Objective 28-10
Vision Rehabilitation
This objective was the focus of Healthy Vision Month 2005
28-10a. Increase the use of vision rehabilitation services by people with visual impairments.
28-10b. Increase the use of adaptive devices by people with visual impairments.
Data Source 28-10a
Baseline: 14.1 per 1,000 persons 18 years and over who are visually impaired.
Target: 15.5 per 1,000 persons 18 years and over who are visually impaired.
Target setting method: Better than the best.
Data source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Operational definition: This is a valuable tool that allows individuals to set measurable Healthy Vision objectives for their own communities.
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People 18 years and over |
Rate per 1000 |
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14.1 |
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Race and ethnicity |
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American Indian or Alaska Native only |
DSU |
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Asian or Pacific Islander only |
DNA |
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Asian only |
DSU |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only |
DSU |
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Black or African American only |
DSU |
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White only |
13.6 |
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2 or more races |
DSU |
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American Indian or Alaska Native; White |
DSU |
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Black or African American; White |
DSU |
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Hispanic or Latino |
DSU |
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Non Hispanic or Latino |
12.6 |
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Black or African American only, not Hisp/Latino |
DSU |
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White only, not Hispanic or Latino |
12.1 |
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Gender |
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Female |
14.0 |
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Male |
DSU |
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Education level |
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Under 12 years |
DSU |
|
12 years |
21.8 |
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13 years and over |
15.0 |
Legend:
DNA = Data have not been analyzed.
DNC = Data for specific population are not collected.
DSU = Data do not meet the criteria for statistical reliability, data quality, or confidentiality.
Data Source 28-10b
Baseline: 22 percent of persons 18 years and over who are visually impaired.
Target: 26 percent of persons 18 years and over who are visually impaired.
Target setting method: Better than the best.
Data source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Operational definition: This is a valuable tool that allows individuals to set measurable Healthy Vision objectives for their own communities.
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People 18 years and over |
Percent of People |
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22% |
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Race and ethnicity |
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American Indian or Alaska Native only |
DSU |
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Asian or Pacific Islander only |
DSU |
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Asian only |
DSU |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only |
DSU |
|
Black or African American only |
20% |
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White only |
23% |
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2 or more races |
25% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native; White |
DSU |
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Black or African American; White |
DSU |
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Hispanic or Latino |
17% |
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Non Hispanic or Latino |
23% |
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Black or African American only, not Hisp/Latino |
20% |
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White only, not Hispanic or Latino |
24% |
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Gender |
|
Female |
22% |
|
Male |
23% |
|
Education level |
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Under 12 years |
22% |
|
12 years |
23% |
|
13 years and over |
23% |
Legend:
DNA = Data have not been analyzed.
DNC = Data for specific population are not collected.
DSU = Data do not meet the criteria for statistical reliability, data quality, or confidentiality.
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Organizational Resources
If your organization has materials and/or programs to support this objective, contact Linda Huss lmh@nei.nih.gov.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1336
Tel: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8533
http://www.aao.org
Contact: Georgia Alward, (415) 447-0258, eyemd@aao.org
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest international membership
association of Eye M.D.s. EyeM.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy who provide
comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. More than
90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are Academy members, and the Academy
has more than 7,000 international members. Academy members are committed to
responding compassionately to their patients' individual needs and to advancing
the highest standards of eye care.
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American Optometric Association
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63141
Tel: (314) 991-4100 X 225
Toll Free: 1-800-365-2219 X 225
http://www.aoa.org
Contact: Stephanie Brown, dbrown@aoa.org
The American Optometric Association (AOA) represents over 30,000 doctors of optometry, who examine, diagnose, treat and manage disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. The AOA's Low Vision Rehabilitation Section consists of more that 800 optometrists distributed throughout the United States who include clinical low vision care within their mode of practice.
