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PHPV Support Group's Quarterly Newsletter - Offering support to those dealing with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.
Retina Information Source - A complete, graphic, descriptive guide to these eye conditions, their causes, treatments and options.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Vision - Information site about attention deficit disorder, vision problems and vision therapy.
Netra Foundation - Promotes Ayurvedic treatment of eye disorders. Board of directors, case studies, treatment methods, and news.
CVS Doctors - Site for eye doctors concerned about solving the problems of computer vision syndrome, CVS. Log in required.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Eye - Included are descriptions, functions, and problems of the major structures of the human eye.
Eye Floaters - Advancement of knowledge about floaters and finding a cure.
Vis-Ability - A guide to visual symptoms and their possible causes.
Eyes Wise - Information for common eye disorders namely cataract, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Ravin N. Das Eye Site - Common diseases of the eye explained.
My Clear Vision - A health site dedicated to helping people learn more about their vision and ways that they can improve it. Includes hyperopia, presbyopia, myopia and astigmatism.
Leber's Links - Resources and information relating to this rare genetic eye disorder Leber's Congenital Amaurosis.
Sighting the First Sense - Provides information about the various eye disorders, a discussion board for people to share their experiences and a question and answer section for people to share.
Eye Diseases - CliniWeb - Index focused on the information that would be used by health care profession students and practitioners.
Computer Vision Syndrome - Information on the causes, symptoms and prevention of eye strain, RSIE (Repetitive Strain Injury of the Eyes) or CVS.
V. I. Guide - Includes resources for parents and teachers of blind and visually impaired children.
Aniridia Network - An international support group for people with aniridia and their families. Information on aniridia and associated diseases.
Information about Vision Loss and Blindness - Information on eye disorders with links to other helpful sites.
Vision Loss in America - Articles provided by doctors and patients for people interested in how to maintain their vision. Also find doctors in your area.
Eye Problems and Disorders - Offers a resource for all of your ocular concerns. Includes a care FAQs.
MyHealthyEyes - An online community dedicated to help protect vision through eye examinations and information about related ocular diseases. [Free registration required]
Home Made Remedy for Treatment of Eye Problems - PediatricOnCall.com - A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of eye problems.
LostEye.com - Support, advice, and tips for those who have lost an eye or about to loose an eye through a medical procedure.
EyeMDLink - Dedicated to the education of the eye care consumer, written and prepared exclusively by board-certified ophthalmologists. Database of ocular diseases, their causes, treatments and surgical options.
InteliHealth - Eyes - Medical information, articles, news, and ask the expert on eye disorders, treatment, and prevention. Information from Harvard Medical School.
St. Lukes Eye Diseases and Disorders - A graphic, descriptive encyclopedia of eye conditions and their available treatments.
Eyesight, an Insight - An interactive website aimed to provide all the information you could imagine about eyesight. Offers an assistant version for those who don't want to strain their eyes while reading the text on the site. The team used various technologies to create a soothing environment.
Ocular Times.Com - Informative guide to eye disorders and related eyecare topics.
Our Kids' Eyes - Operating in Tameside, an organization which aims to offer support and information to the parents and care takers of children with sight impairment and other disabilities. Includes a newsletter, forum, links and contact details.
Vision Loss FYI - Information on vision loss and eye diseases, including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
A Focus on Eye Disorders - Medical information on eye disorders, treatment, and symptoms. Includes cataracts, color blindness, and eye allergy.
Care For Your Eyes - Eye care, diseases, and conditions. Includes an eye dictionary, current news articles, and a newsletter.
Eye Floaters Discussion Group - Club discussion on issues related to floaters and posterior vitreous detachment.
FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Decorative Contact Lenses Obtained Without a Prescription or Professional Fitting - Discusses eye injuries caused by improperly fitting lenses, including corneal ulcers and abrasion.
AllExperts Ophthalmology/Optometry Q&A - Directory of experts volunteering to answer questions related to eye disorders.
Prevent Blindness America - Amblyopia - Answers to some frequently asked questions about Amblyopia.
Amblyopia: A Mother's View - Stories of a mother's experience in dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of her child's amblyopia. Provides resources and links.
Amblyopia - Also known as lazy eye, is a term used to describe an uncorrectable loss of vision in an eye that appears to be normal. A look at this disorder.
Healthubs - Links to information and resources for amblyopia.
About Amblyopia. What is Lazy Eye? - Comprehensive information for parents from an expert eye doctor. Discusses all treatment options, diagnosis and eye muscle surgery.
Manatee Eye Clinic - Lazy Eyes and Crossed Eyes - What is lazy eye? Information about amblyopia, strabismus, double vision, eye muscle surgery, and patching treatment by pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Scott Silverman.
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) - VisionChannel - Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," is a condition characterized by diminished vision in one eye. Information about diagnosis and treatment.
Selfcare Pink Eye - Information from Health World Online.
Pink Eye - Patient Information
Self-care for Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis and its care at home.
Conjunctivitis - Information by St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute.
Conjunctivitis - From Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the web.
