Here is a list of other organizations offering resources for doctors and their practices. These are outside organizations that are not affiliated with the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (VSEPS). VSEPS is not responsible for the content on these sites.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Medicare Administrative Contractors
- Medicare Regional Offices
- Virginia Medicare Carriers:
- Novitas
- Palmetto
Ophthalmic Medical Insurance Company (OMIC)
Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Virginia Department of Health Professions
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association
Additional Resources
Disability/interpreter Services:
- Disability Law Center of Virginia: https://www.dlcv.org/accessibility-and-accommodation
- Americans with Disabilities and Access to Medical Care: https://www.ada.gov/medcare_mobility_ta/medre_ta.htm
DMV Reporting:
- Reporting impaired drivers in Virginia: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#medical/impaired_hp.asp
- https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/safety/resources/pdf/22-parsio.pdf
Pain Management CE Requirement in Virginia:
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/medicine/docs/2020OpioidCEnotice.pdf
Medical Records:
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Medicine/AbouttheBoard/FAQ/
Ethics Resources:
- https://www.aao.org/ethics-detail/code-of-ethics
- https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/issue/ethical-issues-ophthalmology
Pediatric Vision Screenings:
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/children-eye-screening
- https://aapos.org/members/vision-screening-guidelines
- https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/39/5/225/35160/Pediatric-Vision-Screening?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Low Vision Resources:
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/low-vision-resources
- National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/nls/
- Virginia Voice: https://www.virginiavoice.org/
Ocular Melanoma Resources:
- Ocular Melanoma Foundation: http://www.ocularmelanoma.org/patient-resources.htm
- The Eye Cancer Foundation: https://www.eyecancercure.com/
- American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/eye-cancer.html
Compounding Information:
- https://www.fda.gov/files/drugs/published/Prescription-Requirement-Under-Section-503A-of-the-Federal-Food--Drug--and-Cosmetic-Act-Guidance-for-Industry.pdf
- https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/compounding-and-fda-questions-and-answers
- https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy/pharmacy_faq.htm
Physician Wellness Resources:
- American Medical Association: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-recovery-plan-america-s-physicians-reducing-physician-burnout?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoLf-oM-9-gIVFeDICh1LbwtXEAAYASAAEgLMv_D_BwE
- Virginia Department of Health Professions: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PractitionerResources/HealthPractitionersMonitoringProgram/
- Medical Society of Virginia: https://www.msv.org/programs/physician-wellness/