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Founded as a service of the [[American Academy of Ophthalmology]], EyeWiki has grown into a single site where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients, and the general public can find comprehensive information on a vast array of topics related to the eye. The platform is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date content in the ever-evolving field of ophthalmology. |
Founded as a service of the [[American Academy of Ophthalmology]] in 2009<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Feldman |first=Brad |date=2010-12-01 |title=The EyeWiki Initiative |url=https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/eyewiki-initiative/2010-12 |journal=AMA Journal of Ethics |volume=12 |issue=12 |pages=922–924 |doi=10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.12.medu1-1012 |issn=2376-6980}}</ref>, EyeWiki has grown into a single site where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients, and the general public can find comprehensive information on a vast array of topics related to the eye. The platform is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date content in the ever-evolving field of ophthalmology. The American Academy of Ophthalmology partnered with the [[American Academy of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus]] (AAPOS) and the [[American Academy of Pediatrics]] Section on Ophthalmology (SSOp) to develop EyeWiki. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Educational Resources - American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus |url=https://aapos.org/education/educational-resources/eye-wiki-education |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=aapos.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Audience == |
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EyeWiki is an online platform dedicated to the field of ophthalmology. It serves as an eye encyclopedia, offering content on eye diseases, diagnosis, and treatments. The platform is primarily written by eye physicians and surgeons, and encourages the contribution of content from certified ophthalmologists from around the world.[1]
Overview
Founded as a service of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2009[2], EyeWiki has grown into a single site where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients, and the general public can find comprehensive information on a vast array of topics related to the eye. The platform is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date content in the ever-evolving field of ophthalmology. The American Academy of Ophthalmology partnered with the American Academy of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Ophthalmology (SSOp) to develop EyeWiki. [3]
Audience
EyeWiki targets two main audience groups:
- Ophthalmologists:
- The primary audience, EyeWiki serves as a knowledge-sharing platform for eye specialists from around the globe
- Lay Public:
- It caters to individuals seeking in-depth information on eye health, beyond what is typically available in patient education materials.
Contribution
One of EyeWiki's unique features is its open contribution model. Any qualified ophthalmologist can register and contribute content. This collaborative approach ensures a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience is represented on the platform. Contributors are encouraged to share their expertise in specific areas of ophthalmology, making their content accessible to peers, patients, and the public.
Content Types
EyeWiki accepts a variety of content types, including:
- Text articles
- Images (formats: png, gif, jpg/jpeg)
- Videos with voice-overs (hosted via YouTube)
Governance and Moderation
While the platform operates on a self-moderation model by the general ophthalmic community, editorial boards for each subspecialty oversee content for quality assurance. These boards have the authority to delete, request revisions, or repost content. Final decisions regarding content reside with the Editor-in-Chief and deputy editors.
Statistics
As of October 2023, 4,006 detailed ophthalmic topics were available on EyeWiki.[4]
External links
- ^ "EyeWiki:About - EyeWiki". eyewiki.org. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Feldman, Brad (2010-12-01). "The EyeWiki Initiative". AMA Journal of Ethics. 12 (12): 922–924. doi:10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.12.medu1-1012. ISSN 2376-6980.
- ^ "Educational Resources - American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus". aapos.org. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Statistics - EyeWiki". eyewiki.org. Retrieved 2023-10-25.