Eye Resources on the Internet
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of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and
Visual Sciences. The Internet is in a state of constant change. While all
care has been taken to verify the existence of each of these on the date of compilation
and during updating of the list, some of these sites may have moved or ceased
to exist.
Associations, Societies and Foundations have been moved to a separate page and can now be found at
the AVSL list of
Associations, Societies, Foundations for Eye Health.
The presence of a site on this list does not imply endorsement by AVSL nor The
University of Iowa nor any affiliate.
Last updated Sept 26, 2008
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- Academic
Positions in Ophthalmology
- Job listings for Academic Positions Available in Ophthalmology. If this
link does not work, you may navigate to Ophthalmology or search from the Academic
Physician and Scientist Site.
- Accessible Technology Guidelines
- WGBH Guidelines for Electronic Materials The WGBH National Center for
Accessible Media (NCAM), a division of public broadcaster and access
technology pioneer WGBH Boston, announces publication of "Accessible
Digital Media: Design Guidelines for Electronic Publications, Multimedia
and the Web." These guidelines, providing step-by-step solutions for
making a variety of electronic media accessible to users with sensory
disabilities, are now available free of charge online.
- AFB
CareerConnect®
- A free resource for people to learn about the range and
diversity of the jobs that are performed throughout the United States and Canada by adults who are blind or visually impaired.
- Aging Vision Simulator Tool
- A simulator developed to simulate vision as an adult ages.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Blog
- Dr. James C. Folk's blog about AMD and its potential treatments. From MedRounds.org
- Age Related Macular Degeneration Support
- A blog for and by AMD patients and their families and friends.
- AgingEye Times
- AgingEye Times is an online resource of current information on diseases
of the aging eye like cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes, macular degeneration and
diabetic retinopathy. AgingEye, the online review journal of AgingEye Times,
can also be accessed freely. Online automated scoring questionnaires on Dry
eyes, Glaucoma Symptoms and Vision health provide useful quantification of
your vision health. AgingEye Times is a media outlet for the National Eye
Institute (NEI), USA, and will bring readers the latest press release from
the NEI.
- All India Ophthalmological Society
- All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) is the largest Associations of Eye Surgeons in India with around 10,000 Active Members.
- ALZ Augenklinik München
- Das Augen Lazer Zentrum.The The Alz Eye Clinic Munich (Germany) Website
offers information on the most common procedures and highlights LASIK with
illustrations and a video. Frequently asked questions are answered, and new
procedures are described, such as customized ablation and wavefront technology.
An animated QuickTour offers a summary of the Website's highlights.
- Amblyopia or "Lazy
Eye": NeuroVision's Treatment
- This site contains information about lazy eye and an FDA approved non invasive
treatment that utilizes artificial intelligence computer based training.
- American Council of the Blind.
- A non-profit organization of blind
and visually impaired.
- American Foundation for the Blind Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the United States and Canada
- American Optometric Student Association
- American Orthoptic Journal
- Current Table of contents, search journal abstracts, Selected full text
articles, "What is Orthoptics?", Past Issues, the American Orthoptic Council.
- American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
- APH is
the world's largest company devoted solely to creating products and services
for people who are visually impaired. Their publications, assistive devices,
and materials are available through catalogs and online.
- Anatomy
and Histology of the Eye and Ear
- University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
- The
Anatomy of the Eye, Physics Classroom
- One lesson from Glenbrook South High School (Glenview, Illinois) online
tutorial. This site presents the eye from a physics perspective.
- Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
of the Human Eye
- Maintained by Ted M. Montgomery, OD, this site includes descriptions, functions,
and problems of the major structures of the human eye: conjunctiva, cornea,
iris, lens, macula, retina, optic nerve, vitreous, and extraocular muscles.
A glossary is included. There also is a test for color deficiency and two
short quizzes.
- Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery
- -from the Health Services
Technology/Assessment Text (HSTAT)
database-
Volume
1: Evidence Report and
Volume
2: Evidence Tables and Bibliography
- Anesthesia Management
During Cataract Surgery
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Evidence Report Number 16, Anesthesia Management During
Cataract Surgery. September 14, 2000.
- Antique Spectacles and other Vision Aids
- This website is the result of the collaboration of international educators and is maintained by Curator, David A. Fleishman M.D. "It is the place where we celebrate vision aids, especially spectacles. The Real Numbers of this website keep growing because Interesting Topics and Slideshows are added regularly." There are "quick links" for Librarians, Historians, Museum Curators, Eye Professionals, Researchers, Art Enthusiasts, Students & Teachers, Collectors, Fashion-Minded People, and Numismatists.
- Antique Spectacles
- This is one of the oldest sites on the internet about antique spectacles, pince nez, monocles and all stuff optical. This site provides information about antique spectacles, details and catalogues items in my own personal collection, provides resources and more.
- Aravind
Eye Hospital
- Contains information about Aravind and a collection of case studies. The site map helps in navigating the site.
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- Some articles available in full text. Table of contents, instructions for
authors, past issues, physician recruitment advertising, search for abstracts
of journal articles in Archives. Subscription information.
- Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Types of Vision Loss
- This site displays a video and audio presentation which includes simulated
photographs of various eye conditions.
