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Arch Ophthalmol. 2005;123:1433-1434.

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Fifty years ago, it was common to classify countries into 3 categories: the affluent advanced countries, followed by the developing countries, and then the very poor undeveloped societies. This general classification was essentially based on financial and cultural status. Unfortunately, the countries included in the original list have mostly remained under these classifications as if they were still true, thereby confusing the present status and realities of the different countries and regions throughout the world.

The professional level of ophthalmologists in most countries of Latin America at that time could have been classified as belonging to that of the underdeveloped countries. The few exceptions were doctors of medicine practicing ophthalmology and often otolaryngology after attending postgraduate training, usually in France, Germany, and Austria. France was the center of ophthalmological knowledge at that time. The English language did not become generally established until several years later during a period after 1945, . . . [Full Text of this Article]

ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS


INFLUENCE OF THE PAAO

MAJOR ROLE OF THE OPHTHALMIC INDUSTRY

AUTHOR INFORMATION
Professor Benjamin F. Boyd, MD