Astrid Leck (Mentor)
Assistant Professor, Microbiologist and Educator, focusing on research and education to eliminate avoidable blindness. Co-academic lead for Open Education for Eye Health at LSHTM.
Location London, England
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Hello Tabonga, hope you are enjoying the course and have been able to watch the other videos without any problems?
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#RomuloFabunan
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#Romulo
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@RomuloFabunan
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
@Daksha please can you tell me more about TT?
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Hello, I would like to know more about TT @Daksha
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Hello, I am a microbiologist and have worked for some years now on ocular infections, particularly corneal infection
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to IROKA NGOZI
Hello Ngozi, welcome!
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to An Thai
Hello An, thank you for joining the course. We look forward to learning from your experiences in your NGO role
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Adaiba Efobi
Hello Adiaba, great to hear from you. Hope you enjoy the MOOC
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Hello Maryam, really good to have you on the course, I hope that it is a great experience for you, as it has been for so many others
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Hello, what are your particular interests, do you work in eye health?
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Jolo Galabay
Welcome to the course Jolo!
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Hello, I am a microbiologist working at the LSHTM and I am always interested to join relevant courses to update my knowledge and understanding of issues such as AMR
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Hello. I am a microbiologist, based at the LSHTM in London, working in partnership with microbiology laboratories in low-income countries.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Two weeks ago, a very dear friend, who is just 46 years of age, suffered a cardiac arrest. Had it not been for people on site at the school where she works being able to perform CPR and use a a defibrillator, she would not be here today. That is why I would like to refresh my First Aid skills.
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Hello Probal, So glad that you have been able to download the transcripts!
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Hello Patrick,
Thank you for drawing our attention to the typographical error for 360, which should indeed read "3/60" and "Secondly" which should read as "Secondary measures..."
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Hello. It is fantastic to see so many people participating in this course; from so many different countries, professional backgrounds and with such a wealth of varied and valuable experience to bring to the discussions.
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Great spot, thank you Anene. We are correcting now.
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Do you really mean that you think SMART objectives are impossible to attain ? Why do you think this is the case?
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Yes Paco, you are correct, it is "logical" process.
If anything sounds unclear in the video it is always possible to check by looking at the transcript version, which documents the narrative. -
You raise an important point, could you tell us more about the system for monitoring you have put in place?
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Thats a good thought Abena, mobile technology is probably more widely acceptable than other types of equipment.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to bridgid akrofi
This is interesting Brigid, as cost is so often a major barrier.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Ghan Thapa
Hello Ghan. It is good to recognise that there are often barriers which need to be addressed by the service provider and patient.
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Hello Christelle.
You have made some interesting points. In your experience, how do patients view free operations, does this have any bearing on how they perceive the quality of the surgery they are being offered? -
Hello Alaglo.
What is the main barrier to uptake of cataract surgery which affects output where you are? -
Hello Tatowela.
It is interesting to hear about your and Deborah's experience in Botswana. Do you find that cataract patients seek advice from multiple sources? Or is it more the case that following counselling from a HW the patient then seeks advice from trusted community members before they choose to go ahead with surgery, or do they come to outreach camps... -
Thank you for pointing this out Sule, the content of the transcript is correct even though the title is perhaps a little misleading and should read "Week 2".
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It sounds as though VISION 2020 has made a very tangible impact on eye care service provision in the Pacific Islands, this is very encouraging Biu.
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Your idea about running a refractive error service alongside an immunisation day is a very interesting one Godwin.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to HELLEN KIRUBI
Welcome Hellen!
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Monica Nobrega
Hello Monica. Really pleased that you have decided to join this course and hoping that you will find it to be just as engaging and inspiring as your previous experiences of Future Learn courses.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Birendra Mahat
Hello Birendra. We are delighted that you could join the course amidst the very difficult circumstances and sadness that your people are facing at this time. We wish you and each of your fellow Nepalese colleagues who are also participating all the very best.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Heba AlSawahli
Hello Heba. Its good to have you on the course. We look forward to hearing more from you and wish you all the best.
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Hello Alaglo. Its really good to have you on the course.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Serge LALLOGO
Welcome Serge.
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Hello Rosario. Welcome to the course. We look forward to hearing more about you and about your work in Lima.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to ling xu
Welcome Ling. We hope you enjoy the course.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Alumita Ravono
Hello Alumita. We are delighted that you are able to join the course and also that your colleague recommended it to you. We hope that you will gain a lot from participating and that what you learn will be directly relevant to you in the context of primary eye care.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Yannick bilong
Hello Yannick. Welcome. We look forward to hearing more from you; about the interest you have in community eye health and about experiences from your work in Cameroon.
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Welcome to the course Sheilah. It is good to hear from you, thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. I hope that during the course you will have the opportunity to "meet" many new people and begin to build up a network of colleagues, from around the world, who you can continue to discuss opthalmology with long after the course ends.
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Hello Andrew. It sounds as though you will have much to contribute to course discussions, we would really like to hear about your experience with outreach programmes and hope that you will also gain a lot from participating.
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Hello Naganathan. Its great to have you on the course. In which part of India do you work?
