1. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies www.icoph.org

2. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 2 International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies (IFOS) Established in 1933Established in 1933 Originally composed of primary national societiesOriginally composed of primary national societies Voted in 2004 to add subspecialty and other societies related to ophthalmologyVoted in 2004 to add subspecialty and other societies related to ophthalmology IFOS General Assembly every two yearsIFOS General Assembly every two years Its executive arm, the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), meets once a yearIts executive arm, the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), meets once a year

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 6 Vision for the Future ICO, AOI and others met in a series of conferences in 1999 - 2001ICO, AOI and others met in a series of conferences in 1999 - 2001 In 2001, published Vision for the Future: International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to Preserve and Restore VisionIn 2001, published Vision for the Future: International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan to Preserve and Restore Vision Defines how international ophthalmology will contribute to preservation of vision worldwideDefines how international ophthalmology will contribute to preservation of vision worldwide ICO coordinating implementationICO coordinating implementation Led to redefinition of ICO mission and primary commitments and many new programs and initiativesLed to redefinition of ICO mission and primary commitments and many new programs and initiatives

7. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 7 Clinical Education Task Forces ICO International task forces have defined principles and guidelines for curricula for :ICO International task forces have defined principles and guidelines for curricula for : –Ophthalmology resident and specialist education –Medical student education in ophthalmology –Allied ophthalmic personnel training –Ophthalmology continuing education See www.icoph.org/edSee www.icoph.org/edwww.icoph.org/ed

8. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 8 ICO International Assessments for Ophthalmologists ICO Basic Science Assessment and Clinical Sciences Assessment offered each year throughout the worldICO Basic Science Assessment and Clinical Sciences Assessment offered each year throughout the world Purpose: Help ophthalmologists evaluate and demonstrate their knowledge in basic and clinical sciencesPurpose: Help ophthalmologists evaluate and demonstrate their knowledge in basic and clinical sciences Broadly accepted and used by national organizations and residency programsBroadly accepted and used by national organizations and residency programs

9. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 9 ICO International Assessments for Ophthalmologists In 2006, about 1540 candidates enrolled for Assessments at 92 test centers in 61 countriesIn 2006, about 1540 candidates enrolled for Assessments at 92 test centers in 61 countries More than 12,000 candidates since 1995More than 12,000 candidates since 1995 Assessments offered early in April each year, on April 12 in 2007Assessments offered early in April each year, on April 12 in 2007 Deadline to apply is January 31 each yearDeadline to apply is January 31 each year

10. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 10 IFOS/ICO International Fellowship Established in 2001, IFOS/ICO Fellowships generally last three months.Established in 2001, IFOS/ICO Fellowships generally last three months. Purpose: help young ophthalmologists, especially from developing nations, improve practical skillsPurpose: help young ophthalmologists, especially from developing nations, improve practical skills Fellows expected to bring knowledge and skills back to their countryFellows expected to bring knowledge and skills back to their country

11. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 11 IFOS/ICO International Fellowship 198 IFOS/ICO Fellowships awarded since 2001198 IFOS/ICO Fellowships awarded since 2001 Available from more than 60 ophthalmology departments and institutions in 27 countriesAvailable from more than 60 ophthalmology departments and institutions in 27 countries Application deadline: March 31 and September 30 each yearApplication deadline: March 31 and September 30 each year

12. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 12 ICO International Clinical Guidelines and Standards Purpose: define appropriate eye care, recognizing differing cultures and capabilitiesPurpose: define appropriate eye care, recognizing differing cultures and capabilities Recognizes that “appropriate eye care” is resource dependent and based on local culture, economic environment and health servicesRecognizes that “appropriate eye care” is resource dependent and based on local culture, economic environment and health services

13. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 13 ICO International Clinical Guidelines and Standards Guidelines intended to be supportive and educational for ophthalmologists.Guidelines intended to be supportive and educational for ophthalmologists. 20 International Clinical Guidelines on the ICO Web site (www.icoph.org/guide)20 International Clinical Guidelines on the ICO Web site (www.icoph.org/guide)www.icoph.org/guide More being developed on onchocerciasis, HIV, etc.More being developed on onchocerciasis, HIV, etc. Basis for Clinical Practice Guidelines initiative in ChinaBasis for Clinical Practice Guidelines initiative in China

14. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 14 ICO Support for Residency Training: Pilot Project in Sub-Saharan Africa Programs to enhance residency training in Nigeria are being implemented following ICO visit in 2004.Programs to enhance residency training in Nigeria are being implemented following ICO visit in 2004. ICO and ICOFoundation purchased computers and software for broadband Internet connections for six resource centersICO and ICOFoundation purchased computers and software for broadband Internet connections for six resource centers Foundation of AAO sent 19 sets of the Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science CourseFoundation of AAO sent 19 sets of the Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science Course Developing model high volume/high quality cataract program based on Aravind prototype.Developing model high volume/high quality cataract program based on Aravind prototype.

15. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 15 ICO Support for Residency Training: Courses for Program Directors Initial course in Mexico in 2004Initial course in Mexico in 2004 Other courses in Lima (2006), Cairo (2006), Buenos Aires (2007)Other courses in Lima (2006), Cairo (2006), Buenos Aires (2007) Concept – All training directors from a country meet for two daysConcept – All training directors from a country meet for two days Curricula:Curricula: –Defining ophthalmology resident curriculum –Improve lecture and teaching skills –Learn resident selection evaluation and feedback –Etc., etc.

16. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 16 World Ophthalmology Congress Started as International Congress of Ophthalmology in 1857Started as International Congress of Ophthalmology in 1857 Longest continuing international meeting in all of medicineLongest continuing international meeting in all of medicine Scientific program defined in cooperation with international subspecialty societiesScientific program defined in cooperation with international subspecialty societies Next: June 28 - July 2, 2008 in Hong KongNext: June 28 - July 2, 2008 in Hong Kong Future Congresses:Future Congresses: –2010: June 29 - July 3 in Berlin –2012: November 10 - 13 in Chicago

17. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 17 Atlas of Ophthalmology Free online multimedia database (www.atlasofophthalmology.com)Free online multimedia database (www.atlasofophthalmology.com)www.atlasofophthalmology.com Edited by Robert Machemer, MD (Durham, USA) and Georg Michelson, MD (Erlangen, Germany).Edited by Robert Machemer, MD (Durham, USA) and Georg Michelson, MD (Erlangen, Germany). Learning tool for ophthalmologists and studentsLearning tool for ophthalmologists and students Photographs related to more than 1000 ophthalmic diagnosesPhotographs related to more than 1000 ophthalmic diagnoses 2,000 visits per day2,000 visits per day Endorsed by the ICOEndorsed by the ICO

18. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 18 Other ICO Programs : StandardsStandards AdvocacyAdvocacy Promoting OphthalmologyPromoting Ophthalmology ResearchResearch CommunicationsCommunications ICOFoundationICOFoundation

19. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 19 International Standards for Vision and Eye Care ICO and IFOS adopted resolution on "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss” in 2002.ICO and IFOS adopted resolution on "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss” in 2002. Goal: Encourage consistent measurement and reporting of vision loss in population surveys around the worldGoal: Encourage consistent measurement and reporting of vision loss in population surveys around the world WHO incorporating into revised International Classification of Diseases - ICD-10WHO incorporating into revised International Classification of Diseases - ICD-10 2006 report on “Vision Requirements for Driving Safety”2006 report on “Vision Requirements for Driving Safety”

20. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 20 IFOS/ICO Advocacy to Prevent Avoidable Blindness IFOS/ICO is a member of the Board of IAPB and thus, for VISION 2020: The Right To SightIFOS/ICO is a member of the Board of IAPB and thus, for VISION 2020: The Right To Sight Leadership in IAPB Human Resources Working GroupLeadership in IAPB Human Resources Working Group Advocates ICO programs to ophthalmic organizations and individual ophthalmologistsAdvocates ICO programs to ophthalmic organizations and individual ophthalmologists Advocates vision care to non-ophthalmologists and governmentsAdvocates vision care to non-ophthalmologists and governments

21. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 21 Promoting Ophthalmology ICO supports and promotes: “Twinning” between ophthalmic societies “Twinning” between ophthalmic societies Medical Student education in ophthalmology should be required Medical Student education in ophthalmology should be required Allocating 5% of training positions in developed countries for residents from developing countries Allocating 5% of training positions in developed countries for residents from developing countries

22. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 22 ICO Research Agenda for Global Preventable Blindness ICO Research Committee created a Research Agenda, which has been adopted by WHO.ICO Research Committee created a Research Agenda, which has been adopted by WHO. The Agenda defines opportunities for operational and epidemiologic studies (not clinical research) on seven ocular conditions that cause the greatest vision disability in the largest number of individuals around the world.The Agenda defines opportunities for operational and epidemiologic studies (not clinical research) on seven ocular conditions that cause the greatest vision disability in the largest number of individuals around the world.

23. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 23 ICO Communications IFOS/ICO Newsletter (printed once a year)IFOS/ICO Newsletter (printed once a year) The Eye Site (www.icoph.org)The Eye Site (www.icoph.org)www.icoph.org The ICO Leader Letter, monthly e-mail newsletter for international leadersThe ICO Leader Letter, monthly e-mail newsletter for international leaders IFOS Notes, e-mail newsletter for IFOS membersIFOS Notes, e-mail 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)

24. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 24 ICOFoundation Formed in 2002 to seek financial support for ICO programs.Formed in 2002 to seek financial support for ICO programs. Advocates concepts and programs of IFOS/ICO.Advocates concepts and programs of IFOS/ICO. Donor Honor Roll in ICOFoundation Report (www.icofoundation.org)Donor Honor Roll in ICOFoundation Report (www.icofoundation.org)www.icofoundation.org

25. International Council of Ophthalmology/ International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies 25 For more information: Bruce E. Spivey, MD, President International Council of Ophthalmology 945 Green Street San Francisco, California, USA 94133 Fax: (+1) 415 409-8403 E-mail: info@icoph.org info@icoph.org Web: www.icoph.org www.icoph.org