The American Optometric Association supports the interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation of patients with low vision (the legally blind and/or visually impaired). As part of the vision rehabilitation network, the optometrist plays an integral role through diagnosis and management of the low vision patient and prescription of optical, non-optical and electronic devices providing this population with optimal use of remaining vision. Optometrists who provide comprehensive low vision care establish treatment plans including but not limited to prescription, visual rehabilitation training/therapy, education and interdisciplinary consultation.
The American Optometric Association is committed to the Healthy People 2010 Vision Care Objectives, especially objective 28-10 "increasing access to vision rehabilitation services and to integration of assistive devices for people with visual impairment."
Resources
- "If someone you know lives with vision loss", a patient brochure
- Care of the Patient with Low Vision, guidelines for the health professional
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EyeCare America
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-1336
Tel: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8567
http://www.eyecareamerica.org
Contact: Betty Lucas, (451) 447-0381, blucas@aao.org
EyeCare America:
Founded in 1980, EyeCare America, the public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education.
EyeCare America's public service program provides access to eye care for the medically underserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease through its corps of 7,500 volunteer ophthalmologists dedicated to serving their communities. More than 90 percent of the care made available through EyeCare America is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. Public service includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine.
Since its inception, EyeCare America's public service program has processed more than 644,000 calls, provided services to 347,000 people and treated more than 180,000 cases of eye disease.
EyeCare America offers multiple eye care programs for which individuals may qualify. Callers will be automatically screened to determine the program that provides the best appropriate eye care service.
The Seniors EyeCare Program (SEP) helps to ensure that all eligible seniors have access to medical eye care and promotes annual, dilated eye exams. SEP raises awareness about age-related eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care educational materials and facilitates access to eye care.
People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment-at no out-of-pocket expense-for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam. Volunteer ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full.
The Seniors EyeCare Program is designed for people who:
- Are US citizens or legal residents
- Are age 65 and older
- Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
- Do not have eye care insurance through an HMO or the VA
Resources
- Senior EyeCare Program referral call 800-222-EYES (3937) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
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The Glaucoma Foundation
116 John Street, Suite 1605
New York, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 285-0080
Toll Free: 1-800-GLAUCOMA (Hotline)
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org
The Glaucoma Foundation is the nation's foremost non-profit organization promoting awareness and supporting research about glaucoma. One of The Glaucoma Foundation's main goals is to provide callers and service users with resources that can be of assistance to them. Since many glaucoma patients calling our hotline (1-800-GLAUCOMA) and reading our newsletter have experienced some visual loss, we routinely provide referrals to low vision organizations and suggest the consideration of low vision devices to improve one's life experience. Our newsletter also provides information on new resources and new services available for these individuals.
Fact Sheets & Sample Materials
- Eye to Eye -- our quarterly newsletter, provides updates on medical news and research, treatment information and answers to commonly asked questions.
- To receive literature, please call 1-800-GLAUCOMA (1-800-452-8266) or email The Foundation at info@glaucomafoundation.org
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The Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093-0299
Toll Free: 1-800-323-4238
Tel: (847) 446-8111
http://www.hadley-school.org
The Hadley School for the Blind promotes independence in blind and visually impaired people through education. Serves students in all 50 states and 90 countries. Program areas include Adult Continuing Education, High School, Family Education and Professional Education. Course materials are delivered in braille, large-print, audiocassette and online formats. Offers all courses free of charge.
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Lighthouse International
111 East 59 Street
New York, NY 10022-1202
Tel: (212) 821-9200
Toll Free: 1-800-829-0500
http://www.lighthouse.org
Email: info@lighthouse.org
Lighthouse International, a resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation, is dedicated to enabling people of all ages who are blind or partially sighted to lead independent and productive lives. Through its Information and Resource Service, info@lighthouse.org, information about eye diseases as well as national and international vision rehabilitation services and resources for people with impaired vision of all ages is available.
Lighthouse International is conducting a national public awareness campaign entitled Vision Loss is Not a Normal Part of Aging--Open Your Eyes to the Facts! Free booklets, a promotional poster and a bookmark provide vital information for older adults and their caregivers.
