Programs: Eye and Vision Care Guidelines
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Eye and Vision Care Guidelines
The ICO Eye and Vision Care Guidelines recognize that medical knowledge is derived from thousands of sources and technology is advancing continuously. Therefore, assimilation of knowledge and technology into best medical practice is a continuing challenge. For global use, the ICO Eye and Vision Care Guidelines are needed to define what constitutes appropriate eye care and to encourage a universal high standard of quality.
To promote best medical practice, a multinational committee of internationally recognized experts, with Dr. Richard L. Abbott (United States) as chair, is responsible for development of guidelines. The committee reviews and adapts for worldwide use the American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Patterns®, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Clinical Practice Guidelines for Specialists and similar practice recommendations by other professional organizations.
When formulated, the guidelines are placed on the Internet for comment and global peer review. By this process, the ICO has formed eye care guidelines for management of 20 major ophthalmic entities that are available on the Internet (www.icoph.org/guide).
Following a series of meetings with leaders of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society in 2005–2007, the ICO Eye and Vision Care Guidelines were distributed by the Chinese Ophthalmological Society for use throughout China. Other nations are considering similar programs to review and adapt the ICO Eye and Vision Care Guidelines for use within the respective countries.
Experience with clinical practice guidelines in the United States, China and other countries documents the need for extensive communication, direct discussion and extended professional interaction, supported in part by the ICOFoundation, in the formulation and ongoing review of Eye and Vision Care Guidelines.
Eye and Vision Care Guidelines. Meeting in Beijing to develop Guidelines for use throughout China are (left to right) Dr. Leon Ellwein (National Eye Institute, United States), Dr. Ji-ling Zhao (President, Chinese Ophthalmological Society) and Dr. Richard L. Abbott (Guidelines Coordinator, United States).
International Eye and Vision Care Guidelines
Guidelines for 20 eye and vision care conditions include:
ICOFoundation Support for Eye and Vision Care Guidelines
Continuous activities related to development, review and evaluation of Eye and Vision Care Guidelines are conducted as volunteer activities by ophthalmologists and health care professionals. The ICOFoundation support is used for review and dissemination of Eye Care Guidelines as well as development of guidelines for additional eye diseases such as onchocerciasis.
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