- Artificial Eyes
- Paul and Jenny Geelen, ocularists and founding members of the Ocularists Association of Australia provide information about artificial eyes, the loss of an eye, making artificial eyes, and a blog about artificial eyes and eye loss.
- Asian Eyelid Surgery
Resource
- From the Meronk Eyelid Plastic Surgery Site: Cosmetic Blepharoplasty for
the Asian Eye a self-contained 20 page sub-section of a larger web site devoted
to eyelid surgery. Possibly the largest collection of information on the subject
of Asian eyelid surgery available
on the web.
- Ask Lasik Doctors
- Information about many aspects of LASIK surgery, FAQs and a Bulletin Board.
- ASOPRS: see American
Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
- Association for
Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
- The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually
Impaired (AER) is an international professional organization whose mission is
to provide comprehensive support and assistance to those who work in all phases
of education and rehabilitation of children and adults who are blind and
visually impaired. AER was founded in 1984 as the result of a consolidation
between the American Association of Workers for the Blind and the Association
for Education of the Visually Handicapped.
- Atlas of Ophthalmology
- Online multimedia database.
- @Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Internet and Medline Search Engine.
- Australian National University
Centre for Visual Sciences
- ANU Centre for Visual Sciences
- Association
of Vision Science Librarians (AVSL)
- Also see the AVSL list of
Associations, Societies, Foundations for Eye Health
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- B-EYE: The world
through the eyes of a bee
(archived web site via Pandora)
- Produced by Andrew Giger, a neuroscientist working on bee vision at the
Australian National University. This is a fun site that allows the user to
see a picture and then see it as a bee might see it.
- The Baltic Eye
- A newsletter for Ophthalmologists in the Baltic and Nordic Countries.
- Barnes-Jewish
Hospital, Ophthalmology Dept., St. Louis
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,
University of Miami School of Medicine.
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami School of Medicine. About
the institute, conferences.
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research
Foundation (BEBRF).
- Learn about blepharospasm and research related to its treatment.
- Berkowitz Lab, Wayne
State University
- MRI of retinal vascular regualtion especially in relation to Diabetic retinopathy
and Retinopathy of Prematurity. Videos and Images, latest results of the Berkowitz
Lab.
- Best of the Web: Eye Disorders
- A directory from "Best of the Web" that lists select sites about eye disorders.
- Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility, 6th ed. by Gunter K. vonNoorden and Emilio C. Campos
- Free access to full text of this book in either pdf format or in html full text. Despite the electronic distribution of this book the copyright remains with the authors. The authors appeal to each reader to limit reprinting the book or parts thereof to one copy for personal use only. The printing of additional copies or the distribution of such copies for commercial use will be considered by the authors as an infringement on international copyright law.
- Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy
- An informational site about BSRC and Uveitis. It has many names: birdshot
retinochoroidopathy, birdshot choroidopathy, birdshot retinochoroiditis, birdshot
choroidretinitis. If it is an eye disorder with birdshot in the name, this
is the place for information.
- Biosyntrx
- A company that produces nutraceuticals for the
eye. Includes a weekly newsletter that discusses nutrients and how they
affect the eye and a regular column by the President of the company.
- Blepharitis Support Forum
- An online community for sufferers of blepharitis and its related symptoms to discuss and share their ideas and solutions for the disease. Registration is not required. Includes links to other sites about blepharitis.
- Blind Babies Foundation
- The Blind Babies
Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services
and programs to families, professionals and the broader community to meet the
unique needs of infant and preschool children who are blind or visually
impaired. Fact sheets on CVI (also
available in Japanese), ROP, retinal diseases, optic nerve hypoplasia, and
albinism are available in the Goodstarts section of this web site.
- Blindness Forum
- From "Human Diseases and Conditions."
- Blindness Related Links
- Adaptive Technologies, Advocacy and Training, more. See also this handout about Websites for issues related to blindness and visual impariment from a Kansas Ophthalmologist.
- Borish Center for Opthalmic
Research
- Indiana University School of Optometry.
- Brian's Eye Story
- A personal encounter with Age-related Macular Degeneration and choroidal
neovascularization. This site is well worth a visit.
- British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Current Contents, Archive of contents, instructions for authors, subscription
information.
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- Canadian Neuro-ophthalmology Group
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The goals of this site are to provide:
1. access to and awareness of neuro-ophthalmology in Canada,
2. an educational service for practitioners of ophthalmic and neurologic health care,
3. information about neuro-ophthalmologic events and web-based resources.
- Carver Family Center for Macular Degeneration
- The University of Iowa's Center for Macular Degeneration. This site contains
information about the goals and mission the Center for Macular Degeneration,
and includes valuable information for both patients and physicians. This site
is organized into 4 main areas: 1) Introduction to Macular Degeneration; 2)
Creation of a Center for Macular Degeneration; 3) Research and Service Units;
and, 4) Contacts for Additional Information. See also the The John and Marcia Carver Nonprofit Genetic Testing Laboratory at the University of Iowa.
- Cataract
Board Review
- Dr. Tom Oettings's Board Review for Cataract.
- Cataract:
Facts About Cataracts
- National Eye Institute Information for Patients
- Central-Fixation.com
- A website dedicated to William H. Bates, MD.. The Bates Method never gained mainstream acceptance within the field of opthalmology, but has enjoyed some popular support. The web site contains a library of books about this method, as well as some computer programs that are meant to help people to learn and apply the method.
