Postage stamps as a means of propaganda to promote eye examination and vision screening

Authors

  • K. V. Troianovska SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine"
  • Andrii Korol SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine" https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0516-308X
  • O. M. Blavatska Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
  • I. I. Zheltvai O.V. Bogatsky Physico-Chemical Institute of the NAS of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh202355962

Keywords:

ophthalmology, diagnosis, healthcare, philately, stamps

Abstract

This paper deals with representation of eye examination and eye disease prevention methods in philately. The work represents the primary methods used for eye disease diagnosis and demonstrates the role of stamps in raising awareness among people regarding basic medical knowledge. The article is supplied with illustrative material, explanatory descriptions and comments.

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Published

2023-11-01

How to Cite

1.
Troianovska KV, Korol A, Blavatska OM, Zheltvai II. Postage stamps as a means of propaganda to promote eye examination and vision screening. J.ophthalmol. (Ukraine) [Internet]. 2023 Nov. 1 [cited 2024 May 1];(5):59-62. Available from: https://ua.ozhurnal.com/index.php/files/article/view/90

Issue

No. 5 (2023): Journal of Ophthalmology (Ukraine)

Section

History of Ophthalmology

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