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

American Optometric Association

Part of the AOA Clinical Practice Guidelines.

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

American Optometric Association.

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

College of Optometry Continuing Education.

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.

National Eye Institute

Prevalence of visual impairment in the U.S.

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.

Lighthouse International

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

VisionConnection

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

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

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.

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

American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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

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