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Information written for physicians regarding CRVO. An extensive review of
the condition by Dr. Sohan Singh Hayreh.
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion:
Patient to Patient support
- Written accounts of CRVO by patients about their experiences, A list of
educational resources regarding CRVO.
- Children's Visual Health
- Children with Special Needs. Part of Optometrists Network. Information for
parents regarding children's vision and eye care.
- CIBA Vision
- Information for patients, consumer information about CibaVision products.
- CLAO (Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists,
Inc.)
- Includes a link to the CLAO Journal with online discussion of current articles.
- Clinical and Experimental Optometry
- Journal of the Optometrists Association Australia. Some full text articles,
tables of contents, about the journal, subscription information and Instructions
to authors.
- Clinical
Practice Guidelines for Optometry
- From the American Optometric Association. Includes Care of the patient with
diabetes mellitus, amblyopia, AMD, cataract, conjunctivitis, and many more.
- Clinical Studies Database, National Eye Institute
- Information for patients from the National Eye Institute regarding clinical trials being conducted or funded by the National Eye Institute. Look for a specific NEI study by its title. Includes studies ongoing and
completed conducted nation-wide. Includes study results and lists of journal
articles.
- Clinical
Trials Listing by Disease Category, Ophthalmology
- Clinical Trials Listing from Center Watch, an International Listing of Clinical
Research Trials
- Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group
- An international network of individuals working to prepare, maintain and
promote access to systematic reviews of interventions to treat or prevent
eye diseases or visual impairment. (Best viewed with Internet Explorer, occasionally
crashes Netscape.)
- Cogan: The David G.Cogan Ophthalmic Pathology Collection
- An extensive collection of clinical ophthalmic cases and their pathology for use by researchers and clinicians to aid in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the eye and visual system.
- Cogan Ophthalmic History Society
- Abstracts, Meetings, Members, By-Laws, Gallery, Links to other sites.
- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland
Clinic
- Color Atlas
- i.e. Atlas of Colors. To use the online color thesaurus, simply type the color name in the text field. Results will be a display of the color, it's RGB and hexadecimal values, similar colors & complement colors.
- Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Ophthalmology
- Faculty, research, consulting, Viewpoint Newsletter, residency information.
- A Compendium of Inherited Diseases of the Eye: companion web site
- This is a link to the companion website of A Compendium of Inherited Diseases of the Eye by Elias I. Traboulsi, M.D. These images are provided courtesy of the author and of Oxford University Press.
- Computer Vision Syndrome
- AllAboutVision.com
- Computer Vision Syndrome, about lighting, monitor placement and settings,
eye strain, computer glasses, and more.
- Conferences
in Ophthalmology
- Doctor's Guide to Medical Conferences and Meetings: Ophthalmologic disorders.
Events and Conferences in Ophthalmology from Doctor's Guide (PSL Consultants).
Allows searching of a medical conference database based on keyword, disease,
date or location. Also see the International Council of Ophthalmology's Courses in Ophthalmology.
- Conjoint Libraries of the
Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital & the Royal Australian College
of Ophthalmologists
- Conjoint Libraries of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal
Australian College of Ophthalmologists, East Melboure, Vic 3002, Australia.
- Contact Lens Sites
Contact Lens sites have been moved to a page of their own. - Cooperative Research Centre for Eye Research
and Education (CRCERT)
- The Cornea and Corneal
Disease: Facts.
- National Eye Institute Information for Patients.
- Corneal Fungal Infection Resource Center
- Mycotic Keratitis information, primary audience is patients, but also has good information for professionals.
- Cosmetics and the eye
- An article from the FDA Consumer (updated August 1, 2001).
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Daniel Ebroon, MD, Southern California, gives an overview of blepharoplasty and information about the procedure.
- Country Hills Eye Center.
- A group of eye physicians and surgeons located in Ogden, Utah provide a
technical, informative and complete description of causes, manifestations, and
treatments for retinopathy of prematurity.
- Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
- CV Online Compendium
of Computer Vision
- The site is maintained by Bob Fisher, Lecturer in the Division of Informatics
at the University of Edinburgh. CV Online, intended for academic staff in
the field of computer vision, provides a wealth of links to papers, bibliographies,
research pages, databases, and commercial sites dealing with various topics
in CV. Subjects include databases and indexing, geometry and mathematics,
motion tracking and time series analysis, and visual learning, among others.
Entries include links to research pages, topical summaries, or tutorials submitted
to CV Online by experts; links to electronic mailing list archives; and various
other online resources.
- CVRL Color & Vision database
- Provides an annotated library of standard data sets relevant to color and
vision research. The focus of the site is primarily scientific and technical,
but some introductory background information is also provided.
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- DB Link
- DB-LINK is a federally funded, national
information clearinghouse that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates
information related to children and youth who are deaf-blind. It provides
publications, databases, and other resources for deaf-blindness.
- Deafblindness, A-Z
- Maintained by James Gallagher who is himself, Deafblind. The goal of the
site is to offer some help to Blind, Deaf people, "And especially Deafblind
people, and those who provide specialized services for those who are Deafblind".
