Links

American Academy of Ophthalmology

The home site of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.   Source of a wealth of information about Ophthalmology, eye disease, treatment trials, state and federal laws, etc.  A must see site if you or a loved one has vision problems.

http://www.aao.org/

American Optometric Association

The home site for the American Optometic Association.  Has an education center, tips on how to keep your eyes healthy, media center, etc.  Great site to review for knowing more about contact lenses, eye diseases and common eye problems.

http://www.aoanet.org/

Ohio Academy of Family Physicians

Professional site for medical students, fellows and residents of family physicians.  Scholarships, conferences, news and publications about family physicians in Ohio.   Includes information on policy making and advocacy, special interest listservs professional development and career choices.

http://www.ohioafp.org/

Ohio Association of School Nurses (OASN)

"The Ohio Association of School Nurses promotes optimal wellness among Ohio's school children and their communities by supporting their educational success & providing leadership, education & support for the practice of school nursing."  Site includes information on awards and grants, annual conference, newsletters, legislative issues, Ohio health hearing and vision screening screening training and much more.

http://www.oasn.org/

Ohio Help Me Grow

"Help Me Grow is a program for Ohio’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. Help Me Grow provides the building blocks for success for Ohio’s families."  A site for parents as well as professionals involved in family and child issues from pre-pregnancy to school readiness.

http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/

Ohio's Eye Exam Requirements for Special Education Students

Information for parents, doctors and school officials about Ohio's new law requiring an eye exam by an Optometrist or physician (MD or DO) for school children identified with a disability and receiving services, for the first time, under an individualized education program (IEP).

http://www.iepeyeexam.org

Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation

A great site for questions and answers for all types of eye problems. Dictionary of terms, simulations of different types of vision loss, Links and more.

www.ohiolionseyeresearch.com

Ohio Ophthalmological Society

In addition to the Ohio Amblyope Registry, OOS is undertaking a sports safety program for school-aged children in Ohio. Also learn more about what OOS is doing throughout Ohio.  OOS has also developed a web site for sports safety, sports eye glass wear among other important issues related to sports and the eyes.  Check-out this cool sports safety site at www.playhardgear.com.

www.ohioeye.org

Ohio Department of Health

The Ohio Department of Health is responsible for the management and oversight of the Save Our Sight (SOS) fund, the awarding of SOS grants and contracts including the Ohio Amblyope Registry. Go to the ODH web site to learn more about the basics of the SOS fund, grants and contracts awarded based on the fund, and other information as it relates to the eye health and safety of Ohio’s children.

http://www.odh.state.oh.us/

Opticians Association of Ohio

"The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) is a collaborative network dedicated to facilitating multicenter clinical research in strabismus, amblyopia and other eye disorders that affect children. The network, which was formed in 1997, is funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI).  The NEI is a part of the National Institutes of Health, which is the branch of government that funds medical research.  There are currently over 60 participating sites (offices) with over 120 pediatric ophthalmologists and pediatric optometrists in the United States and Canada participating in the network."

Prevent Blindness America

"Prevent Blindness America® is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.  Prevent Blindness America serves millions of people each year through public and professional education, community and patient services programs and research."  A "must see" site for information and its graphic displays.

http://www.preventblindness.org/

This web site is funded by The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Child and Family Health Services, Save Our Sight Program.