This report provides a six-plank platform for children's vision and eye health encompassing professional vision care, children's vision screening, school readiness as it relates to vision, children's eye safety, public awareness and pediatric vision research.

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This report includes information on the prevalence of blindness and vision impairment, significant refractive error, and the four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans: age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

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This report describes the economic burden of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, primary open angle glaucoma and refractive error. It also looks at the economic impact of vision problems and blindness.

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In 2004, the Chronic Disease Directors (CDD) established a Vision Loss/Blindness Prevention Committee. This report comprises the committee's recommendations about the potential role for state public health agencies in vision conservation.

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This report makes recommendations to enhance the collaboration of organizations in initiating system changes and strengthen state efforts in the prevention of vision loss and preservation of eye health.

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