Another goal is to make people more aware about Deafblindness. Learn the Deafblind
Manual Alphabet and, the Two-Handed Manual Alphabet used by sighted Deaf people.
- Dean McGee Eye Institute (Oklahoma)
- About the Eye Institute, its facilities, people and services.
- Diabetic Eye Disease Public Education Program
- Links to educational documents from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
- from the Vanderbilt Ophthalmic Imaging Center, information about digital detection of diabetic retinopathy, pending legislation, and the program at Vanderbilt.
- Diabetic Retinopathy, screening
for
- An overview written by Somdutt Prasad MS FRCS, Fellow in Diabetic Eye Disease,
Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, UK.
- Digital Grand
Rounds
- Sponsored by CibaVision Ophthalmics.
- Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
- Original articles, grand rounds, Review Questions (and answers), patient
information sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical
School.
- Digital Reference of Ophthalmology
- The Digital Reference of Ophthalmology is produced by the Edward S. Harkness
Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology of Columbia University. This educational
resource contains images and text covering oculoplastics, cornea and external
diseases, glaucoma, lens and cataract, vitreous and retina, neuro-ophthalmology,
and paediatric and strabismus. Images may be used in lectures or teaching
material provided that no changes are made to any of the images or text and
no compensation is received. Further information on downloading and copyright
permission is provided on the site.
- doctor-hill.com
- Information aimed either or patients
or physicians is available
at this site. Of particular interest to physicians is the cataract surgery
biometry (IOL power calculations) page. The site also has case studies and
articles for physicians.
- The Doctors Forum
- A forum discussion group for all types of doctors and student doctors who are training to become qualified doctors, to come and talk about the profession. This site has a Medical Forum for Optometry and Ophthalmology.
- Doheny Eye Institute, University
of Southern California
- Information about Doheney, the ophthalmology residentcy program, Medical
Update (Items of general information on such topics as Corneal transplantation,
Uveitis, and Glaucoma).
- Dresner, Steven
C. , M.D.: Cosmetic Eye Surgery, Blepharoplasty
- Information for the public about surgery of the eyelids, pphthalmic plastic
surgery, orbital implants, and other prodecures.
- Duke University Eye Center
- About the center, its services, and research programs. see also Duke University Department of Pathology, Ophthalmic Pathology
- DVI - The Division
on Visual Impairments of the Council for Exceptional Children
- A professional organization comprised of teachers of students with visual
impairments, certified orientation and mobility specialists, administrators,
and parents. DVI has adopted position papers on many topics that are available
on their web page and a quarterly publication entitled the DVI
Quarterly.
- Embryo Images Online
- See section on Embryology of the eye.
- eMedicine: Ophthalmology
- An online textbook of ophthalmology from eMedicine, Inc.
- The Emory Eye Center
- About the Center, its services, research and teaching.
- Envision
Ophthalmology: A Career Choice.
- A publication of the American Academy of Ophthalmology discussing Ophthalmology
as a career choice. Alternate site: "Envision
Ophthalmology: A Practical Guide to Ophthalmology as a Career Choice"
- eRadiology, Lieberman's
- This is not specifically eye-related, however, there are materials here that would be of interest to ophthalmology students, residents and fellows. See the "Learning Lab" in the head and neck section for great cases on Orbital lymphoma, Facial and orbital fractures, Orbital masses, Proptosis, Imaging techniques for the orbit, Orbital cellulitis, Orbital calcifications and imaging of optic nerve head drusen, Plain films of the orbit, Neurofibromatosis, Tuberous sclerosis.
- European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)
- EVER's list of European Eye Associations is a very helpful list.
- EuroTimes: The Bi-Monthly
Magazine of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
- The full text of some articles regarding cataract, intraocular lenses, refractive
surgery and related issues.
- EveryEye
- EveryEye allows you to simulate various type of visual impairment on your computer. "The power to see through other eyes." Free trial version available.
- EVS: Enhanced Vision Systems
- "Innovative Low Vision Solutions For People With Macular Degeneration."
Visit this site for information about the Jordy Low Vision kit.
- The
Exploratorium's Cow's Eye Dissection
- The Cow's Eye Dissection is one of the most popular demonstrations at the
Exploratorium. For many years it has helped people satisfy their curiosity
about what is inside an eye. The Exploratorium, housed in San Francisco's
Palace of Fine Arts, is a collage of hundred of science, art, and human perception
exhibits.
- eyeCEonline.com
- Links to online continuing education courses for optometrists, opticians, eye-care providers and staff.
- E.Y.E.S. Empowered Young
Eye-Doctors Society
- A site for young physicians studying ophthalmology.
- EyeAtlas
- Images submitted to the online Atlas of Ophthalmology from physicians worldwide.
- Eye Bank of Canada (Ontario Div.)
- About the eye bank, donating your eyes, receiving a cornea and other information.
- EyeBoston
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Information about Eye Diseases, Lasik
and PRK, and an online Vision Test.
- EyeBrowse
- An eye-centric genome browser. "This site displays expressed sequence tag (EST) cDNA clones from eye tissues (derived from NEIBank and other sources) aligned with current versions of the human, rhesus, mouse, rat, dog, cow, chicken, or zebrafish genomes, including reference sequences for known genes. This gives a simplified view of gene expression activity from different parts of the eye across the genome."
