Programs: Research in Ophthalmology and Vision

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Research in Ophthalmology and Vision

With Dr. Alfred Sommer (United States) as chair, a multinational committee critically assessed research in ophthalmology and vision to determine investigations of highest priority for global preservation of vision based on need, feasibility and resources required.

The committee report entitled "A Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention" recognized the importance of biomedical and translational research. The committee focused, however, on operational studies to enhance quality, availability and affordability of eye care worldwide. This plan for applied vision research has been officially endorsed by the Blindness and Disabilities Prevention Program of the World Health Organization and may be viewed in its entirety at www.icoph.org/research.

ICOFoundation Support for Research

Research warrants support and high priority.  However, the ICOFoundation support for research endeavors to influence nongovernmental and governmental organizations to perform studies identified by the committee representing the International  Council of Ophthalmology.

As resources become available, the ICOFoundation anticipates support for selected operational research.

More on ICOFoundation programs:

• Ophthalmic Education and Training
  
  
• Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment
  
  
• Ophthalmic Fellowship Training
  
  
• Eye and Vision Care Guidelines
  
  
• Advocacy for Preservation of Vision

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