The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Vision
American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO provides information and educational programs for ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, primary care physicians, allied health professionals and other health professionals in eye care. The web site contains sections for clinical education, on-line education, legislative issues, etc. Source: AAO
American Foundation for the Blind - From AFB's home page you can access 5 sections: Information Center, a Directory of Services, Community, Bookstore, and Journals. The Information Center has a sublink that focuses on Aging and Vision Loss. There are also links to related organizations. Source: AFB
American Optometric Association - This site contains consumer and professional information, such as consumer guides, eye care tips, and clinical guidelines. Source:AOA
Lighthouse International - Professional Education - The Center offers educational programs and publications on issues related to impaired vision, as well as many other resources and services. Source: Lighthouse International.
MEDLINEplus Health Information: Vision Impairment and Blindness - This page contains links to fact sheets about blindness and low vision, coping strategies, information on specific conditions, eye diseases and simulations of low vision, anatomy & physiology of the eye, information on clinical trials, and more. Source: MEDLINEplus/National Library of Medicine.
National Eye Institute - One of the National Institutes of Health, NEI conducts and supports research on the prevention and treatment of eye diseases and other vision disorders. From NEI's home page, you can access information on eye health, research funding, educational opportunities, clinical studies, etc. Photos, images and videos, such as eye disease simulatins, eye exams. and Public Service Announcements and print ads are also available. Source: NEI
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Workshop II: Legal and Ethical Issues in Geriatric Practice
Workshop III: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Geriatric Clinical Care
Workshop IV: Understanding and Managing Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
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