274965 Collaborating for a Quality Life-Span Through Vision

Monday, October 29, 2012 : 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM

Melvin D. Shipp, OD, MPH, DrPH , The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
Infant development involves the attainment of many important milestones. Unfortunately, eye and vision milestones are often overlooked. This course will raise awareness for the need for timely vision assessments to optimize infant and childhood development and ensure health quality throughout life.

Learning Areas:
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Provision of health care to the public

Learning Objectives:
Discuss factors impacting infant/child development. Demonstrate the role of vision in overall development. Explain the need to thoroughly assess visual function as it relates to development.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am a clinical optometrist with extensive public health training and experience.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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