Is quality affordable?
2008
Is Quality Affordable in Eye Care?
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Robert Lindfield, Allen Foster
Primary Institution: International Centre for Eye Health
Hypothesis
Can a person who lives on less than US $1 per day afford a high-quality cataract operation?
Conclusion
Eye care and good vision should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, and both clinical and non-clinical services need to be of the best possible quality.
Supporting Evidence
- Quality in eye care can vary significantly between high-income and low-income countries.
- Improvements in quality can often be made without additional costs by changing processes.
- Both clinical and non-clinical aspects of care affect the overall quality of service.
Takeaway
This study talks about how important it is to make sure everyone can get good eye care, even if they don't have a lot of money.
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