1.Congenital Glaucoma from Sturge-Weber Syndrome: A Modified Surgical Approach.
Nancy Shi Yin YUEN ; Ian Yat Hin WONG
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2012;26(6):481-484
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare congenital neurocutaneous disorder that causes congenital glaucoma. Previous experiences have shown that drainage procedures are often required to control associated glaucoma. The conventional surgical approach in trabeculectomy carries a significant risk of intraoperative expulsive hemorrhage. Here, we describe a modified approach of the conventional trabeculectomy technique, which may lower the risk of expulsive hemorrhage. A viscoelastic device was employed to maintain a steady intraocular pressure throughout the procedure. Details of the surgical technique and material used are described. One patient with congenital glaucoma associated with SWS underwent a successful trabeculectomy using the modified technique. Postoperative intraocular pressure was successfully reduced and no intraoperative complications occurred. We describe a successful case of trabeculectomy in a SWS case where a modified technique was applied.
Glaucoma/*congenital
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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*Intraocular Pressure
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Male
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome/*complications/diagnosis/surgery
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Trabeculectomy/*methods
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Visual Acuity
2.Looking back, looking forward: lessons from COVID-19 communication measurement, evaluation and learning (MEL)
Oxana Onilov ; Dexin Gong ; Kimberly Chriscaden ; Jargalan Tsogt ; Maria Socorro Melic ; Rosemarie Urquico ; Anna Biernat ; Anna Postovoitova ; Lieke Visser ; Nancy Wong ; Rosemarie North ; Olivia Lawe-Davies
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2024;15(1):01-08
Problem: Communication is an integral component of an emergency response, including to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Designing effective communication requires systematic measurement, evaluation and learning.
Context: In the Western Pacific Region, the World Health Organization (WHO) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by using the Communication for Health (C4H) approach. This included the development and application of a robust measurement, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 communication, and to share and apply lessons in real time to continuously strengthen the pandemic response.
Action: MEL was applied during the planning, implementation and summative evaluation phases of COVID-19 communication, with evidence-based insights and recommendations continuously integrated in succeeding phases of the COVID-19 response.
Lessons learned: This article captures good practices that helped WHO to implement MEL during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on lessons from the evaluation process, including the importance of planning, data integration, collaboration, partnerships, piggybacking, using existing data and leveraging digital media.
Discussion: Despite some limitations, the systematic application of MEL to COVID-19 communication shows its value in the planning and implementation of effective, evidence-based communication to address public health challenges. It enables the evaluation of outcomes and reflection on lessons identified to strengthen the response to the current pandemic and future emergencies.