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Welcome Seanokong! We hope that you enjoy the course. Thank you for introducing yourself.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Rasmi Shrestha
Hello Rasmi. Great that you can join the course. We look forward to hearing from you in the ongoing discussions.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to HENRY BOATENG
Hello Henry, great to see another person from the LSTHM alumni.
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Do you know of any specific examples where such an approach has been a success?
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Thank you for contributing from your experience and reflecting on your view on why the Gambia programme has been so successful.
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A very interesting point, thank you for contributing to the discussion Chris.
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Yes, a great comment, recognising the need for skills and ideas which draw on multidisciplinary experiences.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
Hello everyone. I have been reading through your posts "meeting" many of you for the first time.
We really hope that you will all enjoy participating in this course and look froward to hearing from you as you work through the contents and contribute to the discussions.
Best wishes
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Ifeanyi Nsofor
Hello Ifeanyi. I am sure that you will have much of value to contribute, we really look forward to learning more from your experience.
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Hello Muthukamu. Hoping that your first experience of and online course is a really good experience and that you learn a lot from being involved.
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Hello Jadili. We hope that as you participate in the course and in discussions with fellow students that you will learn even more than you anticipate. Thank you for joining us.
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Hello Sagar. We hope that you enjoy the course.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Chidi Ihemedu
Welcome Chidi.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Molemisi Kono
Hello Molemisi. Great to hear from you. It will be interesting to hear more of your experiences as we continue through the course.
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Hello Collins. Thank your or introducing yourself. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Hello Fatima. We hope that you find the course easy to navigate and gain much for participating.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Gopal Bhandari
Hello Gopal. We are delighted that you are able to join the course, mindful of the difficulties that you and your colleagues and patients must be facing right now.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to vijay sharma
Hello Vijay
Glad that you have joined the course. -
Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Leslie Hardy
Dear Les. Its great to hear from you and learn a little more about you and your long-standing contribution both to prevention of blindness activities overseas and support for those who are blind in your local community.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Morgan Duffy
Hello Morgan. Delighted that you are joining us.
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Hello Pragyna. We are delighted to hear that the course came recommended by one of our LSHTM alumni. We hope that this will be a very positive experience for you and help guide your decision making with regards to your future studies.
We hope that you will go on to recommend this course to others also. -
Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Satya Kotha
Hello Satya. Thank you for introducing yourself. We look forward to hearing more about your experiences. Enjoy the course.
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Hello Benedicta. Thank you for introducing yourself, where do you work?
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Gaurav Pandey
Hello Gaurav. Welcome to the course, we hope you enjoy it.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Md. Arif
Hello Md. What a fantastic question.
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Hello Agostse. There is a good representation from Ghana, perhaps a good opportunity to network for those of you who do not know one another.
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Welcome Magdalena.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to DENVER DINDIAL
Hello Denver. Great to hear from someone in the Carribean, so glad you can join the course.
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Hello Afua. We hope you get a lot from participating in this course, welcome!
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Hello Bismark. Great to hear from you, keep contributing, we'd like to hear about your experiences.
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Hello Purvasha. We hope that you enjoy the course and gain direction and inspiration from both the content and interaction with fellow students.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Kirsty Harris
Hello Kirsty. Welcome!
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Hello Tshimologo. We hope that this course will further equip you in your very important role.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Carinna Krantz
Hello Carinna, your work sounds fascinating, we look forward to hearing more from you.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to REBECCA ANTWI
Hello Rebecca. Fantastic to hear from you. I have fond memories of many visits to Ghana to work with eye care staff in Accra, Agogo and Bawku. I look forward to hearing more about what is happening there now. Welcome to the course.
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Hello Tsedeke.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to ukpe Ekpenkhio
Hello Ukpe and welcome. Are you practising in a government hospital or private institution in the UAE?
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Hello Akinwande, your idea sounds really interesting, I do hope you will tell us more about it as the course continues.
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Hello Caleb, lovely to hear from you and great to see you on the course, being one of our LSHTM alumni...
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Hello Christelle. Thank you for joining us. We too hope that everyone will learn much from one another. Keep contributing.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to Kath Stott
Welcome Kath. We wish you all the best in your studies.
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Hello Gladys and welcome. Thank you for joining the discussion.
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to sayed fadol
Dear Sayed
As-salamu alaykum.
Please do not feel that you have to add your contact details here, if you would like to make them available, perhaps add something to your profile? -
Fantastic, welcome!
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) replied to George Hayek
Hello George.
I am sure there are many others who will be joining you on this course for whom it will be their first experience of studying "online". We hope that you and they will enjoy it.
So glad you decided to join us, we look forward to hearing more from you as the course continues. -
Hello Enibokun, fantastic, great to have you on the course.
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Hello Usman. What a great reason to join this course, we hope that you will get a lot from it as well as it benefiting your students
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
I can only think of the Charlie & Lola episode which was positive for children; but more about waiting than the actual visit and a toothbrushing pirate adventure (in the waiting room fish tank!) It did reinforce basic health messages though
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Astrid Leck (Mentor) made a comment
As a patient I would like to become more informed. I live in a place where it is necessary to manage your clinician, rather than be vulnerable to high cost pro-active and at times, unnecessary interventions. As a parent of inquisitive children, I would like to be able to reassure when necessary, but also nurture their interest in looking after their teeth and...