RXinsider - A free monograph on conjunctivitis, pink eye for patient counseling.
Today's Vision - Information on conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis - McKinley Health Center.
What is Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis? - Guide to allergic conjunctivitis for the public.
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) - From the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
Pediatric Oncall - Information about conjunctivitis, its various types and treatment with a special mention of this condition in the newborn.
Medinfo: Conjunctivitis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment information for patients with conjunctivitis.
Virtual Children's Hospital - Information on pink eye (infectious conjunctivitis) in the first two months of life.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Conjunctivitis - Conjunctivitis or pink eye, its treatment and the risks associated with it.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
Brian's Eye Story - A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
Macular Degeneration Help Center - Resources and information on age-related macular degeneration from the Macular Degeneration Partnership, coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
The Macular Degeneration Network - A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients with macular degeneration and the health professionals who care for them.
Duke University Eye Center - Macular translocation surgery for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Support - Internet community offering information and support for people with it.
The Lutein - Macular Degenration - Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
Macular Degeneration Research - This program was established to fund research on and educate the public about macular degeneration.
Macular Guide - Comprehensive guide to macular degeneration, research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.
Macular Degeneration Alternative Eye Care - Alternative medicine eye care site to help protect vision for those with macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Contains well-documented nutritional guidelines, self-help and prevention information.
Macular Degeneration A to Z - A graphic, illustrative description of the types of macular degeneration and the available treatments.
Vision Loss Technology - Three books accenting vision rehabilitation--training and equipping the visually impaired to function sighted. "Coping With Macular Degeneration", "Coping With Vision Loss" (concerns other diseases), and "Driving with Telescopic Glasses".
Linda1958's MD - The story my experience Macular Degeneration and Submacular Surgery is posted to provide positive, hopeful and helpful information to Macular Degeneration Newbies. Includes links to resources and MD Support Inc. internet support group.
Visual Healing - Macular degeneration and other eye disorders alternative therapies are explored by Grace Halloran Ph.D. Discusses new approaches to healing degenerative eye disorders and provides a free newsletter, and therapy workshops.
Retinal Degeneration Discussion List - Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration - The goal of current research in age-releted macular degeneration is to understand the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye, so that the onset of the disease can be delayed and eventually prevented.
New Treatment Options - New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.
Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration - A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to Macular Degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Information - Information from HealthAtoZ with an Amsler Grid eye test to check for loss of vision.
Judy's Jolts of Hope - A collection of essays describing a journey towards acceptance of the devastating eye disease, macular degeneration. Written to offer hope for people with sudden vision loss.
AMD Alliance International - A nonprofit alliance of organizations working to raise the awareness level of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Site offers latest news, research, resources and other information on this retinal eye disease.
American Macular Degeneration Foundation - Guides elderly at risk from macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration International - A non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of persons with early onset (juvenile) or late onset (age-related) macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Foundation - Information and resources about the leading cause of central vision loss and blindness.
Travel Vision - Orientation and mobility services for the visually impaired, blindness resources, e-zines and legal consulting.
Pittsburgh Vision Services - Provides instruction in access technology devices for visually impaired.
Blind Related Links - Contains extensive listings of blindness related links on the internet.
Blindness Emailing Lists - Subscribe to blindness-related emailing lists and pan-disability and access-issues lists directly from this comprehensive hypertext index.
Keystone View Optical Division - Design vision screeners and optical tests.
Lenny McHugh's Home Page - Inspiring and motivational real-life stories from Lenny, who is a retired blind computer programmer. Includes links to many other resources for the blind.
Blackburn and District Blind Society - A registered charity for the visually impaired and blind, babies and adults.
National Federation of the Blind - Resources for the blind.
Savon Condition Center - A comprehensive blindness information site.
Wisconsin Blind and Physically Handicapped Readers - A source of information about books and reading, blindness and other disabilities and library services for the blind and physically handicapped.
Vision of Children Foundation - Working towards the eradication of hereditary childhood blindness, ocular albinism and other blindness.
Blindskills, Inc. - Offers solutions and answers to questions regarding blindness, visual impairment and vision loss.
AccessDome - Resources for the blind. A web portal designed to enhance vision impaired and print restricted access to the web.
The Voice - Translates images from a camera into sounds that one hears via stereo headphones and targetting vision substitution for the totally blind.
Artificial Vision for the Blind - The Dobelle Institute and Institut Dobelle AG announce development of an artificial vision system providing independent mobility to blind people.
National Agenda for Blind and Visually Impaired Youths - Website for families, medical and educational personnel regarding the education of children who are blind.
VICUG-L - A visually impaired computer users' group list. Search the archives and join from this site.
Video Description by Narrative Television Network - Makes movies and television programming accessible to blind and visually impaired people through narration.
The Eye - Information on low vision and blindness. Includes what to do when meeting a person with vision impairment, the signs of vision loss, legal blindness, braille and other health related links.
Talking Software - Offers a word speech enabled dictionary and thesaurus for blind users. All controls are designed with unsighted user in mind.
