Federally Qualified Health Centers. Improving access to comprehensive eye care is a mission of the Academy's Task Force on Ophthalmology and Community Health Centers, formed in December 2022. This group is working to develop best practice guidelines and to identify locales and ophthalmologists to help expand eye care through Federally ...
Community engagement in eye care: working with and for communities
By involving local communities in planning and implementing eye health initiatives, communities can become more self-reliant and empowered. Moreover, community engagement can yield positive results, such as improved case-finding and treatment outcomes, raised awareness regarding eye diseases, community advocacy and monitoring of eye care services, and improved uptake of eye health services.
Community Eye Health Journal » Topics
Community Eye Health Journal articles and useful resources organised into topics for our different readers. Search the site. Continuing professional development ... plus information on the knowledge and tools eye care workers need to carry out your own research. Research. Retina. Retinopathy of prematurity. Safety.
Working with communities to improve their eye health
As an eye health worker you will be aware of various community interventions for improving eye health. These can involve encouraging people to take better care of their eyes (e.g. specific behaviour change programmes such as encouraging hand and face washing and improving infant feeding practices) and projects that increase the number of people ...
Effectiveness of community-based eye care: process and considerations
In the past three decades, there have been multiple examples of involving community-based health workers and volunteers in the delivery of eye-care interventions. However, while in some settings the benefits have been strong and demonstrable, in other settings questions and concerns have been raised.1-3 In addition, there is poor evidence for the effectiveness of task shifting in eye care in ...
The Role of Public Health and Partnerships to Promote Eye and Vision
The Lions Eye Health Program is a community-based education program that promotes healthy vision and raises awareness of the causes of preventable vision loss (Lions Club, 2016). Various organizations design websites and related promotional materials to support national awareness months for specific eye diseases and conditions.
Community Eye Health Journal » Current issue
Community Eye Health Journal » Current issue. Comm Eye Health Vol. 36 No. 121 2023. Published online 09 February, 2024.
Community Eye Health Journal » Community engagement in eye care
Understanding the key concepts of community engagement, participation, and accountability is a must for eye care providers. In this issue, we introduce these key concepts and look at examples from different regions. We also discuss how communities can monitor services and provide feedback to improve health care services; and how adopting different intervention strategies ensures that eye care ...
Public Health
Telemed J E Health 2023; Abstract. Brant A, Kolomeyer N, Goldberg JL, Haller J, Lee CS, Lee AY, Lorch AC, Lum F, Miller JW, Parke DW, Hyman L, Pershing S. United States Population Disparities in Ophthalmic Care: Blindness and Visual Impairment in the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Ophthalmology 2023;130 (11):1121-1137.
Community Eye Health Journal
The Community Eye Health Journal (CEHJ) is an essential resource for eyecare workers in lower and middle-income countries. The journal provides peer-reviewed articles on a broad range of topics in ophthalmology, optometry, nursing and service delivery for free to eye health workers worldwide. Nearly 60,000 copies are distributed each year, with ...
Overview on community ophthalmology
Abstract. Community ophthalmology requires a comprehensive approach for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of all eye diseases like vitamin A deficiency, trachoma, measles, diabetic retinopathy, refractive errors, etc. Community ophthalmology is based on the principles of primary health care approach.
Community Eye Health
Community Eye Health research focuses on various areas, such as epidemiology, prevention and management of eye diseases, health systems and policies, and health education and promotion. This research contributes to the development of evidence-based interventions and programs that address the specific eye health needs of the community. One key ...
Why Vision Loss Is a Public Health Problem
5. Can vision loss be improved with community or public health action? Yes. Research shows that early detection and treatment can prevent blindness and vision impairment. Screening and treatment for common eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma are available. However, many people are not screened, diagnosed, or ...
Learn About Eye Health
Promote eye health in your community. Use our tools and resources to educate your community about eye health and safety. We've got fact sheets, posters, articles, and more. Learn how to take care of your eyes, get the facts about specific eye problems, and help others learn about healthy vision.
About the Data: American Community Survey
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a national self-report survey. Sample: households that are representative of the U.S. population at national, state, and county levels. Sample size: 3 million people per year. VEHSS topic: Vision Problems and Blindness.
Looking Ahead: Improving Our Vision for the Future
Access to eye care + early detection = improved vision health + lower costs CDCʼs Vision Health Initiative. Assesses the impact of vision loss and identifies populations at risk. Uses applied public health research to develop evidence-based interventions and understand the costs of vision loss.
Research Topics
Research Topic: Retinopathy of Prematurity and other Pediatric Studies Key Research Question/Hypothesis Effect of low birth weight on the eye's development. Methods. Data analysis, chart review. Timeline. Several ongoing projects—long-term data collection. Status of IRB/IACUC approval. Current study has IRB approval.
A Vision for All: Bridging Equity Gaps in Eye Health Research
He understands that patients are more likely to participate in research if they interact with a diverse clinic staff. Hiring bilingual staff has proven to be instrumental, along with community engagement activities that offer health-related topics through printable brochures available in local churches and during health fairs.
