Medical Resources and Information
This page contains 29 resources.
Aging Eye, The
Web site - Aging Eye, The
Description - An extensive web site by a leading retina specialist in macular degeneration. The site accommodates those who are visually impaired also. The site is information intensive all about the aging eye and the various diseases. Studies, clinical trials, nutrition, recipes, how zinc and anti oxidants can help those at risk for AMD.
American Diabetes Association
Web site - American Diabetes Association
Description - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Web site - American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Description - The American Macular Degeneration Foundation is committed to the prevention and cure of macular degeneration and offers hope and support to those afflicted and their families. The Foundation will be a major voice in establishing the national research agenda for macular degeneration through promoting an alliance among the scientific community, government, and victims of the disease and their families to ensure the prevention and cure of the disease.
American Optometric Association, The
Web site - American Optometric Association, The
Description - As the premier authority in the optometric profession, the American Optometric Association leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere. With more than 34,000 members serving nearly 6,500 American communities, AOA helps optometrists provide over two thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. Contains good information on eye diseases and concerns.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, The
Web site - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, The
Description - The mission of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons. It does so by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery of quality eye care.
Eye Bank Association of America, The
Web site - Eye Bank Association of America, The
Description - The Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) is a not-for-profit organization of eye banks dedicated to the restoration of sight through the promotion and advancement of eye banking. The oldest transplant association in the United States, the EBAA is a nationally recognized accrediting body for eye banks. Since 1961, EBAA member banks have restored sight to nearly 1,000,000 individuals.
Eye Care America
Web site - Eye Care America
Description - Founded in 1985, EyeCare America is a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. EyeCare America's mission is to reduce avoidable blindness and severe visual impairment by raising awareness about eye disease and care, providing free eye health educational materials and facilitating access to medical eye care. EyeCare America offers multiple eye care programs for which individuals may qualify. Callers will be automatically screened to determine the program that provides the most appropriate eye care services. Eligible seniors who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years may be able to receive a referral for eye care at no out-of-pocket cost for up to one year. Callers who have not had an eye exam in the past 12 months and are at increased risk for glaucoma may be eligible to receive a referral for a glaucoma eye exam. To learn more about EyeCare America's public service programs or to see if you, a family member or a friend qualify for a free referral, visit their Web site.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Web site - Foundation Fighting Blindness
Description - The urgent mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. (FFB) is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. Over nine million Americans of every age and race suffer vision loss from these blinding diseases. The Foundation has funded thousands of research studies at hundreds of prominent institutions. The Foundation funds leading-edge research in promising areas such as genetics, gene therapy, retinal cell transplantation, artificial retinal implants, and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies.
Glaucoma Foundation, The
Web site - Glaucoma Foundation, The
Description - The Glaucoma Foundation is the premier not-for-profit organization committed to leading the fight against glaucoma and to identifying new treatments and cures. Research holds great promise for the 3 million Americans and 67 million people worldwide who suffer from glaucoma. Imagine a future in which it is possible to: Protect nerve cells from damage, Regenerate eyesight lost from glaucoma, Predict one's risk for glaucoma before the disease appears, Prevent glaucoma from developing at all. The Glaucoma Foundation's goal is to transform these possibilities into sight-saving breakthroughs that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Web site - Glaucoma Research Foundation
Description - Dedicated to protecting the sight and independence of people with glaucoma through research and education. Has free publications on glaucoma.
Glaucoma Service Foundation to Prevent Blindness
Web site - Glaucoma Service Foundation to Prevent Blindness
Description - This site, voted one of the top five glaucoma Web sites in the world, provides a wealth of information and links to other resources. The Glaucoma Service Foundation’s mission is to preserve or enhance the health of all people with glaucoma and to provide a model of medical care by supporting the educational and research efforts of the physicians on the Wills Eye Hospital Glaucoma Service, the largest glaucoma diagnosis and treatment center in the country.
International Foundation for Optic Nerve Disease
Web site - International Foundation for Optic Nerve Disease
Description - The International Foundation for Optic Nerve Disease is dedicated to the promotion of research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of optic nerve disease, and to the dissemination of information about optic nerve disease. The IFOND Web site is an information/support center for patients with optic nerve disease and their families, as well as clinicians, scientists and lay persons interested in optic nerve disease.
Low Vision Institute, The
Web site - Low Vision Institute, The
Description - The Low Vision Institute is located in South Florida. We regularly have patients arriving from all over the U.S. and abroad for evaluation, aids and therapy. We will be happy to assist you with any arrangements necessary here should you wish to come to the Institute for care. Dr. Gannon and his staff are also available to travel to see patients almost anywhere and will be happy to discuss arrangements with you.
Macula Foundation, Inc., The
Web site - Macula Foundation, Inc., The
Description - The Macula Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization was established in 1978 to support basic and clinical research in vitreous, retinal and macular diseases, a major cause of blindness of all age groups. Since it was formed, the Foundation has distributed grants and awards of approximately 15 million dollars earmarked for important clinical and scientific research and related teaching programs. Acts as a national support group for individuals and their families who are adjusting to the practical and emotional problems related to macular diseases.
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Web site - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Description - Eyesight.org receives top ranking by all major search engines for a reason ... It continues to be the leading resource for information concerning Macular Degeneration to a growing population of individuals affected by the disease and related low vision conditions. A prestigious team of scientists associated with leading universities advise the Foundation and oversee the distribution of Research Funds contributed by appreciative visitors to this site.
