Factors Impacting Vision Care and Vision Wear of Culturally Diverse Groups: Focus on Hispanics
Caleb R. Arias, Latino Health Access; Liany Elba Arroyo, National Council of La Raza; Emilio Balius, OD; Robert Feinfield, MD; Reyna Hernandez, OD; Lloyd Holness, optician; Madeline Romeu, OD, FAAO; Hector Santiago, OD, PhD, FAAO
This consensus paper addresses obstacles in providing quality vision care and vision wear to the U.S. Hispanic population.
Addressing the Need for Education on the Value of Vision Care Plans
Matt Cockrell; Susan Cox; Bill Hately, OD; Todd Kimball, OD; John Lahr, OD; Bernard Rubin, OD; Robert Stein; MA; John Thorp
This paper explores the challenge of educating consumers on the value of vision care plans, reinforcing the need to elevate eye care as an important aspect of overall health and wellness.
Healthy Sight Counseling and Children
Siret D. Jaanus, PhD; Mark J. Lustig, MD, PhD; Madeline Romeu, OD; Susan Stenson, MD, FACS; Sol S. Zimmerman, MD
This clinical review paper provides eyecare professionals with a blueprint to achieve healthy sight in practice through comprehensive vision care, the appropriate selection of vision wear and patient and practitioner education.
Ocular Effects Associated With Medications
Siret D. Jaanus, PhD
This paper raises awareness of potential ocular side effects of many common medications.