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The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group launched the JSEI Affiliates in
1990 as a broad-based volunteer network to serve the Jules Stein Eye
Institute. The Affiliates' mission is to support the faculty, staff
and programs of the Institute and provide outreach to the greater
Los Angeles community through vision science education and patient
services. Several integrated programs were created to meet this
ambitious goal.
Community Outreach and Vision Education
The JSEI Affiliates Community Outreach and Vision Education committees
focus on a wide range of vision education and community service
programs. Programs such as Vision In-School and Community-Insight
provide vision education to groups ranging from elementary school
students to local senior citizens, while the Preschool Vision Screening
program provides vision screenings to preschool-aged children throughout
the greater Los Angeles area.
Patient Services
In addition
to outreach and vision education programs, the JSEI
Affiliates offer several patient service programs. The Make Surgery
Bearable program provides plush Dr. Teddy MD teddy bears to each
and every pediatric patient undergoing eye surgery at the Institute. The bears are a
small token to help children feel secure during a scary time.
Other patient programs include the Shared Vision and MagniVision
programs. Shared Vision is an eyeglass collection and recycling
program benefiting those in need. The MagniVision program provides
funding for the lending library of low-vision aids at the
Institute's Vision Rehabilitation Center.
JSEI Affiliates Information
(310) 825-4148
affiliates@jsei.ucla.edu
http://www.jseiaffiliates.com |
