Useful Links

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General Resources

• National Eye Institute - search a wide range of patient information
• Eye Resources on the Internet - list of links from the University of Iowa
• Dr. Alan N. Glazier, FAAO - hosts an informative site with numerous links to eye care resources.
• Information about eye diseases and conditions - provided by South Texas Retina Consultants
• Vision Works, Inc. - created to help eye care professionals and the public become aware of the role of complementary care in the treatment of eye disease including macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes and diabetic retinopathy
• Ecureme.com - features extensive information about eye disorders and vision care.
• Vision Checklist for Parents, Teachers and Friends - Optometrists Network
• Eye conditions and concerns – information provided by the American Optometric Association
• The Eye Site - Interactive Atlas for Eye Care (International Council of Ophthalmology) - a guide to finding information and resources related to eye care and ophthalmology around the world.
• AgingEye Times - provides extensive information on age-related eye diseases - the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the United States
• Medscape - includes news from many medical specialties
• For nutritional information related to macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy: Ocular Nutrition Research for the Prevention of Blindness http://www.i-care.net/eyeresearch.html
• The Foundation Fighting Blindness - provides free information on Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, and Usher Syndrome.
• Vision Simulation Site - designed to help you better understand the possible progression of some of the more common eye diseases and conditions.
• WebMD - may be searched for patient information about many eye and vision-related topics.

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Glossaries

• National Eye Institute Glossary of Vision Terms
• Medical Dictionary (MedicineNet)

 Amblyopia ("Lazy Eye")

• Amblyopia - Lazy Eye (Vision Connection)
• Amblyopia FAQ, Prevent Blindness America (SUNY Buffalo Medical School)

Astigmatism/Myopia

• Astigmatism FAQ (Alberta Association of Optometrists)
• About Astigmatism (allaboutvision.com)
• Myopia (allaboutvision.com)

Cancer

• Choroidal Melanoma (Johns Hopkins University)
• Choroidal Metastasis (Eye Cancer Network)
• Choroidal Nevus (Eye Cancer Network)
• Choroidal Osteoma (Eye Cancer Network)
• Conjunctival Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
• Eyelid Skin Cancer (The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
• Eyelid Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
• Intraocular Melanoma (National Cancer Institute)
• Iris Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
• Orbital Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
• Retinoblastoma (University of Michigan)

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Cataract

• Cataract and Lens of the Eye (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Cataract - Frequently Asked Questions and Patient Guide (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• Cataract - Information for Patients (National Eye Institute)
• Are You at Risk for Cataract? (National Eye Institute)
• Cataract in Childhood (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
• Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston)

Conjunctivitis 

• Allergic Conjunctivitis (American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Review of Optometry Online)
• Chlamydial (Review of Optometry Online)
• Gonococcal Conjunctivitis Review of Optometry Online)
• Conjunctivitis - Pink Eye (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
• Viral Conjunctivitis (Review of Optometry Online)
• Conjunctival Tumors (EyeCancer Network)

Cornea

• Corneal Abrasion (Review of Optometry Online)
• Corneal Disease (National Eye Institute)
• Corneal Dystrophy (Royal National Institute for the Blind, United Kingdom)
• Corneal Foreign Body (Review of Optometry Online)
• Corneal Ulcers (Harvard University)
• Information for Patients on Corneal Transplantation, Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
• Corneal Graft Factsheet (Royal National Institute for the Blind, United Kingdom)
• Keratitis (University of Michigan)
• Keratoconus (National Keratoconus Foundation)

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Diabetes

• Diabetic Retinopathy (National Eye Institute)
• Diabetic Eye Problems (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy (Royal National Institute for the Blind, United Kingdom)
• Double Vision (Diplopia) (University of Michigan)
• Ectropion (The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Enucleation/Orbital Implants

• What Is Enucleation? (EyeCancer Network)
• Fitting Process (Kolberg Ocular Prosthetics)
• Removal, Care Cleaning (Kolberg Ocular Prosthetics)
• Episcleritis (Review of Optometry Online)
• All About Esotropia (Dr. Jeffrey Cooper)

Eye Safety/Emergency Care

• Eye Safety -- Home, Sports, Children (Prevent Blindness America)
• Eye Safety and Sports (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Bungee Cords (State Compensation Insurance Fund) 
• Fireworks and Eye Safety (Aetna InteliHealth)
• Using Eye Drops and Ointments (Digital Journal of Ophthalmology)
• Night Vision - 8 Ways to Minimize the Problems Associated with Night Vision (Sola Optical)

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Finding Eye Care Professionals and Hospitals

• What Is A Doctor of Optometry? (American Optometric Association)
• Tips for Talking to Your Doctor (National Eye Institute)
• What Is an Eye MD? (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Finding an Eye Care Professional (National Eye Institute)
• An Internet Directory of eye care professionals knowledgeable in nutritional therapies is available.
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before You Have Surgery (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research)
• Find an Ophthalmologist (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Best Eye Hospitals (U.S. News World Report)
• Finding an Eye Care Professional (National Eye Institute)
• AMA Physician Search (To perform a search for an AMA physician, by specialty or name)
• Farsightedness (Hyperopia) (allaboutvision.com)

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma Facts and Resources (Glaucoma Research Foundation)
• Glaucoma Information for Patients (National Eye Institute)
• Are you at Risk for Glaucoma? (National Eye Institute)
• Important Facts About Glaucoma (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Lids

• Blepharitis Patient Information (Harvard Medical School) 
• Blepharospasm (Benign Essential Research Foundation)
• Chalazion (Review of Optometry Online)
• Dry Eye (Harvard University)
• Nasolacrimal (Tear) Duct Obstruction (Pediatric Ophthalmic Consultants)
• About Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation)

Low Vision

• Low Vision Resources (Internet Low Vision Society)
• Living With Low Vision (New York Online Access to Health)
• Low Vision Examinations (Internet Low Vision Society)

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Macular Degeneration

• Macular Degeneration Foundation - presents the latest news about macular degeneration and relevant research.
• MD Community Support - offers information and human contact for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar diseases of the retina which may lead to central vision loss. 
• AMD.org - provides help for age-related macular degeneration.
• Are You at Risk for Age Related Macular Degeneration (National Eye Institute)
• Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Royal National Institute for the Blind)
• Macular Degeneration (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Stargardt Macular Dystrophy (Royal National Institute for the Blind)
• Macular Degeneration Self-Test - Amsler Grid (Pendleton Eye Clinic)
• Presbyopia (allaboutvision.com)
• Pterygium (Harvard University)

Refractive Errors

• Refractive Errors (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Retina

• Understanding Retinal Detachment (Royal National Institute for the Blind)
• Choroidal Hemangioma (Eye Cancer Network)
• Von Hippel's Angioma (Eye Cancer Network)

Retinitis Pigmentosa

• The Eye Clinic and Retinitis Pigmentosa (British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society)
• Retinitis Pigmentosa FAQ (Prevent Blindness America)

Retinoblastoma

• Retinoblastoma (EyeCancer Network)
• What Is Retinoblastoma? (Harvard University)

Strabismus

• Strabismus (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Testing

Eye Tests for Children and Adults (Prevent Blindness America)

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