In the first half of 2016, the DOVS received a variety of contributions, to the benefit of practically its entire scope of work - service, training, and research.
The PGH Medical Foundation provided the following items, covering a vast range of patient needs.
The PGH Medical Foundation provided the following items, covering a vast range of patient needs.
- 1 pc Barron Vacuum Donor Cornea Punch (7.25 mm)
- 2 pcs Barron Vacuum Donor Cornea Punch (8.5 mm)
- 1 pc Barron Vacuum Donor Corneal Punch (9.0 mm)
- 7 pcs orbital implant (conformers)
- 3 pcs cystotome
- 2 pcs surgical marking pen
- 1 set Wecksel sponge
- 2 bags plastic eye shield
- Examination gloves
- Steridrape
- 1 box 2.85 mm knives
- 1 sterilization pouch
These are special purpose items for specific surgeries - corneal transplant, enucleation, lid and tumor surgeries, glaucoma filtering, among others - that at times cannot be substituted.
An anonymous Australian donor also provided vital surgical materials that certainly would benefit multitudes of patients for some time - not just our eventual pseudophakic patients, but also any and all surgeries requiring kidney basins:
- 6 pcs Infiniti cassettes
- sutures and gels
- 40 pcs kidney basins
- surgical sheets
Finally, training and education efforts gained from the Residents Alumni Association donation of one video camera and demonstration materials for the clinical course - items whose dividends shall surely stream in for years.
We again echo our plea, our case for why your help matters -
as our nation strives to take bold steps forward towards comprehensive and inclusive development,
many of our people can still benefit from your generosity,
whatever its shape, form, or amount.
Help them see the brighter, more beautiful days ahead;
days we all hope are coming for our country.
Do please contact us if you wish to explore ways of giving.
Our thanks and best wishes in advance - mabuhay!
Trephine from http://toomacophthalmic.co.nz/sites/default/files/Hessburg-Barron%20Vacuum%20Corneal%20Trephine.png
Conformers from http://www.jardoneye.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Conformers-260x193.jpg
Infiniti Cassette from https://images.dotmed.com/images/listingpics/1549263.jpg