Systematic Review of Community-Engaged Research in Ophthalmology
The migrant farm worker community ranked possible interventions to improve eye health. This informed how the researchers created a three-part intervention consisting of eye drops, protective eyewear, and an in-person presentation on eye health. Symptoms were evaluated among the migrant farm workers before and after the intervention using a survey.
Eye health and the world of work
Policy Brief. Eye health and the world of work. Vision is a critical factor in ensuring both safety and productivity at work. It directly impacts a worker's ability to perform tasks effectively and avoid accidents.
Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with ...
The trial was funded by the biotechnology company Editas Medicine and conducted in the United States by researchers at Mass Eye and Ear of the Mass General Brigham health care system and other US ...
Columbus' new Healthy Community Center
The Healthy Community Center is more than just a building: it's a hub for the neighborhood, focusing on promoting healthier lifestyles. With plans to host dietary and exercise workshops, health screenings and educational health programming, it's a gathering space that's geared to meet the real needs of the community. From books to health: A legacy reimagined
Community Eye Health Journal
03 May 2024. Presbyopia: addressing an urgent global need. 02 May 2024. Hyperopia: a practical introduction. 23 April 2024. Talking to patients about their new spectacles. 18 April 2024. Free, up-to-date, and relevant eye care information for health care providers working in low- and middle-income countries.
High-frequency electrical 'noise' may result in congenital night
These electrical events could help scientists better understand how the eye's rods and cones function, says King-Wai Yau, Ph.D., professor in the department of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins ...
10 Things You Should Be Doing Daily to Protect Your Eye Health
3. Take book breaks, too. Screen time isn't the only way to strain your eyes. When you read a book, you probably hold it up close for long periods, too. Both activities can lead to nearsightedness ...
A breakthrough for lupus treatment? Study explores ...
UC Davis Health is one of just nine health care institutions worldwide and the only hospital in the Western United States to participate in the clinical trial. CABA-201 is a chimeric antigen receptor CAR T-cell therapy. Participants in the study will have their blood drawn and filtered through a machine in a process called apheresis. The ...
Five Research Topics exploring the science of mental health
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we highlight five Research Topics that help everyone achieve better mental health.
Fast Facts: 4 in 10 Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss
Of adults at high risk, 40% did not receive an eye exam in the last year. In 2017, about 93 million US adults aged 18 years or older, or about 4 in 10, were at high risk for vision loss, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Among adults at high risk for vision loss, about 40% did not see an eye doctor or receive an eye exam in the last year.
Community involvement in eye care: a health systems perspective
The World Health Organization's World Report on Vision (2019) and The Lancet Global Eye Health Commission on Global Eye Health highlight key priority areas for action that include the integration of eye care into universal health care (UHC) and delivering integrated people-centred eye care for all. 3 Most of this can be managed and sustained through routine primary health care services (see ...
News Archive Item
Dr Claire Armour Barrett, Head: Research and Development at the UFS School of Clinical Medicine, says Prof Marais has significantly raised the profile of the UFS on the global stage and has positioned the UFS Department of Ophthalmology as a trailblazer in the Southern African Development Community region. "The UFS Department of Ophthalmology is the first university department in the region ...
COMMENTS
Federally Qualified Health Centers. Improving access to comprehensive eye care is a mission of the Academy's Task Force on Ophthalmology and Community Health Centers, formed in December 2022. This group is working to develop best practice guidelines and to identify locales and ophthalmologists to help expand eye care through Federally ...
By involving local communities in planning and implementing eye health initiatives, communities can become more self-reliant and empowered. Moreover, community engagement can yield positive results, such as improved case-finding and treatment outcomes, raised awareness regarding eye diseases, community advocacy and monitoring of eye care services, and improved uptake of eye health services.
Community Eye Health Journal articles and useful resources organised into topics for our different readers. Search the site. Continuing professional development ... plus information on the knowledge and tools eye care workers need to carry out your own research. Research. Retina. Retinopathy of prematurity. Safety.
As an eye health worker you will be aware of various community interventions for improving eye health. These can involve encouraging people to take better care of their eyes (e.g. specific behaviour change programmes such as encouraging hand and face washing and improving infant feeding practices) and projects that increase the number of people ...
In the past three decades, there have been multiple examples of involving community-based health workers and volunteers in the delivery of eye-care interventions. However, while in some settings the benefits have been strong and demonstrable, in other settings questions and concerns have been raised.1-3 In addition, there is poor evidence for the effectiveness of task shifting in eye care in ...
The Lions Eye Health Program is a community-based education program that promotes healthy vision and raises awareness of the causes of preventable vision loss (Lions Club, 2016). Various organizations design websites and related promotional materials to support national awareness months for specific eye diseases and conditions.
Community Eye Health Journal » Current issue. Comm Eye Health Vol. 36 No. 121 2023. Published online 09 February, 2024.
Understanding the key concepts of community engagement, participation, and accountability is a must for eye care providers. In this issue, we introduce these key concepts and look at examples from different regions. We also discuss how communities can monitor services and provide feedback to improve health care services; and how adopting different intervention strategies ensures that eye care ...