Vision World Wide - Provides information, education, guidance and support, not only to the blind and visually impaired, but to the many professionals (medical, social and technical) who serve them.
Envision - Flash presentation on the research at the Duke University Eye Center to eliminate blindness.
Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted - Provides assorted information and resources for visually impaired people.
Lighthouse International - Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy.
Vis-Ability - Supplies electronic aids for the visually impaired.
Empower Connection - Technology for the Blind - A site dedicated to helping blind or visually impaired individuals, and the people who work with them, use assistive Internet technology.
Aspire Consultancy - Helping visually impaired people to aspire to their full potential through the provision of quality advice and training on appropriate specialist technology.
Louis Database - Database of accessible materials for people who are blind or visually impaired. Contains information about more than 145,000 titles of accessible materials, including braille, large print, sound recordings, and computer files from over 200 agencies throughout the United States.
Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic - Educational library for people with print disabilities, with a 77,000-title library of taped textbooks, reference and professional materials for people who cannot read standard print because of a disability.
Perceptual Alternatives - Theory and practice of using electronic travel aids in conjunction with other methods.
Parents of Blind and Visually Impaired Children - A resource page for parents of blind or visually impaired children created by a mother of a blind child. Included are links to adaptive technology sites, braille childrens books and blind organizations.
Ellen Bomer - Survivor - The story of Ellen Bomer's recovery. After being blinded in the 1998 US Embassy Bombing in Nairobi, Kenya Ellen is still working toward recovering her lost eyesight.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome - Characterized by visual hallucinations in people who have a sudden change in vision such as that brought on by macular degeneration or serious sight loss.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome - American Foundation for the Blind - Article describing the visual hallucinations associated with this condition.
Kenneth Jernigan: 'power to the blind' - Article on the late director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind.
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind - Non profit agency providing residential placement and day programming to the multi-disabled blind.
Sight Savers International - A charity that combats blindness globally.
Helen Keller Worldwide - Assits organizations and institutions in countries where the need is great to protect the eyesight of children within their borders and provide quality eye care to their people.
American Council of the Blind - Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people.
International Organization for the Blind - A non-profit organization whose mission is to further the educational opportunities of blinded and visually impaired persons. Includes information, resources, and links to other informative sites as well as gift giving suggestions.
Helping Hands for the Blind - A nonprofit organization for the blind and vision impaired promoting social, economic and educational opportunities. Related links, support information.
American Foundation for the Blind - Nonprofit organization provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind - A voluntary, not-for-profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind.
Keystone Blind Association - Offers orientation and mobility services, prevention of blindness services and employment services.
Cornwall Blind Association - UK registered charity which assists blind, partially sighted who are resident in Cornwall.
Eyeinfo.org - An index of organizations in Northern California that provide services for people who are losing their sight or are legally blind.
Prevent Blindness America - Volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight in America.
The Associated Blind, Inc. - Offers programs for and to help blind and visually impaired people.
Associates for World Action in Rehabilitation and Education - Committed to bringing rehabilitation information to the millions of hard-to-reach and unserved people with severe visual disabilities (AWARE).
AER Online - The latest information on the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc. - Improves the quality of life of the blind and makes them more productive members of the Philippine society.
Vision of Children Foundation - Support, research and information about the detection, incidence, and treatment of childhood blindness.
San Mateo County Council of the Blind - Details about the council who strives to promote employment, independence, education, advocacy and resources. Include a calendar of events, vision publications and a meeting schedule.
International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) - Provides support for sporting events for the blind world wide.
ORMOSA - We provide orientation and mobility instruction to people with vision impairment and blindness.
Center for the Visually Impaired - The Atlanta center is Georgia's largest comprehensive, fully accredited, private facility providing rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
New Sports for the Blind - Needs your support to create Greater Sport for the Blind Organization in Moscow, Russia.
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness - Leads an international effort in mobilising resources for blindness prevention activities.
Enabling Sport Foundation - Details about this organization located in New Hampshire. Information about a recreational sport for the physically challenged; rail riding on abandoned railroad tracks.
Fenvision Isle of Ely Society for the Blind - Provides advice and support to people with low vision and their families. Lunch clubs, outings and learning how to type.
Lions World Services for the Blind - Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this is the site of one of the World's largest, multi-service rehabilitation centers for the blind and visually impaired persons.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) - A unit of the Library of Congress, administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials that are circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries.
John Milton Society for the Blind - Provides Christian ministry to persons worldwide who cannot see to read regular print, and to those who serve them, through free religious literature and educational scholarships, regardless of denominational affiliation.
The Friends of the Blind Association - A charitable institution concerned with the various aspect of life of the blind. Its activities cover all parts of Palestine. Includes details about its achievements, in particular the school.
Church4Blind - Increasing awareness for visually impaired worshippers, to launch an appeal to initiate a ministry for visually impaired people and to encourage publishers to produce more large print books. Based in the UK.
National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky - An organization for blind and low vision Kentuckians. Learn about aids, applicances, jobs, education, advocacy and how to get help. An affiliate of National Federation of the Blind.
