Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The American Academy of Ophthalmology is a national association of ophthalmologists, Eye M.D.s who provide total eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical care. The organization is dedicated to helping the public maintain healthy eyes and good vision. It develops and disseminates a wide range of print and audiovisual instructional materials to assist ophthalmologists and other ophthalmic providers in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. The Academy also offers practice management programs, patient information materials, and a variety of publications including Ophthalmology, a monthly scientific journal, and EyeNet, a monthly clinical publication. A catalog is available. Some materials are available in other languages. The academy foundation also sponsors an annual meeting and consumer web site at www.eyesmart.org

Keywords: Eye care, Ophthalmologists, Professional societies, Vision disorders

Annotation: The American Optometric Association (AOA), founded in 1898, works to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of eye care, vision care, and related health care. The association promotes standards of patient care and represents the optometric profession to government and other health care-related organizations. Publications include three periodicals: Journal of the American Optometric Association, American Optometric Association News, and Optometric Economics. The organization also sponsors conferences and training seminars. The association maintians offices in St. Louis, MO and metropolitan Washington, DC. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Optometry, Eye care, Patient care, Standards, Vision screening

Annotation: The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness America supports the development of a public health infrastructure to promote and ensure a comprehensive, multi-tiered continuum of vision care and eye health for young children. The center serves as a central resource for health promotion and leadership development. It is also a resource for education and training on children's vision and eye health for public and private entities throughout the United States. Resources include vision screening device review, fact sheets on children's vision and access to eye care, and information on state school vision requirements. It is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Keywords: Children, Eye care, Eye diseases, Resource centers

Annotation: Prevent Blindness America is a volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, certified vision screening training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. Catalogs of publications, audiovisual materials, and posters are available to the public and health care professionals. Limited materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Blindness, Eye care, Health education, Medical research, Preschool children, Vision disorders, Vision screening