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SAN FRANCISCOReports from Haitian ophthalmologists tell of practices destroyed, a shortage of supplies and equipment, and an increased demand for ophthalmic care. To respond to the urgent and ongoing need for quality eye care in Haiti and to coordinate ophthalmic recovery efforts, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) has formed the Task Force on Haiti Recovery. >> Read More

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Current Campaign: EyeSmart EyeCommitted
The EyeSmart EyeCommitted campaign encourages people with diabetes to pledge to get an annual eye exam to prevent vision loss.

The campaign includes an interactive pledge application (widget) that allows users to take the EyeCommitted pledge and to share the pledge and campaign information with friends and family. In addition, the application includes a new video in which two patients tell their own stories. For more information about this campaign visit www.geteyesmart.org

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