National Association for the Blind, India - Offers information on education, employment, rehabilitation, and services and facilities of the institute. Information on blindess, prevention and government acts for blind individuals.
Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind - A charitable organisation offering practical advice, help, and support for blind and visually impaired people in the West of Scotland.
Canadian Council of the Blind Manitoba Division - The CCB is one of Canada's national consumer organizations run by the blind and visually impaired for the blind and visually impaired.
Wiltshire Blind Association - The WBA is a UK registered charity, founded in 1919, dedicated to serving those who are blind and partially sighted living in Wiltshire.
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) - A national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.
Young Blind Citizens - Information about this organization, the youth branch of Blind Citizens Australia and its purpose. Email group and newsletter.
Hot Braille - Offers free Braille in the mail in 19 languages, games to learn Braille, a community for exchanging messages, and resources for the blind.
Braille through Remote Learning - An online instructional program that provides courses in Braille and Braille transcribing.
Braille Authority of North America - Facilitate the uses, teaching and production of braille. It publishes rules, interprets and renders opinions pertaining to braille in all existing and future codes.
National Braille Association - Provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide braille materials to persons who are visually impaired.
National Braille Press - Publisher, self-help and computer access braille books and children's braille books. Leading provider of braille transcription and pressing services.
Braille Works - Details about the organization which is dedicated to Making The World A More Readable Place, by providing Braille, large print and audio cassette reading materials. Includes the services available.
Braille Book Review - A publication describing recently produced books in braille from the United States' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Braille Bug - Designed for children in grades two through six. It features an assortment of games and activities that are both fun and educational.
Myopia Myth - Claims that nearsightedness is not inherited but is caused by excessive close work such as reading. It can be prevented or improved without surgery.
Independent Study Project on Myopia - One of the oldest arguments surrounding myopia is whether the condition results from hereditary factors or environmental influences.
Myopia Control Network Services - MCNS is a professional management agency dedicated to educating the public regarding Myopia Control.
Myopia - Eyecare Connection - Abstracts and answers concerning Myopia.
Myopia - Nearsightedness - Information on this disorder and lasik treatment.
Myopia - Nearsightedness - An illustrative description of myopia by stlukeseye.com.
Myopia - All About Vision - The causes and symptoms of myopia, with a guide to the various surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Eyes Welcome - Instant restoration of myopia by a free method of dynamic correction DYNAMCOR.
Myopia (Near-sightedness) - Information about Myopia.
My Experience with Orthokeratology - Offers the personal experience with this procedure for correcting the authors' eyesight.
Myopes.com - Online information on myopia and its correction.
Preventing Trachoma and Blindness - Information by Global Child Net.
WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma - Elimination of blinding trachoma from the globe by the year 2020.
International Trachoma Initiative - ITI, founded by Pfizer Inc and The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, is dedicated to eliminating the world's leading cause of preventable blindness. Includes information on trachoma, the initiative and its sponsors.
Trachoma - Brief, technical clinical definition. "Leading cause of blindness worldwide, and afflicts over 400 million people; preventable with adequate diet, proper sanitation, and education."
Trachoma - The world's leading preventable cause of blindness.
Trachoma - Report from Helen Keller International.
Sight Savers International - Charity devoted to helping the blind, preventing and curing eye diseases and blindness.
Trachoma hub - Links to information and resources for trachoma.
A Review of Optic Neuritis - A typical case of optic neuritis, the clinical manifestations of optic neuritis, and the findings of the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial.
Optic Nerve Disorders - Use of the VER pattern test to diagnose optic neuritis.
Optic Neuritis - Basic information for patients.
Optic Neuritis In Multiple Sclerosis - Research papers from neurological journals.
Insight into Eyesight - Article in the Fall 1994 issue of Inside MS on optic neuritis.
Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial (ONTT) - Clinical study supported by the National Eye Institute.
Eyes Over 40 - All About Vision - Causes and treatment for presbyopia.
A Guide to Presbyopia - An educational resource on presbyopia and investigational treatments.
Presbyopia Doctor - Offers an overview, causes, risks factors and symptoms.
J. Lauri's Place - Educates people about color vision deficiency with color vision quiz and eye charts.
Colour Vision Defects - Designed to inform people about colour blindness, and is focused on how a person with colour blindness will be affected by the condition in career choices.
The Colour Group of Great Britain - An interdisciplinary society for those concerned with colour measurement, reproduction vision & perception, with colour in lighting, architecture & art.
Color Vision - Tools and results of Biyee's exploration emphasizing utilizing standard color monitors for color reproduction and demonstration using CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram.
Vischeck - See the world as color blind people see it. Also simulates the effects of distance and different monitor types.
Umist Eye System - Extensive colour vision test from the UK.
Ask A Biologist - Colour tests for eyes with or without colour blindness.
Color Blind - Explains the different types of color deficiencies, why you are colorblind, and how to help color deficient children.
Color Blindness References for Web Designers - Color blindness simulation of the web-safe colors in cards and charts with explanation, illustrations, and instructions.