- The Eye Cancer Network
- Edited by Paul T. Finger, MD.Ocular oncology: diseases, treatment and research.
Eye conditions, eye basics, eye dictionary, other links. View photographs
of certain eye tumors. Information about radiation, enucleation and more.
Includes an online journal. Spanish and German language versions available.
- The Eye Cancer Page
- Links to sites about ophthalmic tumors
- Eyecare Business Online
- Eyecare Business magazine, an industry publication for optical retailers
such as opticians and optometrists. The site was launched in January 2000
and contains archived articles from the print magazine.
- Eye Care America
-
- EyeCare America is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The mission is to preserve sight by raising awareness about eye disease and providing access to medical eye care. Contains an online resource of pharmaceutical assistance programs and drug information about many ophthalmic drigs.
- Eye Care Info.com
- One stop resource for eye care & vision information from Dr. Harold
Masuda.
- EyeCareSource.com
- Eye Care Source provides resources and information about Vision, Eye Care,
Contacts, Eyeglasses, etc., for eye care professionals, visitors.
- Eye Care Sourcebook by Dr. Jay B.
Lavine. McGraw-Hill, 2001.
- Eye Casualty
- A simple guide to casualty referral. The site contains patient information
and also the most common ocular problems see in Oxford Eye Hospital and a
summary regarding treatment and referrals. There is also a section on self-assessment.
- Eye Conditions/Ophthalmology
- Links to sites about Eye Conditions and Ophthalmology from the Michigan
Electronic Library.
- Eye Conditions/LensSeeker.com
- Descriptions of a number of common eye conditions from LensSeeker.com.
- Eye Disease Information and Resources
- A number of fact sheets and other information from Schepens Eye Research Institute.
- Eye
Diseases and Conditions. Medem
- Eye Care information for patients, from professional organizations such
as the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Includes informationon Cataracts,
children's eye conditions, about the cornea, detached and torn retina, diabetic
eye problems, glaucoma, nerve problems and the eye, macular degeneration,
preventive eye care, vision correction surgery, and visual disability and
low vision.
- Eye Diseases. Karolinska
Institute
- MIC-KIBIC at the Karolinska Institute. Many, many links to full text articles
on the Web about Eye Diseases, arranged anatomically and by disease. A truly
amazing site. Public and Professional information.
- Eye Exercise
- Information about Dr. Martin Sussman's "The Program for Better Vision," how to order it, information about downloading.
- Eye Health. Casey Eye Institute
- Links to information about the eye.
- EyeHelp.co.uk
- A site created and hosted in the United Kingdom with information for patients regarding eye conditions and eye health.
- Eye
Injuries from MEDLINEplus
- From the National Library of Medicine, citations and links for the general
public about eye injuries.
- The Eye Institute of Utah
- Information about the Institute and about Vision Correction Procedures,
Cataract Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, and more.
- Eyelid Plastic Surgery
- Meronk Eyelid Plastic Surgery. A very comprehensive site. It includes
an online book "Insider's Guide to Blepharoplasty," covering cosmetic
eyelid surgery with over 40 chapters, a Newsletter, plus many pages about
various aspects of eyelid plastic surgery.
- EyeMDLink.com
- Eye care information
- Note: This site occasionally loads slowly, be patient. Informations for
patients about macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, conjunctivitis,
cataract, dry eye sundrome, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina surgery,
oculoplastic Surgery. Site operated by Chris A. Knobbe, M.D., Board certified
Ophthalmologist in Dallas, Texas.
- EyePalm.com
- List of PDA software for ophthalmology with descriptions and ratings. A
very helpful site for all vision scientists.
- The Eye Patch Kids
- About the DVD designed by Bjort and Company to make children comfortable with their eye patch.
- EyePathologist.com
- The EyePathologist is a web-based, instructional environment on the anatomy and pathology of the eye designed to emulate one-to-one interaction with an expert eye pathologist. It is designed for use by a wide range of health professionals from first-year medical students to ophthalmic pathologists as a teaching and reference tool. Registration required.
- Eye Pathology
- From The University of Illinois at Chicago. Includes Dr. Robert Folberg's Practical Tips for Physicians regarding preparation and gross examination techniques. Also includes an Interactive web-based instructional area with self-assesment exams for ophthalmologits and pathologists.
- EyePlastics (Oculoplastics)
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Doctors, Patients, Ophthalmologists,
Cosmetic Surgeons. Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital tissues
including eyelids, eyebrows, orbit, and lacrimal (tear) system. Links to Discount
medical books. Site Maintained by Mark Brown, MD.
- EyePodVideo.org
- This resource from MedRounds, makes available ophthalmology videos suitable for viewing on the iPod video device. (Registration Required, free).
- "Eye-Related
Quackery" by Russell S. Worrall, O.D., Jacob Nevyas, Ph.D., Stephen Barrett,
M.D.
- An article appearing on the Quackwatch Web Site, a Guide to Health Fraud,
Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions.
- Eye Research Network
- Eye research and disease information. Includes the Mad Scientist Network
Ask your questions, experts answer. Includes Books of the Week. Has a list
of eye research facilties world wide.