Macular Degeneration Network
Web site - Macular Degeneration Network
Description - This site educates about coping with impaired or lost central vision caused by macular degeneration; research on genetic and other causes of the disease; and developments in treatment and adaptive technology. The MDF, was established to educate people about age-related macular degeneration; the major cause of impaired vision and blindness in people over 65, and the less common inherited forms of macular degeneration, which affect children and young adults.
Macular Degeneration Partnership, The
Web site - Macular Degeneration Partnership, The
Description - We are patients, families, researchers, physicians, industry partners and workers in the fields of vision and aging. The Macular Degeneration Partnership is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, easily understood and up to the minute information about macular degeneration to the public through the Internet, telephone, public events and printed materials, to support research and to coordinate advocacy efforts.
My Vision Simulator
Web site - My Vision Simulator
Description - The Vision Simulator is designed to help you better understand the possible progression of some of the more common eye diseases and conditions. It approximates what sufferers of various eye conditions might see at the different stages of each condition.
National Association for Visually Handicapped
Web site - National Association for Visually Handicapped
Description - NAVH is the only nonprofit health organization in the world solely dedicated to providing assistance to the partially sighted. We are committed to ensuring that impaired vision does not result in impaired life. Our mission is to help the "hard of seeing," worldwide cope with the psychological effects of visual impairment and to provide low vision services, visual aids and training to anyone in need of these services. This site is not just for the "HARD OF SEEING®" but for those with family and friends that need everything from large print books to the latest on their particular condition.
National Eye Health Education Program
Web site - National Eye Health Education Program
Description - Although many people maintain good vision throughout their lifetimes, people over age 65 are at increased risk of developing low vision. You, your eye care professional, and specialist in low vision need to work in partnership to achieve what is best for you. An important part of this relationship is good communication. Here you will find some questions to ask your eye care professional or specialist in low vision to get the discussion started.
National Eye Institute
Web site - National Eye Institute
Description - The National Eye Institute (NEI) was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. As one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. This research leads to sight-saving treatments, reduces visual impairment and blindness, and improves the quality of life for people of all ages. NEI-supported research has advanced our knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease. Part of the NEI mission is to develop public and professional education programs that help prevent blindness, reduce visual impairment, and increase awareness of services and devices that are available for people with low vision. To meet these objectives, the NEI has established the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), a partnership of over 65 professional, civic, and voluntary organizations and government agencies concerned with eye health. The program represents an extension of the NEI's support of vision research, where results are disseminated to health professionals, patients, and the public. The NEI is also the lead Federal agency for the vision and hearing chapter in Healthy People 2010, the nation's blueprint to improve public health.
NIH Senior Health - Low Vision
Web site - NIH Senior Health - Low Vision
Description - Addresses the issue of low vision among Senior Citizens. Low vision is defined and various causes and risk factors are discussed along with an overview of the signs of vision loss and what can be done to adjust to low vision.
Prevent Blindness America
Web site - Prevent Blindness America
Description - Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight. We check the eyes of millions of children and adults each year. Our vision screenings help preschoolers at risk of vision loss from lazy eye (amblyopia), school children who depend on good vision for learning, and adults threatened by glaucoma and other serious vision problems. We get the word out on better eye health through brochures, fact sheets, public service announcements, newsletters, media campaigns, special events and the web. Every year more than 120 million people read, hear or see our messages about early detection of eye disease and prevention of accidents that can cause permanent loss of sight.
Retina International
Web site - Retina International
Description - Learn more about retinal degenerations including the ways in which a person with a retinal degeneration sees his world. Find out what Retinal International does and about its member societies together with contacts in your country.
RP International
Web site - RP International
Description - R.P. EQUALS BLINDNESS. It's as simple as that! This equation is the unfortunate reality for millions of children and adults with degenerative diseases of the retina. With your help, we at RP INTERNATIONAL can continue our fight against blindness and change the equation to read : We have found a cure for R.P. It is more difficult to raise funds for diseases which are little known to the public. Despite the millions who have retinal degenerative diseases, names like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Macular Degeneration and Usher's Syndrome are unfamiliar to most ears. We're spreading the word. Counseling and comforting victims and their families occupies a tremendous amount of our time and effort. We help the blind and partially sighted.
Understanding Visual Field Testing by Jeffrey Henderer, MD
Web site - Understanding Visual Field Testing by Jeffrey Henderer, MD
Description - Visual field tests are designed to map a person’s visual field, to document the level of peripheral vision. This article explains the test and what it shows.
Vision World Wide, Inc.
Web site - Vision World Wide, Inc.
Description - Vision World Wide is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the vision impaired. This work is accomplished directly through interaction with the vision impaired and indirectly through interaction with the caregiving community. Vision World Wide was founded in 1995 by Patricia Price, herself visually impaired. Pat has worked in the field for over 30 years, and is widely recognized as an authority. The depth of information for Vision Enhancement comes from Pat's working relationships with leading individuals and facilities in the medical community as well as providers of technology. Vision World Wide provides medical information and emotional encouragement to the vision impaired and their families, serves as a communication link between the vision impaired and their caregiving community, serves as a consumer protection organization against unscrupulous predators who victimize, plunder, or otherwise prey upon unsuspecting and uninformed victims of vision loss, and aims to enlighten the general public about issues, trends and treatments related to vision loss.
Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins
Web site - Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins
Description - Part of providing the best eye care, we believe, is to make that care “user friendly.” Patients and referring physicians and optometrists are often gratified to discover how easily and quickly they can gain access to Wilmer’s doctors. The information provided in this Web site is intended to help meet that “user friendly” goal. You will find here an overview of Wilmer’s various departments, research and training, as well as phone numbers and email addresses for making appointments or simply getting answers to questions. We hope you find this information useful.