HealthLink MCW - An article about the severity of color blindness.
Color Blindness information - An overview of this condition by St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute.
Color Deficiency - One of the common conditions of vision is that of color deficiency.
Appearance: Colorblindness - How things look to someone who is colorblind. Overview of tests and genetics.
Color Blindness - Examples of how color-deficient people tend to see colors, with on-line tests.
The Achromatopsia Group - Internet resource center, support group, and discussion forum for people affected by the rare vision disorder.
The Achromatopsia Network - A network for individuals and families affected by the vision disorder including rod monochromacy and blue cone monochromacy.
Low Vision Sunglasses - Achromatopsia sunglasses specially made from NoIR Medical Technologies.
Incomplete and Complete Achromatopsia - Describes the differences between the conditions and its significance.
Cataract - Information for Patients - From the National Eye Institute. Written to help people with cataracts and their families better understand the disease. It describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cataracts.
Cataract - Information, definition and treatment.
Cataracts Resource Center - Information on the causes, symptoms, treatment, management, and prevention of cataract. Related news and links to sites on cataract.
Clinic Reinoso - Cataract - Information, diagrams, and animations about cataract and its treatment.
Cataract Surgery - Complete and organized information, diagrams and animations about cataract surgery. Covers extracapsular extraction and phacoemulsification.
Cataract Factsheet - Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of cataracts.
Eye Surgery - Cataract and Epiretinal Membrane - Personal experience and illustrations obtained during eye surgeries under local anestesia.
Cataract Surgery in Developing Countries - Bibliography of books, articles, and links about cataract surgery in developing countries.
My Experience with Cataracts. - Includes a personal account and pictures of vision before and after.
Cataracts in America - Monthly e-magazine for doctors and patients about the advances in surgery. Also find surgeon in your area.
Chinese Traditional Medicine and Cataract - Describes in detail how practitioners in China solve this disorder with TCM strategies and herbs.
VisionChannel - Cataracts - Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition which causes a clouding of the eye and can cause a loss of vision if untreated.
Cataracts FYI - A cataract is defined as a clouding of the lens of the eye, a low vision factor. Anatomy of the eye, symptoms and treatment of cataracts. News articles and links to doctors.
Cataracts and Available Treatments - A graphic description of cataracts and available treatment options.
Angeles Vision Clinic - What is a Cataract? - Detailed information on cataracts, surgery and Yag cCapsulotomy. Symtoms, treatments, and photographs.
Cataract Surgery Information - Information about cataracts, corrective surgery procedures, related organizations, financial assistance, and intraocular lens choices.
Diabetic Retinopathy - Information for Patients - From the National Eye Institute. Helps people with diabetic retinopathy and their families better understand the disease.
Diabetic Retinopathy - Leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans.
NHS Diabetic Retinopathy Screening - The UK National Screening Committee's (NSC) recommendations for developing a cost-effective national screening strategy for diabetic retinopathy in the United Kingdom.
EyeNet: Diabetic Retinopathy - The American Academy of Ophthalmology's informational center for diabetic retinopathy. Contains information on the symptoms and surgical treatment options.
Sankara Nethralaya -Diabetic Retinopathy - Offers information, including the causes, treatment and prevention.
Eyes on Diabetes - Resource for diabetic retinopathy in Australia. Developed by the Eyes on Diabetes Forum for use by health professionals, people with diabetes, carers and the wider community.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Preproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy - Information on diabetic eye disease. Covers preproliferative diabetic retinopathy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and background diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetes-Sight.org - Designed to help both patients and health care professionals find the information and resources they need for the prevention of vision loss from diabetes.
EyeMD Link - Diabetic Retinopathy - Information including pictures, related conditions, treatments, and links to important eye problem information.
Low Vision - Brief article on partial sight including devices for use.
Royal National Institute for the Blind - Low Vision Site - Information on low vision including a database of services in the UK, various information leaflets, who's who in low vision, discussion forums, manufacturers links and the RNIB catalogue.
Low Vision Information Center - Practical information on coping with visual impairment and low vision. Offers tips and strategies for maximizing remaining sight.
The Screen Magnifiers Homepage - Internet resource on screen magnification and text-to-speech for people having low vision. Includes product reviews, download area, news, discussion and a low vision index.
Low Vision Resource Network - A resource center for the partially sighted.
The Low Vision Gateway - Low vision support site which provides access to related information on the Internet.
Low Vision Discussion List - Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
Large Print Reviews - Reviews of large print books and other items of interest to individuals with low vision, as well as articles related to low vision, eye disorders, and how to adapt to vision loss.
Low Vision Council - Information and support for low vision sufferers. Also provides facts about vision problems in the US today.
The Hal4 FAQ - Unofficial information and suggestions about the Hal, a multilingual screen reader software program for Windows. Also includes information on braille display and speech synthesizer.
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy - A low vision information site developed by the American Optometric Association.
