American Optometric Association

The American Optometric Association is the acknowledged leader and recognized authority for eye and vision care in the world.

The American Optometric Association represents approximately 39,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Optometrists serve patients in nearly 6,500 communities across the country, and in 3,500 of those communities are the only eye doctors. Doctors of optometry provide two-thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. Founded in 1898, the AOA is a federation of state, student and armed forces optometric associations. Through these affiliations, the AOA serves members consisting of optometrists, students of optometry, paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Together, the AOA and its affiliates work to provide the public with quality vision and eye care. Through offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., the AOA:

• Sets professional standards, helping its members conduct patient care efficiently and effectively

• Lobbies government and other organizations on behalf of the optometric profession

• Provides research and education leadership.

INFO:

American Optometric Association 2010. Care of the Patient with Learning Related Vision Problems. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-20.pdf

Learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision: a subject review http://www.oepf.org/sites/default/files/learning_disabilities.pdf A rebuttal, literature review, and commentary

"Vision related learning problems have a relatively high prevalence in the population. They respond favorably to the appropriate use of lenses, prisms, and vision therapy, either alone or in combination. Vision therapy is usually conducted in-office, and home support activities are prescribed. The goal of optometric intervention is to improve visual function to the appropriate level.

The diagnosis of a learning related vision problem must be accurate and thorough. It is likewise essential that the optometrist discuss the diagnosis with the parents or caregivers, and the patient, communicate with other professionals as required, and develop a management plan. Optometric intervention should be coordinated with other education and health professionals’ management of the associated learning problem, to ensure the maximum opportunity for improvement."

Contact Lens Patient.

http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-19.pdf

Accommodative and Vergence Dysfunction. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-18.pdf

Presbyopia. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-17.pdf

Hyperopia. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-16.pdf

Myopia. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-15.pdf

Visual Impairment (Low Vision Rehabilitation). http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-14.pdf

Retinal Detachment And Related Peripheral Vitreoretinal Disease. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-13.pdf

Strabismus: Esotropia and Exotropia. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-12.pdf

Conjunctivitis. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-11.pdf

Ocular Surface Disorders. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-10.pdf

Open Angle Glaucoma. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-9.pdf

Cataract. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-8.pdf

Anterior Uveitis. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-7.pdf

Age-Related Macular Degeneration. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-6.pdf

Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-5.pdf

Amblyopia. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-4.pdf

Diabetes Mellitus. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-3.pdf

Pediatric Eye And Vision Examination. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-2.pdf

Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination. http://www.aoa.org/documents/optometrists/CPG-1.pdf

And a sugarish last booklet - Communicating with Spanish Speaking Patients. http://www.aoa.org/Documents/optometric-staff/Communicating-with-Spanish-Speaking-Patients.pdf