Conference paper

Authors list: Dick, B; Tekaat, CJ; Eisenmann, D

Publication year: 1996

Pages: 389-393

Journal: Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde

Volume number: 208

Issue number: 5

ISSN: 0023-2165

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1035249

Conference: 88th Annual Congress of the Schweizerische-Ophthalmologische-Gesellschaft

Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag

Abstract: 

Background In the age of information, the Internet became a powerful, fast and international information resource. The ease with which individuals can access the Internet and with which institutions can make information available explains its exponential growth in the past few years. It is our purpose to provide ophthalmologists with new opportunities and to explore the potential and different functions for the information superhighway with a focus on information resources available to the ophthalmologist like the World Wide Web.

Results By using the computer programme Netscape one can send or obtain reports or images, consult colleagues, perform a literature search, take part in an ophthalmological congress or discussion- and newsgroup, get information about past and ongoing ophthalmological events or, moreover, achieve product and company information.

Conclusion The Internet transformed the way we view and use information by a dramatic expansion of the ways ophthalmologists interact with their colleagues. Thereby, the use of the Internet and its vast resources will greatly improve the quality of patient care.

Harvard Citation style: Dick, B., Tekaat, C. and Eisenmann, D. (1996) Internet resources for ophthalmology, Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 208(5), pp. 389-393. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1035249

APA Citation style: Dick, B., Tekaat, C., & Eisenmann, D. (1996). Internet resources for ophthalmology. Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde. 208(5), 389-393. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1035249