[The German Ophthalmology Society in the internet. Resources and interest].
OBJECTIVE
The German Ophthalmologic Society is rising to the challenges of the information age by offering comprehensive information resources online.


METHODS
The society's board decided on the development of an Internet website in October 1996. Since February 1997, the website has been available under the Internet address www.dog.org. The amount of information offered has been growing fast during the following 12 months.


RESULTS
On its website, the DOG offers information about itself, membership, further education, and a catalog of important addresses, patient information, official recommendations, and the program and abstracts of the annual sessions. The ICD10-aug was integrated into the website as a database application. A discussion group is reserved for ophthalmologists who can use this platform to share ideas and discuss clinical topics.


CONCLUSIONS
The website of the DOG consists of over 4,900 files that represent the activities of the society. The website's access log indicates steady interest in the information offered. Over 53,000 users visited the DOG website. The discussion group is used by 71 members from 10 countries (all numbers as of 9/98).
Spallek
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St. Johannes-Hospital, Dortmund.
Kammann
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D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009885:Ophthalmology; D012955:Societies, Medical; D012984:Software
Die DOG im Internet. Ressourcen und Resonanz.