Dr Stephen Brodovsky, an ophthalmologist from Winnipeg, volunteered to teach phacoemulsion cataract surgery to Seva-trained ophthalmologists in Bharatpur, Nepal in November 2010.
Dr Stephen Brodovsky performing cataract surgery in Bharatpur, Nepal
Dr. Brodovsky arranged for the following in-kind donations of eye care supplies and equipment and we would like to thank him, Alcon Canada, Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc., D.O.R.C. and Bausch + Lomb Canada for their kindness and generosity in bringing sight to the people of Nepal:
30 Phaco spare part kits (infusion sleeves, test chambers, etc…)
30 Phaco tips
30 IOLs of different models and powers
2 Lid speculums (used)
1 Quick chopper (used)
2 I/A handpieces (used)
1 Capsule polisher (new)
1 Iridectomy knives (new)
1 Fixation forceps with 0.5 mm teeth (used)
1 Monarch injector (used)
1 Small instrument tray (used)
30 2.75 mm Keratomes
30 ShortCut 3.2mm implantation blades
30 Non-sterile, reusable Grieshaber crescent blades
30 Miostat
30 Provisc
30 27 ga anterior chamber cannulas
30 Hydrodissection cannulas
30 Monarch “B” cartridges
60 Eye Pads
All of the above was generously donated by Alcon Canada. Special thanks to Rene Cabana.
3 Boxes of Vision Blue dye
Courtesy of Labtician Ophthalmics, Inc., supplied by D.O.R.C. Our special thanks to Cleon Strouthos.
Phaco chopper and forceps
I/A handpieces
Keratome blades
Courtesy of Bausch + Lomb Canada, with special thanks to Christine Seidel.
