harmless marijuana smokers in jail. Problem or Need According to norml.org marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America. Nearly one in eight drug prisoners...
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...girls using a paint mixed with radium. The paint was used to add color to watch dials that would cause them to glow in the dark. The company provided small paint brushes and had the girls use their mouth to make a fine point on the brush. This provided the ability to accurately paint the numbers on each watch dial. These girls were directly ingesting radium by putting the brush in their mouth. To decrease their exposure the girls should have been provided with information that the paint had radium in it, and the effects that it could have on their body. Each girl should have received a radiation badge to keep track of their exposure levels. The Radium Girls should have been informed not to put the brush in their mouth. Using water and a paper towel would have provided a sufficient way to receive a fine point for each stroke placed on the dial. Having the girls rotate and only work near the paint for a certain amount of time would have also aided in decreasing their...
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...Radium City was home to a company known for aiding in the horrible death of several women. The company hired women to paint numbers on watch dials using a paint that was mixed with radium. Unaware of the danger they would encounter each day they proceeded to earn a living painting watch dials. This essay will present an informative explanation of radium, and the effects it has on the human body. Using the “Radium Girls” documentary to incorporate examples of what happens with excessive radiation exposure. While providing examples of changes they could have made to reduce the amount of radiation exposure received while painting watch dials? Radium is a known isotope from the periodic table of elements that naturally occur throughout the world....
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...ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATION Aravind Eye Care System GROUP A2 AACHAL GARG 14F101 AMEENO PRADEEP PAUL 14F108 CHAITANYA JITENDRA GANDHI 14F118 JOE J KYNADI 14F125 KANIKA BANDOONI 14F126 SUDIPTA MONDAL 14F156 Contents Objectives 3 Organization Ecosystem 3 Organizational Context and structure 3 Structural Dimension 4 Formalization 4 Specialization 5 Hierarchy 5 Centralization 5 Professionalism 5 Organization’s Mission and Vision 5 Structural Context of Mission 6 Organizational Goals and Strategy 7 Porter’s Competitive Strategy 7 Miles and Snow’s Strategy Typology 8 Organisation environment and structure compatibility 9 Workplace Technology 11 Core and Non Core Technology 11 Technical Complexity 11 Relationship of Dept Technology to structural & management characteristics 12 Culture 12 Mission Oriented Culture 12 Cultural Strength and Internal Integration 12 Rites and Ceremonies 13 Control System 13 Value based leadership 14 Organizational Change (expansion) & Its Implications on Organizational Structure 14 A New Business Model 14 Aravind Today 15 References 17 Exhibits 18 Exhibit 1 18 Exhibit 2 19 Exhibit 3 19 Objectives The objective of this study is to analyze an organization by applying our theoretical knowledge of organization theory, learnt in classrooms. The organization we have chosen to analyze is Aravind Eye Care. The analysis is based on the following aspects: * Current organizational...
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...Business Research Applications Paper RES/320 Research is used in every profession. Whether it is used to take a consensus for interest in juice bar flavors, or to isolate the blood type required for a successful transfusion, it is how all necessary questions get the appropriate and most accurate answers. I work for an organization that provides medical care. Specifically, I work for an ophthalmic clinic and surgical center. Our physician specializes in ocular diseases and refractive correction. Ocular, meaning eyes, is our specialty. Research has been used in this business by almost every person, at all times. From the initial purchase of facilities, to the expansion of facilities, to the care, diagnosis, and treatment of the patients, research is a vital part of our sustainability. Research is a key factor aiding in the physicians ability to diagnose and treat patients. However, additional consideration may need to be taken into account when providing care. When my family first had the idea to start this business, we had no idea where to begin. It was important to do some market research of our own. My father, who would be the physician, had been practicing medicine for years. However, he was no more than a shareholder in the practices he was employed by. He had never started his own practice. However, he knew from experience what type of facility he wanted to work out of and what type of diagnostic equipment would be required. My mother, who would be the CEO, was using...
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...Air Pollution What is Air Pollution? Air pollution is actually the addition of any harmful substances to the atmosphere, which causes the damaging of the environment, human health and the quality of life. With the development in industry, came along the increase in air pollution, which occurs inside homes, schools, offices even in the countryside. Consequently there has been an increase in the death rates resulting from various diseases caused by air pollution varying from breathing problem to lung cancer. Air pollution does not only affect people but it also damages the whole ecological system in which plants and animals are harmed as well. Air pollution has reached such a critical stage where it affects the earth's atmosphere as it lets in more harmful radiation from the sun. Consequently, our polluted atmosphere is becoming a better insulator, thus, preventing heat from escaping back into space. That is why there is a global rise in temperature which scientists refer to as " global warming". As a result of this rise in temperature the world food supply and sea level will be affected, also there is the probability of increase in the tropical disease. Sources of Air Pollution The combustion of gasoline and other hydrocarbon fuels in automobiles, trucks, and jet airplanes produces several primary pollutants: nitrogen oxides, gaseous hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide, as well as large quantities of particulates, chiefly lead. In the presence of sunlight, nitrogen oxides...
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