Making eye health a population health imperative vision for tomorrow
"The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, District of Columbia :
The National Academies Press
2016.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009816726406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Summary
- Introduction
- Understanding the epidemiology of vision loss and impairment in the United States
- The impact of vision loss
- Surveillance and research
- The role of public health and partnerships to promote eye and vision health in communities
- Access to clinical vision services: workforce and coverage
- Toward a high-quality clinical eye and vision service delivery system
- Meeting the challenge of vision loss in the United States: improving diagnosis, rehabilitation, and accessibility
- Eye and vision health: recommendations and a path to action
- Appendix A: Committee biographies
- Appendix B: Committee meeting agendas
- Appendix C: Glossary
- Appendix D: Examples of Federal entities involved in advancing eye health and safety
- Appendix E: Examples of recommended eye protection for recreational sports
- Appendix F: Eye and vision care professionals and education
- Appendix G: Medicaid vision coverage by state.
