Erika Sutter
Erika Sutter (pronunciation: Eh-ree-ka Suh-ter) is a renowned ophthalmologist known for her significant contributions to the field of eye health in Africa.
Etymology
The name Erika is of Old Norse origin, meaning "eternal ruler". Sutter is a surname of Swiss origin, meaning "south".
Biography
Erika Sutter was born in Switzerland and graduated from the University of Basel in 1957. She moved to Africa in 1963, where she worked as an ophthalmologist at the Swiss Mission Hospital in Lesotho. In 1975, she joined the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania, where she developed a program for the prevention and treatment of trachoma, a common cause of blindness in Africa.
Contributions to Ophthalmology
Sutter's work in Africa has had a significant impact on the prevention and treatment of eye diseases. She developed a community-based approach to trachoma control, which has been adopted by the World Health Organization and implemented in many African countries. She also trained local health workers in eye care, contributing to the development of sustainable eye health services in the region.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Trachoma: An infectious disease of the eye caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.
- World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erika Sutter
- Wikipedia's article - Erika Sutter
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