- EyeRounds.org
- Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, an index of ophthalmology cases and photographs
for teaching purposes. The cases are presented during Grand Rounds at the
University of Iowa Department of ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and in
the ophthalmology forum on www.studentdoctor.net.
- Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL)
- EVSL, one of 32 specialist libraries commissioned by the UK's National Library for Health, is available to any health professional interested in eye health care. The library provides access to online resources produced, commissioned or licensed by the UK's National Health Service (e.g. Health Technology Assessment reports, NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination abstracts, the Cochrane Library); and professional body publications (UK, US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and European). Key research findings (as presented in peer-reviewed articles) that have shaped current clinical thinking and current practice are also being added to the library.
- EyeSage
- An interactive tool and database for querying human retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) gene expression that simplifies the process of extracting useful information from large gene expression datasets. (part of NEIBank).
- EyesApart.com
- Living with strabismus… also known as crossed eyes, lazy eye, wall eyes, squint, tropia, double vision, turned, floating, wandering, wayward, or drifting eyes.
- Eye Search
- Eye Care Guide from a group of physicians and technicians in Washington,
Questions and Answers, Directories of Eye Specialists, conferences and meetings
for ophthalmologists, ophthalmology equipment available, and positions available.
- The Eyes Have It
- An interactive teaching and assessment program on vision care from the Kellogg Eye Institute, University of Michigan.
- Eye Simulator
- Highly recommended for ophthalmology residents and medical students. This
application provides an eye motion and pupil response simulator, animations
to demonstrate neurological testing, and quizzes to test comprehension. It
also provides a set of patient cases with various neurological pathologies.
The eye motion simulator demonstrates the effects of disabling one or more
of the 12 eyes muscles and one or more of the 6 cranial nerves that control
eye motion. Requires the plug-in, Shockwave and provides a link to it for
downloading. Also see the Neurological
Eye Simulator.
- The Eye Site
- Information about nutrition and the eyes
- EyeSpaceMD
- A "global classroom" with images, videos from ASCRS members.
- Eyetext.net
- A website for the ophthalmic global community, restricted to eye care professionals
and trainees. Includes Monographs, Images, iNotes (short ophthalmic review
notes), and Interactive (discussion boards).
- Eye Town Center
- A site designed for ophthalmologists to enable idea sharing and advice.
In addition to discussion areas, it has an image gallery, oral board review
area, newsletter archive and practice management information.
- EyeVet: The Veterinary Ophthalmology
Information Centre
- Many links to diseases and conditions of the eye in domestic animals. The site map is very helpful. (Zigler Veterinary Professional, Corp. Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
- EyeWorld (Online News Journal)
- A print and electronic News Journal for ophthalmology. Cover feature, newsroom,
Multimedia theatre, e-mail consult, conversation pit, eye care marketplace,
ophthalmology stock quotes.
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- Ferris State University,
Michigan College of Optometry
- Information about the Doctor of Optometry degree program at Ferris State
University, about the clinics and services..
- Focus for Our Children's Unique Sight.
- This is a
parent-driven site with information about optic nerve hypoplasia and septo-optic
dysplasia, both in terms of vision and other concerns that often accompany
these eye conditions.
- Foresight International
- Foresight International sources Ophthalmic and Optical equipment and supplies
for Opticians, Ophthalmologists, and optometrists through worldwidesuppliers
and distributors.
- Frame Fixers
- Professional eyeglass frame repair.
- Fran's Vision
Training Home Page
- An Introduction to vision training.
- The Fred Hollows Foundation
- The Fred Hollows Foundation is an Australian non-government organisation which seeks to eradicate avoidable blindness in developing countries and to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians.
- Fred's Head Database
- A source of tips and techniques for and by blind or visually impaired individuals.
- Freedom of Speech, Inc.
- Provider of Assistive Computer Technology (ACT)
- Furlong Vision Correction
- Dr. Michael T. Furlong's site about laser vision correction with LASIK.
San Jose, California.
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- Glaucoma
Disease Information
- Information from the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th
ed, 1999. See also the Home Edition of the Merck Manual of Medical Information,
Chapter 226: Glaucoma.
- The Glaucoma Home Page
- from the Glaucoma Associates of New York and The New York Glaucoma Research
Institute.
- Glaucoma Public Education
Program
- Program Materials from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
- Glaucoma Research Foundation
- FAQs about glaucoma, fact sheets and other information for patients as well
as information designed for glaucoma researchers.
- Glaucoma Research
Programs of AHAF
- American Health Assistance Foundation's Information about Glaucoma. The
organization's goals for this site are to help support research and to educate
the public about glaucoma. The site includes information about glaucoma, research
in glaucoma, FAQ, illustrations, a list of top eye clinics, and more.
- Glossary of Eye Terminology
- Common terms -- symptoms, tests, treatments, surgery, diseases & conditions, anatomy -- eye doctors use.
Excerpted from Dictionary of Eye Terminology, by Barbara Cassin
- Gonioscopy.org
- Online Video Atlas of Gonioscopy. Learn about gonioscopy through the use of videography. It covers the basic examination techniques as well as more advanced techniques such as indentation and corneal wedge. There are video examples of most glaucoma-related diseases.
- Google
Directory: Ophthalmology
- A directory of resources about ophthalmology and the eye.
