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International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 2 What are IFOS and the ICO? The International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies (IFOS) represents and serves professional associations of ophthalmologists throughout the world.The International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies (IFOS) represents and serves professional associations of ophthalmologists throughout the world. The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is the executive body and operational arm of IFOS.The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is the executive body and operational arm of IFOS.

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 3 The ICO/IFOS Mission The ICO/IFOS is dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for all people worldwide and to serving the current and future needs of ophthalmologists and the public. Primary Focus: Elevating the level of eye care worldwide with special emphasis in developing countries.

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 4 ICO Primary Commitments 1. Enhance ophthalmic education 2. Support communication and collaboration among ophthalmologic societies and ophthalmologists 3. Advocate for preservation of vision 4. Define proposed clinical guidelines and standards 5. Stimulate research to eradicate preventable vision loss

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 5 ICO Programs: Ophthalmic Education ICO Basic and Clinical AssessmentsICO Basic and Clinical Assessments IFOS/ICO International FellowshipIFOS/ICO International Fellowship ICO International Clinical GuidelinesICO International Clinical Guidelines World Ophthalmology CongressWorld Ophthalmology Congress Curricula for residents, medical students, allied health and CMECurricula for residents, medical students, allied health and CME Initiatives to enhance residency training, including pilot project in NigeriaInitiatives to enhance residency training, including pilot project in Nigeria Atlas of Ophthalmology - atlasofophthalmology.com (endorsed by the ICO)Atlas of Ophthalmology - atlasofophthalmology.com (endorsed by the ICO)atlasofophthalmology.com

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 6 ICO Programs: Standards, Advocacy, Research and ICOFoundation 2002 resolution on "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss” incorporated into WHO’s ICD resolution on "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss” incorporated into WHO’s ICD report on “Vision Requirements for Driving Safety”2006 report on “Vision Requirements for Driving Safety” Member of coordinating Task Force for VISION 2020: The Right To SightMember of coordinating Task Force for VISION 2020: The Right To Sight Research Committee’s “Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention” endorsed by WHOResearch Committee’s “Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention” endorsed by WHO ICOFoundation raises funds for ICO programsICOFoundation raises funds for ICO programs

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 7 ICO Communications IFOS/ICO Newsletter (printed once a year)IFOS/ICO Newsletter (printed once a year) The Eye Site ( Eye Site ( The ICO Leader Letter, monthly newsletter for international leadersThe ICO Leader Letter, monthly newsletter for international leaders IFOS Notes, newsletter for IFOS membersIFOS Notes, newsletter for IFOS members Database of ophthalmologic societies and residenciesDatabase of ophthalmologic societies and residencies Directory of International Ophthalmology (printed once a year)Directory of International Ophthalmology (printed once a year)

International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 8 For more information: Bruce E. Spivey, MD, President International Council of Ophthalmology 945 Green Street San Francisco, California, USA Fax: (+1) Web: