Preservation and Restoration of Vision:

Vision for the Future: Introduction to Part 2: Policy and Information Statements

Introduction to Part 2

The International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to Preserve and Restore Vision - Vision for the Future documents the toll of blindness and severe visual impairment worldwide, identifies the major program goals, outlines the strategic directions for cooperation and coordination, and focuses on activities by ophthalmologists, ophthalmologic organizations and allied ophthalmic personnel that are most appropriate to the preservation and restoration of vision for people throughout the world.

In Part 1 of the Plan, the Mission, Primary Strategic Directions and Goals are presented.

Principal goals relate to :

• Ophthalmic Education and Training
  
  
• Ophthalmology Continuing Education
  
  
• Eye Care Guidelines and Recommendations
  
  
• Advocacy for the Preservation and Restoration of Vision, and
  
  
• Research in Ophthalmology and Vision

Part 2 of The International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to Preserve and Restore Vision - Vision for the Future incorporates policy and information statements relevant to each of the five major goals. These are products of individuals, task forces and committees. Therefore, authorship and date are associated with each statement.

The International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to Preserve and Restore Vision -Vision for the Future is a multi-year program that is flexible and interactive.

Flexible in that it is pliant in response to the continuing process of review, modification and updating that is planned.

Interactive in that it functions through partnerships with global, national and institutional programs sponsored by organizations and entities committed to the elimination of avoidable blindness.

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Also see: Table of Contents for Vision for the Future.