Our Program for Partners project has also resulted in new resources addressing the emotional and practical consequences of vision loss affecting sighted partners and other family members.
VisionConnection, an accessible online source of information and support for professionals and their patients on vision impairment, its prevention and vision rehabilitation, announces a newly enhanced "Help Near You" searchable database. This new version developed by Lighthouse International, in partnership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association, links people across the U. S. and around the world to low vision practitioners, vision rehabilitation providers and services, and much more in their home communities. With more in-depth information, new search features and the inclusion for the first time of more than 1,000 low vision practitioners, the "Help Near You" database is better than ever! Check it out at: http://visionconnection.org.
Lighthouse International Publications Catalog
- Vision Rehabilitation: Assessment, Prevention and Outcomes
- The Lighthouse Handbook on Vision Impairment and Vision Rehabilitation
- Take Charge of Your Life with Vision Rehabilitation
- See for Yourself Multi-media kit
- The World Through Their Eyes Multi-media kit
- Family Involvement: Maximizing Rehabilitation Outcomes for Older Adults with a Disability
- VisualEyesSM Curriculum, Workbook and Vision Simulators
- InSights Manual: Vision Education for Older Adults
- Toys and Play: A Guide to Fun and Development for Children with Impaired Vision
- Technology for Tots: Using Computers with Preschool Children Who Have Visual Impairments
- Pathways to Independence: An Orientation and Mobility Guide for Infants and Toddlers
- Functional Vision Screening Questionnaire
- Diabetes, Vision Loss and Aging (English and Spanish)
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Lions Clubs International
300 W 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Tel: (630) 571-5466
Fax: (630) 571-1692
http://www.lionsclubs.org
Contact: Deborah O'Malley, domalley@lionsclubs.org
Lions Clubs International has over 14,000 clubs in the United States (44,000 clubs worldwide) which provide community service and promote better international relations. As each community's needs and resources are unique, Lions club programs may vary across the nation; however, the major health programs Lions have established are sight conservation and work with the blind, diabetes awareness, and hearing and speech action and work with the deaf. On an individual basis, Lions may provide assistance so that a needy person may obtain or have access to rehabilitation training or needed equipment. Lions may cooperate with National Industries for the Blind, an agency that provides employment counseling for people who are blind or visually impaired. Contact the international headquarters office for information regarding clubs within your area.
Resources
- Learning to Live Well With Limited Vision (IAD 104)
- Planning Community Blindness Prevention & Blind Service Projects (IAD 218)
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Macular Degeneration Partnership (MDP)
8733 Beverly Boulevard, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: (310) 423-6455
Toll Free: 1-888-430-9898
http://www.amd.org
Contact: Judith Delgado, judith.delgado@cshs.org
The Macular Degeneration Partnership (MDP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accurate, timely and unbiased information on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There is no cure for AMD and no treatment for most people with this condition. But Low Vision Rehabilitation can help individuals to use every bit of the sight they have. MDP encourages those who have lost sight to macular degeneration to seek the assistance of a trained low vision specialist and to explore the variety of low vision devices available. The Macular Degeneration Help Center, http://www.amd.org, includes links to low vision rehabilitation, lifestyle training courses, technology and other resources.
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National Association for Visually Handicapped
22 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (212) 889-3141
Contact: Lorraine H. Marchi, staff@navh.org
NAVH has as its mission to ensure that impaired vision not mean impaired life. Its worldwide program is geared to providing services for people with low vision, their families, friends and the professionals who work with them. NAVH promotes the active use of residual vision, so those who do not have the benefit of full vision retain the ability to see, and to lead independent and productive lives in a fully sighted world. NAVH maintains a large print, free-by-mail, loan library of over 7,000 titles. It provides visual aid counseling and distribution, emotional support, public and professional educational outreach, advocacy and referral services. It offers a vital seniors outreach program, funded by the Reader's Digest Fund for the Blind Inc., which daily addresses the need for low vision members of senior centers and residents of senior facilities to pursue early detection of eye disease through timely eye exams.
