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ICOFoundation: Growing Need for Eye Care
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Growing Need for Eye Care. According to a 2010 survey by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO). Despite there being over 200,000 ophthalmologists worldwide, there is a current and anticipated future shortfall, which will dramatically impact both developing and developed countries. To meet this widening gap between need and supply, it is necessary to aggressively train eye care teams now to alleviate the current and anticipated deficit of ophthalmologists. For everyone involved in ophthalmic ed...
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ICOFoundation: World Alliance for Sight
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World Alliance for Sight. For more than 100 years, the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) has led efforts to improve ophthalmic education and eye care by collaborating with other ophthalmologic societies, eye care organizations, and teaching programs. We are a unique organization of ophthalmologic societies with a collective imperative to improve ophthalmologic education and access to quality eye care worldwide. Which begins with the ICO’s mission. II Eve Care Delivery:. Our goal is to integrat...
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ICOFoundation: World Alliance for Sight
http://www.icofoundation.org/world-alliance-for-sight.html
World Alliance for Sight. For more than 100 years, the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) has led efforts to improve ophthalmic education and eye care by collaborating with other ophthalmologic societies, eye care organizations, and teaching programs. We are a unique organization of ophthalmologic societies with a collective imperative to improve ophthalmologic education and access to quality eye care worldwide. Which begins with the ICO’s mission. II Eve Care Delivery:. Our goal is to integrat...
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International Council of Ophthalmology : Refocusing Education : Educational Programs : Residency Education
http://www.icoph.org/refocusing_education/educational_programs/residency.html
The need for ophthalmologists with a high level of education and training is of critical importance to preserving and restoring vision. This is particularly important in developing countries where there are not an adequate number of skilled eye professionals. The ICO has the following committees that seek to enhance and improve ophthalmic resident physician training:. Committee on Curricula and Expectations for Training Programs – Chair, Peter Quiros, MD. Updates include the following:. New fourth level,...
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International Council of Ophthalmology : Advancing Leadership : Ophthalmic Educators
http://www.icoph.org/advancing_leadership/ophthalmic_educators.html
The ICO is committed to improving ophthalmic education by teaching the teachers – offering conferences, courses, curricula and online resources to anyone involved in ophthalmic education. ICO Ophthalmic Educators Curriculum. Development of the ICO Ophthalmic Educators Curriculum sponsored in part by Shire. We thank all of the supporters. Of the International Council of Ophthalmologys Teaching the Teachers Initiative. New curriculum for residents. For subspecialty training (2012-2013) (in development).
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International Council of Ophthalmology : Refocusing Education : Educational Programs : E-Learning
http://www.icoph.org/refocusing_education/educational_programs/e_learning.html
The development and availability of technology can revolutionize ophthalmic education, helping teachers and students connect efficiently and economically. The Committee on Technologies for Teaching and Learning Continuing Professional Development seeks to explore new and emerging technologies for ophthalmic education and provide technical guidance for online courses and other learning experiences. This is led by Chair Eduardo Mayorga, MD. Technology for Teaching and Learning. A blog on how to teach.
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ICOFoundation: Ophthalmic Science
http://stage.icofoundation.org/impact-of-vision-loss/advances-in-ophthalmic-science.html
At least 80% of blindness is preventable or treatable with currently available knowledge and biotechnology. [ 1. At least 75% of disease-related vision loss is avoidable. [ 2. Though prevention and treatment options exist, many regions of the world are not able to share information about new ophthalmic techniques, or communicate best practices and lessons learned in advocacy, leadership, and research. Facilitating Communication and Advancing Ophthalmic Science. And Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators.
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ICOFoundation: Ophthalmic Science
http://www.icofoundation.org/impact-of-vision-loss/advances-in-ophthalmic-science.html
At least 80% of blindness is preventable or treatable with currently available knowledge and biotechnology. [ 1. At least 75% of disease-related vision loss is avoidable. [ 2. Though prevention and treatment options exist, many regions of the world are not able to share information about new ophthalmic techniques, or communicate best practices and lessons learned in advocacy, leadership, and research. Facilitating Communication and Advancing Ophthalmic Science. And Conferences for Ophthalmic Educators.
icofoundation.org
ICOFoundation: Growing Need for Eye Care
http://www.icofoundation.org/impact-of-vision-loss/great-and-growing-need-for-eyecare.html
Growing Need for Eye Care. According to a 2010 survey by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO). Despite there being over 200,000 ophthalmologists worldwide, there is a current and anticipated future shortfall, which will dramatically impact both developing and developed countries. To meet this widening gap between need and supply, it is necessary to aggressively train eye care teams now to alleviate the current and anticipated deficit of ophthalmologists. For everyone involved in ophthalmic ed...