Telemed J E Health 2023; Abstract. Brant A, Kolomeyer N, Goldberg JL, Haller J, Lee CS, Lee AY, Lorch AC, Lum F, Miller JW, Parke DW, Hyman L, Pershing S. United States Population Disparities in Ophthalmic Care: Blindness and Visual Impairment in the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Ophthalmology 2023;130 (11):1121-1137.
The Community Eye Health Journal (CEHJ) is an essential resource for eyecare workers in lower and middle-income countries. The journal provides peer-reviewed articles on a broad range of topics in ophthalmology, optometry, nursing and service delivery for free to eye health workers worldwide. Nearly 60,000 copies are distributed each year, with ...
Abstract. Community ophthalmology requires a comprehensive approach for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of all eye diseases like vitamin A deficiency, trachoma, measles, diabetic retinopathy, refractive errors, etc. Community ophthalmology is based on the principles of primary health care approach.
Community Eye Health research focuses on various areas, such as epidemiology, prevention and management of eye diseases, health systems and policies, and health education and promotion. This research contributes to the development of evidence-based interventions and programs that address the specific eye health needs of the community. One key ...
5. Can vision loss be improved with community or public health action? Yes. Research shows that early detection and treatment can prevent blindness and vision impairment. Screening and treatment for common eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma are available. However, many people are not screened, diagnosed, or ...
Promote eye health in your community. Use our tools and resources to educate your community about eye health and safety. We've got fact sheets, posters, articles, and more. Learn how to take care of your eyes, get the facts about specific eye problems, and help others learn about healthy vision.
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a national self-report survey. Sample: households that are representative of the U.S. population at national, state, and county levels. Sample size: 3 million people per year. VEHSS topic: Vision Problems and Blindness.
Access to eye care + early detection = improved vision health + lower costs CDCʼs Vision Health Initiative. Assesses the impact of vision loss and identifies populations at risk. Uses applied public health research to develop evidence-based interventions and understand the costs of vision loss.
Research Topic: Retinopathy of Prematurity and other Pediatric Studies Key Research Question/Hypothesis Effect of low birth weight on the eye's development. Methods. Data analysis, chart review. Timeline. Several ongoing projects—long-term data collection. Status of IRB/IACUC approval. Current study has IRB approval.
He understands that patients are more likely to participate in research if they interact with a diverse clinic staff. Hiring bilingual staff has proven to be instrumental, along with community engagement activities that offer health-related topics through printable brochures available in local churches and during health fairs.
The migrant farm worker community ranked possible interventions to improve eye health. This informed how the researchers created a three-part intervention consisting of eye drops, protective eyewear, and an in-person presentation on eye health. Symptoms were evaluated among the migrant farm workers before and after the intervention using a survey.
Policy Brief. Eye health and the world of work. Vision is a critical factor in ensuring both safety and productivity at work. It directly impacts a worker's ability to perform tasks effectively and avoid accidents.
The trial was funded by the biotechnology company Editas Medicine and conducted in the United States by researchers at Mass Eye and Ear of the Mass General Brigham health care system and other US ...
The Healthy Community Center is more than just a building: it's a hub for the neighborhood, focusing on promoting healthier lifestyles. With plans to host dietary and exercise workshops, health screenings and educational health programming, it's a gathering space that's geared to meet the real needs of the community. From books to health: A legacy reimagined
03 May 2024. Presbyopia: addressing an urgent global need. 02 May 2024. Hyperopia: a practical introduction. 23 April 2024. Talking to patients about their new spectacles. 18 April 2024. Free, up-to-date, and relevant eye care information for health care providers working in low- and middle-income countries.
These electrical events could help scientists better understand how the eye's rods and cones function, says King-Wai Yau, Ph.D., professor in the department of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins ...
3. Take book breaks, too. Screen time isn't the only way to strain your eyes. When you read a book, you probably hold it up close for long periods, too. Both activities can lead to nearsightedness ...
UC Davis Health is one of just nine health care institutions worldwide and the only hospital in the Western United States to participate in the clinical trial. CABA-201 is a chimeric antigen receptor CAR T-cell therapy. Participants in the study will have their blood drawn and filtered through a machine in a process called apheresis. The ...
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we highlight five Research Topics that help everyone achieve better mental health.
Of adults at high risk, 40% did not receive an eye exam in the last year. In 2017, about 93 million US adults aged 18 years or older, or about 4 in 10, were at high risk for vision loss, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Among adults at high risk for vision loss, about 40% did not see an eye doctor or receive an eye exam in the last year.
The World Health Organization's World Report on Vision (2019) and The Lancet Global Eye Health Commission on Global Eye Health highlight key priority areas for action that include the integration of eye care into universal health care (UHC) and delivering integrated people-centred eye care for all. 3 Most of this can be managed and sustained through routine primary health care services (see ...
Dr Claire Armour Barrett, Head: Research and Development at the UFS School of Clinical Medicine, says Prof Marais has significantly raised the profile of the UFS on the global stage and has positioned the UFS Department of Ophthalmology as a trailblazer in the Southern African Development Community region. "The UFS Department of Ophthalmology is the first university department in the region ...