Resources (Most in large print)
- About Children's Vision (A Guide for Parents)
- Aging or Sensory Loss: A Tragedy or a Pain in the Neck (English or Russian)
- A Patient's Guide to Visual Aids and Illumination (English, Russian, or Spanish)
- Age Related Macular Degeneration (English, Russian, or Spanish)
- Classification of Impaired Vision
- Communicating With People Who Have Trouble Hearing and Seeing - A Primer (English, Russian, or Spanish)
- Family Guide - Growth and Development of the Partially Seeing Child
- Heartbreak of Being "A Little Bit Blind"
- How to Develop a Self-Help Group for Elders Losing Eyesight
- How to Use Your Low Vision Glasses
- It's All Right To Be Angry (English or Russian)
- Large Print Loan Library Catalog
- NAVH UPDA TE - Quarterly Newsletter
- Problems of the Partially Seeing
- Sensitivity To People With Partial Eyesight (English, Russian, or Spanish)
- Visual Aids and Informational Materials Catalog
- What Every Low Vision Patient Should Know... (English, Russian or Spanish)
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National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
Tel: (301) 496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov
Contact: Rosemary Janiszewski, rjaniszewski@nei.nih.gov
The NEI, part of the National Institutes of Health, is the Federal government's principal agency for conducting and supporting vision research. The NEI coordinates public and professional awareness activities related to low vision through the National Eye Health Education Program. This program aims to increase awareness of low vision and its impact on quality of life and is directed toward people with low vision, their families and friends, and the health care and service professionals who care for them. The key message is that people with low vision can lead full and active lives by utilizing devices and services that can help them make the most of their remaining vision.
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Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Dr.
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 800-331-2020
Fax: 312-363-6052
www.preventblindness.org
E-mail: info@preventblindness.org
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us on the Web at www.preventblindness.org.
Prevent Blindness America's Wise Owl Program: Recognizing Eye Safety in the Workplace for Over 50 Years
In an effort to promote the consistent use of protective eyewear in hazardous work environments, Prevent Blindness America
offers the Wise Owl Eye Safety Recognition program (http://www.preventblindness.org/safety/wise_owl.html). Developed over 50 years ago in
response to the growing number of eye-related injuries occurring in manufacturing and industrial workplaces, Wise Owl has evolved to become one of the most recognized eye safety programs in the United States. Wise Owl encourages its chapters to promote eye safety by sharing educational materials
with employees as well as acknowledging employees whose eyesight is saved by wearing protective eyewear that meets ANSI Z87 industrial or ASTM sports standards.
Joining is easy! Members pay a minimal annual membership fee and receive an initial packet of informational brochures, fact sheets, safety posters, the PBA quarterly newsletter, a 10% discount on all Wise Owl educational materials, a case study book detailing Wise Owl individual member eye safety stories, and a chapter membership certificate. Members also receive incident reports, which they can submit to PBA detailing how safety
eyewear protected employees from potential eye injury. Upon receiving this report, PBA will send along a certificate, which a safety supervisor can present to an employee for being smart about eye safety. Recognizing employees is a great way to create awareness of the importance of protective eyewear and to promote a culture of safety in the workplace. Finally, because PBA is proud of its Wise Owl members, all chapters receive complimentary mention on PBA's website.
For more information on the PBA Wise Owl Eye Safety Recognition program, please contact Christine Bradley at 800-331-2020 ext 6028. Or, submit a membership application online at http://www.preventblindness.org/safety/wise_owl.html
Brochures and Fact Sheets Available:
- Growing Older with Good Vision
- Signs of Possible Eye Trouble in Adults
- Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- Tips for Living with Low Vision
- Low Vision Aids and Devices
- Financial Assistance Information
- Common Eye Problems
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Cataract
- Your Guide to Cataract Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Open Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Patient Guide
- Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Your Child's Sight
- Signs of Possible Eye Trouble in Children
- Family Home Eye Test
- Home Eye Test for Preschoolers
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