BiOptic Driving Network - Non-profit organization founded in 2001 to serve the needs and interests of those with stable low vision who may be able to drive safely with a BiOptic.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Low Vision Rehabilation - What is low vision? Explanation of the causes, examination, treatment,and management.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Overview - Information on night blindness, including the relationship between retinal degenerative diseases and the retina as well as basics on genetics and heredity.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Links - Define all the resources on RP on the web.
Britsih Retinitis Pigmentosa Society - A self help group fighting blindness in the UK through direct research.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation - Chat room, links, information and support on retinal disorders and fighting blindness.
Texas Association of Retinitis Pigmentosa (TARP) - A non-profit support group for people with RP and other retinal diseases.
RP International - Promotes RP research to prevent blindness.
Retinitis Pigmentosa - One page article on RP, inheritance, symptoms, diagnosis, progression, blindness and treatment from John Hopkins.
Retinitis Pigmentosa - Questions - Discusses RP in a question and answer format. Also includes news releases, research news and tips for teachers.
RP Friends - A mailing list where people whose lives have been touched by RP gather for friendship and support.
Retinitis Pigmentosa and Retinal Degeneration in Australia - Provides information for people affected by these disorders as well as Macular Degeneration.
Retinitis Pigmentosa - VisionChannel - Retinitis pigmentosa is a term that refers to group of hereditary disorders that affect the retinas ability to respond to light. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for this condition which can lead to a loss of vision over time.
Retinitis-Pigmentosa.com - Website for news and articles relating to RP and related conditions.
Glaucoma Research Foundation - A national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sight. Learn more about this disease, get information on GRF-sponsored awareness activities, find out what you can do to help protect sight, and discuss topics related to eye diseases on the forum.
Moynalty and Mullagh Family Practice: Patient Information - Talks about open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma, tests and treatment for this blinding disease.
Ophthalmology Review Journal - Glaucoma - A non-profit organization devoted to the education and training of international eye care providers. Lists a number of medical articles and case studies about this severe eye disease.
Xalatan (Latanoprost) Reduces Intraocular Eye Pressure Better Than Trusopt (Dorzolamide) - A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology about the effectiveness of this glaucoma medication.
New York Glaucoma Research Institute - Created to support research into the basic causes of, increase public awareness, and promulgate educational material for opthalmologists, physicians, and persons with glaucoma.
Glaucoma Service and Foundation - Resources and information about medications, support groups and awareness.
National Glaucoma Research - Established by the American Health Assistance Foundation to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma through illustrations and facts.
Glaucoma Association of New York - Bringing increased awareness into the diagnosis and treatment of this common blinding disease.
Health Factsheets from BUPA - Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.
Medbroadcast.com - Extensive data base about glaucoma, looks at what it is, the causes, diagnoses and detection, treatment and FAQs.
Common Vision Condition - Glaucoma - An article about this disorder stressing the importance of regular eye examination.
Glaucoma Risk Factors - A brief discussion about this disorder and its symptoms. A look at who is at risk, what can be done, and how often to have your eyes examined.
Glaucoma In America - Offers an eMagazine published monthly with articles.
Wills Glaucoma - Offers information about treatments, research, symptoms, plus weekly chat meetings with a specialist from Wills Eye Hospital.
About Glaucoma Resources - This site lists a selection of links to sites that will help you gain a better understanding of glaucoma and related diseases of the eye.
St LukesEye.com - A graphic, description of glaucoma, its effects and treatment options. Photographic examples of various degrees of damage from elevated eye pressure.
Xalatan - Doctor's Guide - Article discusses Xalatan monotherapy as an equivalent to Timolol/Dorzolamide in treating interocular pressure. Text is clinical in focus.
Glaucoma Associates of Texas - They work closely with their patients to control this disease and prevent further loss of vision using the latest technologies in monitoring and treatment.
MCW HealthLink - Listing of 4 criteria used to diagnose glaucoma. Also includes the 3 types of treatments that are currently available to those that suffer.
Important Facts about Glaucoma - Large and easy to access site with considerable useful information on all aspects of open-angle glaucoma the most common case of this disease. From American Academy of Ophthalmology's medical library.
About Glacoma - Contains information about the leading cause of preventable blindness in America.
Latanoprost - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Read about a study on the effectiveness of latanoprost therapy on children with glaucoma. See the methods, results, and conclusions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve glaucoma with traditional strategies and herbs.
AAO: Combination Of Latanoprost And Timolol Superior To Each Drug Individually - Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol fixed combination, Pharmacia), recently approved in Europe for the treatment of open angle glaucoma (OAG), is more effective at lowering intra-ocular pressure than the same two drugs used separately.
Sight Savers International - Glaucoma - UK's leading charity working to prevent and cure blindness in developing countries and bring hope to people who will never see again.
Latanoprost, Brimonidine Reduce Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma - A DGReview of :"Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of Latanoprost and Brimonidine Therapy in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Observer-Masked. Multicenter Study" Journal of Glaucoma
Xalatan. For people with open angle glaucoma. - This section includes printable brochures related to XALATAN (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) and open-angle glaucoma.
