Vision and Eye Conditions

Resources in this category:

All About Vision.com
http://www.allaboutvision.com/

This website provides "consumers with an independent source of trustworthy information on eye health and vision correction options." Notable topics include LASIK & Vision Surgery, Problems & Diseases, Nutrition & Eyes, Computer Vision, Contact Lenses.

American Academy of Opthalmology: Public Information
http://www.aao.org/public/

Information on eye health and anatomy, conditions and diseases, and treatments. Includes detailed info on vision problems, eyeglasses, and eye surgery.

American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
http://www.ahaf.org/

The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) web site provides basic information for the public about Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, glaucoma, heart disease and stroke concerning such factors as symptoms, risk factors, health choices, and new research findings. Apply here to for funding from the foundation's research efforts.

Eye Cancer Network
http://www.eyecancer.com/

"An educational web-site about the diagnosis and treatment of eye tumor patients. Find eye tumor doctors, eye tumor information, and support (for eye tumor patients and their families)."

Eye Diseases
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/C11.html

Links to Web resources related to the eye and its anatomy, eye health and diseases, and vision problems.

FOCUS Families
http://www.focusfamilies.org/focus

"FOCUS Families provides 'Information, Education and Support' ™ to those affected by Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH) & Septo Optic Dysplasia (SOD) world wide." The site offers online support groups, information, current research, glossary, and a story center.

HealthWeb: Ophthalmology
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ophth.html

Annotated links to Web resources about ophthalmology. Categories include disease resources, educational resources, newsgroups and e-mail lists, organizations, conferences, careers, and electronic publications.

National Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Literature.asp?SnID=1028235038

Free articles published by NFB on a range of blindness-related topics including daily living, children, braille, government, education, rehabilitation/training, and seniors.

The Eye Digest
http://www.agingeye.net/

Provides free access to the latest medical information on diseases of the eye such as cataract, glaucoma, and dry eyes.