An evaluation of present screening procedures for chronic open-angle glaucoma includes suggestions for improvement: greater distribution of screening and education, conversion from monophasic to multiphasic screen, and examination of visual fields, optic nerve, and medical history in addition to the tonometry currently done. (KW)

Data were cited to emphasize stated research needs in prevention of blindness. (CB)

Ocular defects of congenital rubella are discussed, and the current status of the development of the rubella vaccine and the immunization program is summarized. (KW)

Detection and counseling of individuals with genetic eye disorders may reduce morbidity by preventing unnecessary visual loss, by reducing misunderstanding, apprehension, and fear; by facilitating early diagnosis of other medical disorders; and by referring patients for appropriate educational and vocational training. (Author/SBH)

The article presents a brief historical review of the efforts of the National Society to Prevent Blindness in preventing eye disorders in infants. Disorders such as ophthalmia neonatorum, trachoma, and eye accidents are examined in light of public attitudes and preventive practices. (DLS)

The author proposes that toys which have been shown to cause blindness (such as dart guns, bows and arrows, peashooters, air guns, and slingshots) be banned, and suggests that government regulatory agencies and the toy industry have been lax in acting on their expressed concern for safety. (DB)

Presented is a statement by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness on control of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum (newborn blindness due to maternal gonococcal infection). (DB)

The author describes a recent trip undertaken to stimulate greater commitment among Australian professionals to preventing blindness through activities such as vision screening tests and public education programs about eye health and safety. (LH)

With the growing popularity of sports among children, attention must be given to the increased number of eye injuries associated with mass participation. (SBH)

Domestic and international challenges facing the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness are discussed; and U.S. and Russian programs in testing and correcting children's vision, developing eye safety programs in agriculture and industry, and disseminating information concerning the detection and treatment of cataracts are compared. (SB)