Ocular Hypertension Treatment - Doctor's Guide, May 8, 2002 - IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
Atlas of Ophthalmology Online - Glaucoma Images - Thousands of superb, high-quality glaucoma images, in topics across ophthalmology from the glaucoma section of University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute's Atlas of Ophthalmology.
Glaucoma Treatment - Doctor's Guide Channels - New study finds patients intraocular pressure improved when switched to Xalatan from other monotherapy.
Results--Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) - Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma.
Eye Drops Delay Onset Of Glaucoma In People At Higher Risk - Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat high pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma.
Natural HealthLink - Detailed information on glaucoma, its symptoms, treatment, diet changes and natural therapies that may be helpful.
National Eye Institute - Designed to help people with glaucoma and their families better understand the disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Contains great illustrations and examples to compare with.
XALATAN Used in Landmark Glaucoma Study - Pharmacia donated XALATAN (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) to the National Eye Institute for use in the landmark Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study(OHTS).
ARVO - Once-Daily Fixed Combination Xalacom Compared with Twice-Daily - Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol) More Effective than Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) for IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
Glaucoma - VisionChannel - The term "glaucoma" refers to a group of conditions that exhibit a gradual loss of vision, often without symptoms. Learn about diagnosis and treatment for this condition which can lead to vision loss.
Glaucoma InfoCenter - A resource for patients who want to learn more about glaucoma, including glaucoma medications and glaucoma surgery.
Glaucoma Vision Simulator - The Glaucoma Vision Simulator approximates what sufferers of glaucoma might experience in their vision.
Take Time to Talk About Glaucoma - Glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States.
International Glaucoma Association - Has comprehensive patient information sites on all aspects of the detection and management of this eye disease.
Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation - Non-partisan organization whose purpose is to educate their communities about the risks of glaucoma and other blindness-causing eye diseases and to provide diagnostic screening opportunities for high risk glaucoma population groups in their home districts across the nation.
Children's Glaucoma Foundation - Intended to educate, and bring awareness to the public about childhood glaucoma. Immediate goal of CGF is to help maintain initial programs and support additional clinical education and basic science investigations.
The Glaucoma Foundation - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to vital research to find cures for glaucoma.
Glaucoma Foundation - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to vital research to find cures for glaucoma.
Ped Eye - An in depth look at exotropia, what it is, the signs, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, patches and glasses and prognosis.
Dr Estren's Eye Exercise and Vision Training - Eye exercises are a treatment of functional disorders of vision that include problems of tracking, focus, 2 eyed coordination and visually related learning problems.
Have fun with Strabismus - Information about squint, crossed or wall eyes, tips, tricks, special effects, books and even celebrities.
Exotropia - A definition, the symptoms and treatment, including surgery and treatment at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center.
Strabismus.org - An eye doctor answers common questions about strabismus and related conditions.
U-M Kellogg Eye Center - Esotropia defined, symptoms and treatment information, including surgery.
University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - A description of Congenital Esotropia, the treatment and associated disorders.
Pediatric Oncall - Information on squint, its types and treatment.
David Crystal Eye Care - Dry eye plug treatment for UK sufferers. Located in Edinburgh.
Dry Eyes - Symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Dry Eyes: There is Hope - Article by Dr. Marc Grossman describing dry eyes and natural healing approaches.
Dry Eye Syndrome - What is this? How to treat it. How to avoid it.
Iritis.org - This is an informative website on iritis to help those that suffer and those researching the disease, set up by an iritis sufferer
Uveitis and Iritis - Website of Uveitis and Immunology Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. It contains information about uveitis and iritis for patients and clinicians
International Ocular Inflammation Society - Independent scientific society studying ocular inflammatory diseases.
Uveitis Information Group - UK website devoted to Uveitis in Europe.
Uveitis - Inflammation of the Eye - Information on diagnosis, causes, medical treatment, and prognosis. Emphasis on animals; veterinary eye specialists site.
Uveitis - A general description of uveitis, it's causes and treatments from the Casey Eye Institute in Oregon.
Cataracts and Uveitis: OSL: Evaluation of Cataract Surgery in Intermediate Uveitis - Primary research paper. Analysis of the results of cataract surgery performed on patients with intermediate uveitis from January 1990 through January 1997.
CEI Uveitis - Details regarding the Casey Eye Institute's Uveitis Clinic housed in the University of Oregon Health Science University, Department of Opthamology.
The Merck Manual, Sec. 8, Ch. 98, Uveitis - Definition.
Anterior Uveitis - Outlines disease and course of progression. Includes links to author's home page and ocular disease syllabus.
Retina and Uveitis Consultants - Information on the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases. Home page of Retina and Uveitis Consultants of Texas located in San Antonio.
Ophthalmology Times: Simultaneous cataract, uveitis need special treatment. - Article outlining impact of surgical and medical management on visual outcomes in this patient population.
Uveitis - Definitions, symptoms, and treatments. Specific on clinic information for UM Kellog Eye Center.
Uveitis, Anterior, Nongranulomatous - Introduction, clinical signs and symptoms, causes, and links to differential diagnoses. Includes a definition for the phrase "cells and flare".
