Low Vision

Care of the patient with low vision : reference guide for clinicians /

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American Optometric Association

Part of the AOA Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Care of the patient with visual impairment (low vision rehabilitation) reference guide for clinicians

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American Optometric Association.

Previous title: Care of the patient with low vision : reference guide for clinicians.

College of Optometry Continuing Education.

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Pacific University.

Catalog of online continuing education courses.

Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness Among Adults 40 Years and Older in the United States.

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National Eye Institute

Prevalence of visual impairment in the U.S.

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National Eye Institute

Reporting on the study published in JAMA. 2006;295:2158-2163. Presents images, statistics, general resources, and background information relevant to the study.

Statistics on vision impairment.

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Lighthouse International

Variety of low vision statistics from a variety of sources listed together by Lighthouse International.

VisionConnection

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Lighthouse International

Patient-oriented site defining low vision, common eye disorders, prevention of eye disease, living with eye disease, aging eye and other topics.

Vision Impairment

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Includes FAQ regarding vision impairment, a fact sheet, resources for families, related publications, and more.

Vision problems action plan: a national public health strategy

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Prevent Blindness America

Define strategic vision health plan with three priority areas: prevention/public health, access to care and rehabilitation, research.

Vision problems in the United States: recommendations for a state public health response.

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National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

This is the report from the Vision Loss / Blindness Prevention committee to assess current state-wide activities in this prevention and identify possible public health roles. The committee was formed in 2004 by the Chronic Disease Directors.

Vision rehabilitation for adults

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American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Visual impairment and eye care among older adults --- five states, 2005.

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Originally published in CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): (December 15, 2006 /55(49);1321-1325).