VISION AND EYE CARE LINKS
Below are links to other informational sites. The Michigan
College of Optometry and Ferris State University do not endorse any
of the following sites:
- All
About Vision -- Patient information on vision problems, eye
surgery, contact lenses, eye examinations, etc.
- American Academy
of Optometry -- The AAO serves to maintain and enhance
excellence in optometric practice by fostering research and the
dissemination of knowledge in both basic and applied vision
science and patient education on a wide variety of eye and vision
topics.
- American Optometric
Association
-- The
Mission of the AOA is to... "Advance the profession and serve
optometrists in meeting the eye care needs of the public." The
objectives of AOA are centered on improving the quality and
availability of eye and vision care. The AOA fulfills its mission
in accordance with the following goals:
- Health
care and public policy related to eye care will uniformly
recognize optometrists as primary care providers and ensure
the public has access to the full scope of optometric
care.
- Optometrists and other professionals will look to
the American Optometric Association for professional
standards, research and education leadership which serve to
enhance and ensure competent, quality patient care.
- The
public, optometrists and other professionals will turn to the
American Optometric Association for reliable and current
information related to optometry, eye care and health care
policy.
- Antique
Spectacles - This website is the result of the collaboration
of International educators and is for everyone s interest and
enjoyment. It is the place where we celebrate vision aids,
especially spectacles. Certainly one of the most significant
inventions of all time, they are symbols of man's incredible
ingenuity and craftsmanship. Embrace the profound impact that
spectacles alone have had on the human experience over the past
730 years. Use this link to learn more.
- FSU Library's Optometry Subject and Reference
Page -- Relevant information on Internet databases,
vision science journals, patient education materials, electronic
book & reference sources, grand rounds, tutorials, search
engines and other vision science links.
- Michigan
Optometric Association -- The Mission of the MOA is to unite
all licensed optometrists and be the representative voice for the
profession of optometry in Michigan. The association provides
education, information and other members services to assist
optometrists in practicing successfully in accordance with the
highest standards of patient care; works to advance the quality
and accessibility of optometric services throughout the state and
seeks to ensure the recognition of optometrists as the primary
providers of vision and related health.
- Net
Wellness -- Health information and patient education on a
wide variety of topics.
