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2005 White House Conference on Aging Solutions
Forum

• Michael R. Duenas, O.D.
• National Vision Program
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
  and Health Promotion
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Quality of Life
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1.Lack of Coordination and Integration of Eye
Health Services within States
Problem
Solution

• Improve communication and coordination between
  eye care providers (ECPs) as well as between
  ECPs and other health care providers.
• Increase access to eye care for diagnosis and
  ongoing treatment of age-related eye diseases
  (Federally-qualified community health centers,
  etc.)

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1.Lack of Coordination and Integration of Eye
Health Services within States
Problem
Solution

• More programs are needed to support those with
  vision impairment.
• Provide mechanisms for more rapid translation of
  research and technology into community practice.

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2. Need Data to Enhance Monitor Performance
Based Vision Programs
Problem
Solution

• Assess and monitor data about eye diseases, eye
  care and vision loss.
• Encourage the use of the Behavioral Risk Factor
  Surveillance System (BRFSS) Vision Module.
• Analyze and disseminate results to community
  based public health programs.

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2. Need Data to Enhance Monitor Performance
Based Vision Programs
Problem
Solution

• Improve effectiveness of vision screening through
  adoption of evidence based techniques,
  standardized recording and referral guidelines.

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Highlights from State Vision Public Health
Assessments

• State Diabetes Control Programs were the only
  formal public health programs with experience in
  vision conservation.
• Public health agencies can play a vital role in
  vision conservation.
• Federal direction is essential.
• Association of State and Territorial Chronic
  Disease Directors 2005

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National Vision Program
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Components of aCDC Vision Program
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Develop A National Blindness Prevention Program
(Model)