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“Vision issues can affect anyone across the age spec- trum, from infants to seniors, impacting everything from learning to the ability to work and be independent,” said Dr. Mitchell V. Brinks, M.D., MPH, chair of Vision 2020/USA. “With the help of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and his colleagues, we can work together to successfully address and improve vision health in our country.”
Groups signing onto the letter included the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Optom- etry, American Optometric Association, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Eye Bank Association of America, Himalayan Cataract Project, Hellen Keller International, Illinois College of Optometry, International Agency for the Prevention of
Blindness-North America Region, Lions Clubs International, and Prevent Blindness.
“The NASEM report clearly outlined the need for, and ben- efits arising from, improving vision and eye health programs and services, as well as recommendations on the tactics to reach that goal,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Pre- vent Blindness. “We are proud to join in the effort to engage entities across the country, including professional groups, federal, state, and local governments, and more, to address the rising numbers of vision loss and impairment.”
VISION 2020/USA was launched in April 2008 as a vehicle to better coordinate the efforts of the many U.S. organizations (NGOs, academic, professional, and private) working in the field of blindness prevention.
--Jerry Laws, OH&S editor
device use, but they will greatly reduce some of the side effects that we often grow accustomed to.
Dr. Hanish Patel is an optometrist and founding partner of the Eye Associates of New York and the Center for Ophthalmic and Vision Research (https://www.ea-ny.com/). Located in the Midtown East, New York City area, Dr. Patel offers complete eye care solutions to improve each patient’s eye health and overall vision. Having exten- sively trained alongside prominent optometrists and ophthalmolo- gists, he works to finds innovative solutions for patients who struggle
with issues such as severe dry eye, ocular surface disease, and irregu- lar corneal issues. Dr. Patel maintains a professional membership as a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry to ensure that he is always up to date with the latest eye care advancements.
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2. https://www.benq.com/en-us/index.html
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