- Google
Directory: Optics
- A directory of resources about optics.
- Google
Directory: Optometry
- A directory of resources about optometry
- Google Directory:
Vision
- A directory of resources about vision and the eye
- Goteborg University Ophthalmology
(OftNet)
- See especially the link to Research
- Gross Anatomy of the Eye
- Eye Lesson: A one page, interactive diagram useful as a jumping off point
for understanding the basic anatomy of the eye. From The
Joy of Visual Perception, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
- Gross Anatomy of the
Eye
- From the University of Utah. Informative images.
- Guide to Toys for
Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- The American Foundation for the Blind and the American Toy Institute's "Guide
to Toys for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired." Useful for adults
with visual impairments who wish to participate in play with sighted children.
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- Handbook of Ocular
Disease Management
- Information on how to manage over 50 commonly encountered ocular diseases,
signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, recommendations on treatment,
and "clinical pearls".. Eyelids & Eyelashes, Conjunctiva & Sclera,
Cornea, Uvea, Vitreous & Retina, Optic Nerve & Brain. From the Review
of Optometry.
- Hardin MD - Ophthalmology
& Eye Diseases
- A Meta Directory, i.e. a list of sites that list sites about ophthalmology.
- HEAL: Health Education Assets Library
- The Health Education Assets Library (HEAL) is a digital library of freely
accessible, web-based multimedia teaching materials that meet the needs of
today's health sciences educators and learners. Eye
Diseases or Eye
Anatomy. Type "eye" in the search window.
- Health On
the Net (HON): Vision and Eyecare FAQ: index
- Healthopedia.com: Eyes and Vision
- Patient information that is written, edited, researched, and reviewed by experienced expert healthcare professionals. Especially helpful is the Eyes and Vision Pictures and Images section.
- Healthfinder - Eye health
- Hot Topics, keyword search for "eye" or "vision" or "visual" in Healthfinder. See
Also Healthfinder
- Vision or Healthfinder - Eye or browse the Healthfinder Library.
- Histology
of the Eye & Ear
- Contains a number of histological images of parts of the normal eye. Images
may be enlarged for better viewing. From the University of Kansas Medical
Center.
- The
Hole in My Vision: An Artist's View of His Own Macular Degeneration
by Lee Allen
- The preface and a number of illustrations from the book are posted at this
site along with more information.
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania,
Pennsylvania, Ophthalmology Department
- How Vision Works
- from the "How Stuff Works" Site. Covers basic anatomy, perceiving light,
color vision, color blindness, vitamin A defifiency, refraction, normal
vision, errors of refraction, astigmatism, depth perception, blindness,
and more. Many illustrations.
- How
We See: The First Steps of Human Vision
- An article from the Access Excellence project of the National Health Museum.
- Human Lens Genetic Disease
Database: LensNet
- Hyvarinem, Dr. Lea
- A pediatric ophthalmologist shares information on
vision tests, assessment and educational strategies.
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- Illinois College of Optometry
- Information about ICO, admissions, student life, the curriculum, and the
Illinois Eye Institute. Directories included as well.
- Illustrations from JirehDesign.com
- A resource for eye illustrations and artwork
- Imaging and Perimetry Society Proceedings
- (formerly the International Perimetric Society) Full Text Adobe Acrobat files of the IPS proceedings from 1975 to 1999.
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Official publication of All India Ophthalmological Society
- Issues since 2000 availavble, most are full text. Many full text articles as far back as 1954 are available as well.
- Indian Ophthalmology
Online
- A platform for Indian ophthalmologists and those interested in ophthalmic
affairs in India. Image library, Case discussions, Grand rounds, Cyber lectures,
Member's directory.
- Independent Living Aids
- Low vision aids and products for the blind and vision impaired.
- Independent Living Technologies
- ILT is a resource assisited living technology and products. This page specifically lists low vision aids and products for the blind and vision impaired
- Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology
- About the clinics and clinical services, research, residencies and fellowships,
and more
- Indiana University School of Optometry
- Information about the program, faculty, etc.
- Indiana University
Optometry Visual Sciences Group
- Information about the program, faculty, etc.
- InfantSEE
- A public health program for infants by members of the American Optometric Association in partnership with The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
-
- Institute of Ophthalmology
- Eye research center associated with Moorfields Eye Hospital and Fight for
Sight.
- International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH)
- To facilitate the VISION 2020 global initiative the work of ICEH falls
into three main areas: RESEARCH, TEACHING and INFORMATION. ICEH conducts
research into prevention and treatment of the major causes of blindness and
works with other organizations involved in the prevention of blindness. The
International Resource Centre disseminates information to health workers
through the development and distribution of teaching and learning materials
- International Glaucoma Association (IGA)
- This International home page of the IGA gives access to information about glaucoma in English, International English, French and German. It will also allow you to access information on ocular hypertension and development glaucoma, although at the present time this is mainly available in English.
- International Glaucoma Review
- International Perimetric Society (see Imaging and Perimetry Society)
- International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases and Retinoblastoma (ISGEDR)
- Internet Journal of Ophthalmology
- Peer Reviewed journal sponsored by the Institute of Ophthalmology, Chieti
Medical School, Chieti, Italy
- Internet Ophthalmology
- A non-profit organization devoted to the education and training of international
eyecare providers. Site provides: Ophthalmology Discussion Group; Ophthalmology
Review Journal; Cataract Outcomes; and a link to PubMed (Medline), FAQ.
