At our latest board meeting, the Indonesian team, along with our board in Australia, gathered to plan the next steps in our eye care mission. We focused on practical, actionable strategies to tackle the highest rates of cataract prevalence in the world. The discussions were grounded in real needs, specifically of those in lower socio-economic…
In February, Dr. Dini conducted a comprehensive lecture for JFF’s staff nurses, providing crucial updates on cataract surgery techniques and advancements. By equipping our staff with the latest knowledge and techniques, we ensure that our patients receive the best possible services and outcomes. This dedication to continuous improvement reflects our ongoing efforts to prioritise patient…
During his visit for APAO Bali 2024, Professor Bill Morgan, Chair of the John Fawcett Foundation Australian Board, convened with JFF’s ophthalmic surgeons at our headquarters in Sanur. The meeting aimed to exchange expertise and highlight the importance of upholding top-tier ophthalmic services for the patients in our program.
In March, JFF’s ophthalmology consultants, Professor Bill Morgan and Dr Jean-Louis DeSousa, attended the Bali International Ophthalmology Symposium. Professor Morgan talked on ‘Choosing Appropriate Glaucoma Surgery’ and ‘Using Machines to Make Decisions in Glaucoma’, and Dr Jean-Louis delivered a talk on ‘Updates in Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty’.
In March, three of JFF’s senior nurses gave a seminar in collaboration with the Banyuwangi Red Cross and the Health Department of Banyuwangi on ‘Management of cataracts in community practice and the use of diagnostic equipment and post-operative examination of cataract patients’.