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October 13, 2011 |
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Online Procurement Platform for Eye Care NGOs
The online version of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Standard List provides information for eye health providers on a carefully evaluated range of eye care technologies, supplies and training resources suitable for use in settings with limited resources.
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Various |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 |
Other (e.g., Education, Research) |
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November 22, 2011 |
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Public Health Presentation
This presentation defines diabetic retinopathy and discusses the epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy. It provides an overview of diabetes on a worldwide basis and presents evidence for public health approaches to the issue, including health education and an overview of the benefits and methodology for diabetic retinopathy screening.
PDF (262 KB) | Save to My ICO |
Dr. Van C. Lansingh, IAPB/VISION 2020 Latin America |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 |
Other (e.g., Education, Research) Pediatric, Strabismus, Genetics |
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November 22, 2011 |
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Childhood Blindness: Public Health Presentation
This presentation defines childhood blindness and addresses the epidemiology of childhood blindness. It provides an overview of the prevalence of childhood blindness by income and geographic region on a worldwide basis. By addressing the specific causes of childhood blindness, the presentation suggests possible prevention and treatment strategies.
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Dr. Van C. Lansingh, IAPB/VISION 2020 Latin America |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 |
Cataract |
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November 22, 2011 |
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Public Health and Cataract Blindness
Defines and classifies the condition of cataracts. This presentation also addresses the epidemiology of cataracts and provides an overview of public health approaches to prevent and control cataract blindness.
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Dr. Van C. Lansingh, IAPB/VISION 2020 Latin America |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 Standards for Eye Care and Vision |
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January 1, 2012 |
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A Global Strategy to Eliminate Blinding Trachoma
This PowerPoint outlines a global strategic plan, 2020 INSight, to eliminate blinding trachoma by the year 2020. The presentation describes the impact of trachoma and then lays out 2020 INSight's actions and milestones from the years 2011 to 2020.
PPTX (3 MB) | Save to My ICO |
Various |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 Journal/Publication |
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January 3, 2012 |
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Global Estimates of Visual Impairment: 2010
An article summarizing visual impairment and its causes in 2010, globally and by World Health Organization region.
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British Journal of Ophthalmology |
Conference/Congress Education Ophthalmic Educators |
Other (e.g., Education, Research) |
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November 28, 2011 |
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Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators - 2011 & 2012 Webcasts
The webcasts include English and Spanish presentations from two conferences designed to help ophthalmic educators from all over the world collaborate and learn more about modern educational tools.
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Various |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 |
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November 29, 2011 |
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2011 Workshop for Advocates, Webcasts
The Workshop for Advocates presented tools and strategies to help generate financing and other support for eye care and the prevention of vision loss. It included case studies, panel presentations and and discussions. The recordings are available in English and Spanish.
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Various |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 ICO Membership ICO Programs and Initiatives Ophthalmologic Societies Organizational Development |
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February 23, 2012 |
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ICO Directory of Ophthalmic Societies
The International Council of Ophthalmolgy (ICO) Directory of Ophthalmic Societies includes national, supranational, subspecialty and other societies around the world. The Directory is meant to facilitate awareness and communication between ICO Member societies and other ophthalmic societies.
PDF (507 KB) | Save to My ICO |
ICO |
Continuing Medical Education Eye Care ICO Programs and Initiatives Ophthalmic Educators Uncorrected Refractive Error |
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March 13, 2012 |
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International Core Curriculum for Refractive Error
Published in January 2011, the International Core Curriculum for Refractive Error focuses on providing training materials for eye care professionals, with the ultimate goal of eliminating or reducing uncorrected refractive error.
PDF (624 KB) | Save to My ICO |
Various |
E-Learning Education |
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May 1, 2012 |
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Dictionary of Ophthalmology
Multilingual dictionary of ophthalmology containing more than 25,000 entries with more than
1,000 images and 4,000 acronyms and abbreviations. The site also offers a forum to present and discuss case studies.
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Various |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 ICO Programs and Initiatives Journal/Publication Ophthalmologic Societies |
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June 1, 2012 |
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The number of ophthalmologists in practice and in training worldwide: a growing gap despite more than 200,000 practitioners
More than 200 ophthalmic societies and individuals took part in the 2010 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) survey to assess the number of ophthalmologists in practice and training. The results were published in the June 2012 issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology (BJO).
PDF (452 KB) | Save to My ICO |
ICO |
Education Journal/Publication |
Pediatric, Strabismus, Genetics |
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September 13, 2012 |
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The Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric for Strabismus Surgery
This article, published in the Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus by Elsevier, reflects an expert review of the tool International Council of Ophthalmology-Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric for Strabismus Surgery (ICO-OSCAR: strabismus).
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Multiple |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 ICO Programs and Initiatives Ophthalmologic Societies |
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June 1, 2012 |
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Number of Ophthalmologists in Practice and Training Worldwide in 2012
This online resource reveals the results from a 2010 survey conducted by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) to assess the number of ophthalmologists in practice and training. More than 200 ophthalmic societies and individuals who took part in the survey. To ensure accurate results and progressively track trends, the ICO asks society leaders to update their data each year.
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ICO |
Education Journal/Publication Standards for Eye Care and Vision |
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September 13, 2012 |
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The Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric for Lateral Tarsal Strip Surgery
This article, published in the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, reflects an expert review of the tool International Council of Ophthalmology-Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric for Lateral Tarsal Strip Surgery.
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Multiple |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 Education Eye Care |
Retina and Vitreous |
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February 1, 2013 |
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2011 Clinical Practice Guide for Diabetic Retinopathy for Latin America-in English & Spanish
This guide offers a simplified classification system, recommended examination intervals, and suggestions for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Organized by VISION 2020, the guide is available in English and Spanish.
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VISION 2020 |
Advocacy/Vision 2020 |
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December 26, 2012 |
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Investing in Vision
This report examines the financial burden to countries due to visual loss, and the cost benefit––if any––for countries to take action. The conclusion reached is that eliminating avoidable blindness and visual impairment is a worthy investment.
PDF (347 KB) | Save to My ICO |
Multiple |
ICO Programs and Initiatives Leadership Development/WORLD |
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November 8, 2012 |
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Presentations from the 2012 ICO World Ophthalmology Roundtable on Leadership Development
The following presentations and background information were developed for the 2012 ICO World Ophthalmology Roundtable on Leadership Development (WORLD), November 10, 2012. The 2012 theme and central question was: How Can We Build A World Alliance for Sight?
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Multiple |
Education Fellowship Grants Ophthalmology Residency Education |
Cornea |
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November 16, 2012 |
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CorneaEd Educational Database
CorneaEd is a comprehensive educational database for ophthalmologists, with the aim of providing detailed information and web-based links for fellowship, training and observership programs for the cornea and external eye disease subspeciality.
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Various |
Education Eye Care International Clinical Guidelines |
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November 9, 2012 |
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Algorithm for Evaluation and Management of the Ruptured Globe in an Adult
The algorithm for evaluation and management of the ruptured globe in an adult was prepared and distributed to serve a supportive and educational role for ophthalmologists worldwide, and is intended to improve the quality of eye care for patients. It is an ICO document written by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) faculty.
PDF (87 KB) | Save to My ICO |
Various |
