Who We Are, What We Do

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by

The mission of the Children’s Eye Foundation is the elimination of preventable blindness in children. As the Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), our focus is on children, families, and adults with strabismus.

We seek to provide information that will facilitate the best outcomes for conditions that affect the eyes and visual system. The cardinal principle is that early detection of problems has a highly beneficial effect on the outcomes of most eye problems in children.

To these ends, the CEF has ongoing programs to assist families and colleagues in these pursuits, including:

  • See By Three: vision screening, amblyopia, and disease detection in the medical home. We collaborate with colleagues in pediatrics to bring tested and effective techniques to early detection.
  • Public awareness and information:
  • Research: we support and participate in research to assess the most effective programs in early detection.

The CEF also recognizes and supports a higher intelligence. We embrace the “secret of the universe”: Mothers know things that no one else can know about their children. A mother’s concern is trustworthy, and should be honored by all!

Join in the conversation! Help us to do a better job for you.

George Beauchamp, MD

Chairman, Children’s Eye Foundation

g.beauchamp@childrenseyefoundation.org

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Send a Note of Congratulations to the 2012 Parks Medalists

Monday, February 6, 2012 by

The 2012 Parks Medalists are:

  • Silver Medalists:
    • Carol L. Shields, M.D.
    • Jerry A. Shields, M.D.
  • Bronze Distinguished Service Medalists:
    • David A. Plager, M.D.
    • Michael R. Redmond, M.D. – this medal was awarded to Dr. Redmond in May of 2011 and will be presented to his wife, Mrs. Jane Redmond at the AAPOS annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

If you would like to send a congratulatory message to any of the 2012 Medalists, please use the form below and we will deliver your message to them at the AAPOS annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

If you have any questions, please email info@childrenseyefoundation.org.

Your Name (required)

Your Message to Dr. Carol Shields

Your Message to Dr. Jerry Shields

Your Message to Dr. David Plager

Your Message to Mrs. Jane Redmond

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