Barnes Retina Institute - Physician's Directory - Russell N. Van Gelder, M.D., Ph.D. Current Position - Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology. Specialty Areas - Retina and Vitreous/Uveitis. Fellowship: Fellowship, Uveitis and Medical Retina, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, 1999
Uveitis - Yale - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and the Yale Eye Center Uveitis Service. Outlines treatment options. Part of a referral system for physicians.
Posterior Uveitis - General abstract from the Rare Disease database from the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD). Includes a few links for more information.
Uveitis Associated with Rifabutin Therapy - Article outlining details of association between uveitis and Rifabutin therapy.
Winter 1999 Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin: An Airman with Tuberculous Uveitis - Alerts aviation medical examiners to this rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis.
Effect of infliximab on sight-threatening panuveitis in Behcet's disease. - Abstract of article promoting the use of single dose Inflicimab for recurrent panuveitis in patients with Bechet's disease.
RxMed - Iritis - Brief summary of iritis.
Uveitis - Information on uveitis and other eye conditions. Links and message board. Contains online journal of a patient with uveitis.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Iritis/Uveitis - Iritis, or anterior uveitis: the condition and its treatment options.
Uveitis - An English medical/opthamology professor describes his research in this area.
Hereditary Uveitis - ADNIV - Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory at the University of Iowa. Information about autosomal dominant neovascular inflammatory vitreoretinopathy.
Center for Keratoconus - Information about keratoconus, including FAQs, treatment, prevention, and diagnosis, message boards, support groups, personal stories, doctors, research and clinical trials.
The National Keratoconus Foundation - Non-profit organization that supports research and education about keratoconus.
Dwyer, Dave and Joan - Offers personal information about keratoconus and links to other resources.
North Shore Contact Lens & Vision Consultants - Nationally recognized practice of Drs. Art Epstein and Joseph Freedman located on Long Island NY, specializing in contact lenses, keratoconus and related eye disorders.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Offers information about keratoconus.
Farsightedness and its Correction - Explanation of how farsightedness is corrected using lenses.
Hyperopia or Farsightedness - AllAboutVision.com - A guide to the causes, symptoms and treatment of farsightedness or hyperopia.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness) - Definition and treatment information, including treatment at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center.
Hyperopia - An overview on this disorder, also called farsightedness by St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute.
Farsightedness - A brief definition of farsightedness, followed by links to overviews, research articles, and treatment news.
American Nystagmus Network - A nonprofit organization to serve the needs and interests of those affected by nystagmus.
Nystagmus Network - Provides support for those with nystagmus and their parents and teachers.
Nystagmus - Information about the condition, its types and treatment.
VhiHealth-e - An article about nystagmus, a definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and further reading.
Congenital Nystagmus - Details about CN including what it is, how it occurs, the characteristics and the types.
Nystagmus Hub - Links to information and resources.
Pathologic Nystagmus - WorldMedicus - A definition of this disorder along with links to reviews and articles.
Nystagmus - Personal page, reviewing nystagmus as a symptom of deficiencies of magnesium and thiamin.
International Children's Anophthalmia Network (ICAN) - Parent support group for families with a child with anophthalmia or microphthalmia.
Micro and Anopthalmic Children's Society (MACS) - Provides support and information for parents and professionals with microphthalmia, anophthalmia, coloboma and related conditions.
Noeyes.com - Story and updates of a baby born without eyes.
A Singular View - The author explains how Microphthalmia has affected her son.
Corneal Dystrophy and Fuchs Syndrome - Information and research about the inherited eye disorder.
My Corneal Transplant - Personal account of a corneal transplant which took place on Oct. 3, 2000.
Sandy's Corneal Transplant - FAQ and information about corneal transplantation with personal experiences.
Through A Glass, Darkly - A story of diagnosis and struggles with Fuchs' corneal dystrophy and description of a corneal transplant and healing. Has information about a support group for sufferers.
ROPARD - Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Retinal Diseases. Funds clinically relevant basic science and clinical research to eliminate retinopathy of prematurity and associated retinal diseases.
ROP Information and Resources - This site provides information about ROP, its history, and research projects being done today.
ROP FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about the disease process and its management.
Retinopathy of Prematurity Factsheet - Information about the disease, causes, risk factors and treatment.
Retinopathy of Prematurity - Explanation of the disease with photographs.
Understanding Retinal Detachment - Signs, symptoms and treatment modalities by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
DJO: Retinal Detachment - Patient Information related to the retina, its detachment and treatment outcomes. By Digital Journal of Ophthalmology.
Emedicine: Retinal Detachment - Information about retina, detachments, occurence, incidence, types, clinical features and treatment.
Detached Retina Information - Inform about the dangers of retinal detachment and imparts knowledge of the symptoms, risk factors and need for early referral.
Retinal Detachment Information - A description to this retina condition, its causes, treatments and options.
Angeles Vision Clinic - Retinal Detachment - The kinds or retinal detachments and their treatment options.

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