- Introduction to Eye Banking: A Handbook and Atlas
- A Guide to Eye Bank Techniques, Corneal Evaluation and Grading. Full text of the book by George O.D. Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT & William J. Nicholson, M.D.
- Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
(IOVS)
- Table of Contents, some articles, searchable archives, subscription information
- IOAW: International Ophthalmology in the Web
- Founded in 2005, the International Ophthalmology Association In The Web (IOAW) is an independent, non-profit organization which aim to establish a worldwide membership and community of ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons). Site contaions the IOAW Journal.
- Iowa Department For the Blind
- Iowa Lions
Eye Bank
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Outline of a presentation with diagrams and images by Dr. S. S. Hayreh and
colleagues, University of Iowa.
- ISCEV (International Society for Clinical
Electrophysiology of Vision)
- Information about meetings, courses and standards. A newsletter, membership
list and related links.
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- JCAHPO
- Joint Comission for Accreditation of Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
What is JCAHPO? What is Ophthalmic Medical Assisting? Why Hire Certified Personnel?
Certification: Why & How; JCAHPO Education & Research Foundation;
CE Program Listing ; News and Events.
- JobSite
- Jobsite is a database-driven classified ad system aimed at job placement for eye care professionals. Designed for use by optometrists, optometric students, schools of optometry, optometric associations, sales representatives, clearing houses, online marketers, ophthalmic suppliers, retail establishments, etc. Sponsored by Vistakon, Inc. To search for jobs, go to JobSiteSearch. To post positions go to JobPlacement
- The John and Marcia Carver Nonprofit Genetic Testing Laboratory at the University of Iowa
- The Carver Laboratory provides non-profit genetic
testing for rare eye diseases. Most of the diseases that the lab studies are
so rare that commercial tests would be unlikely to be viable for the long
term. As a result, many individuals affected with these diseases and their
families would have little access to molecular information. Genes that are
available for screening by the Carver Laboratory have previously been extensively
studied in the research laboratories of Dr. Ed Stone and Dr. Val Sheffield.
By incorporating this research information into the design of the tests, the
laboratory is able to offer genetic tests that provide the most clinically
relevant information to patients and their families while keeping the tests
affordable. See also the Carver Laboratory
- John Moran Eye Center
- Department of Ophthalmology at the John Moran Eye Center located at University
of Utah Health Sciences Center. At this site you may find The Ophthalmology Bloomberg Library and also information about Eye Conditions for patients.
- Journals:
Ophthalmology Medical Journals
- The Journal of Academic Ophthalmology
- The Journal of Academic Ophthalmology is a freely distributed, electronic, peer-reviewed publication for articles contributing to the advancement of academic ophthalmology. It t serves as a national and international forum for the publication and scholarly exchange of ideas and information of interest to academic ophthalmology, including medical education, resident and fellow training, research in health education, policy, and regulation.
- Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Home Page for ASCRS, click on Publications, then Journal of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery.
- Journal of Optometry
- A peer-reviewed online journal from the Spanish Council of Optometry. Current Issue | Manuscript Submission and Tracking
- Journal of Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Journal of Refractive
Surgery
- Instructions for authors, table of contents and abstracts. Full text for
subscribers only.
- Journal of Rehabilitation
Research and Development (June 12, 2008: The server that housed the RR&D and JRRD websites is temporarily unavailable, further information is available at http://www.research.va.gov/programs/rrd.cfm)
- from the Veterans Administration. See especially: Issues about Low Vision and Blindness. The Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, vol. 36, no. 4 (Oct.
1999).
- Journal of Vision
- A free, electronic-only journal from ARVO.
- The Joy of Visual Perception: A Web Book
- A web book maintained by Peter K. Kaiser, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
- Judys Jolts of Hope
- A support site with words of encouragement and a journal of one woman's
battle with Macular Degeneration.
- Jules Stein Eye Institute
- UCLA School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology. Information on patient
care, clinical divisions, research, education, and faculty. Includes a directory.
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- Karolinska Institutet -
Eye Diseases
- A large site with many links to eye disease resources. Well worth the visit.
- Kay Pictures
- A British company specialising in children's vision testing equipment and
related orthoptic equipment.
- Kellogg Eye Center
- University of Michigan, Dept. of Ophthalmology.
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
- Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KKESH is a tertiary care ophthalmic facility operated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hospital provides quality tertiary ophthalmic care to the patients it serves and promotes the delivery of Kingdom-wide ophthalmic care through its outreach, educational, and research programs
- Kresge Eye Institute
- Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center. Includes physician directories
and information concerning patient care and research.
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- Laboratory for Experimental Ophthalmology
- LEO is the research laboratory of the Department of Ophthalmology of the
Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Groningen, located in Groningen,
in the Netherlands.
- Laser Eye Surgery, About
- An online guide that
explains what you should know before surgery, what will happen during the surgery, and what you should expect after surgery.
- Laser in situ keratomileusis, LASIK
- from the Encyclopedia of Surgery
- The LASIK Directory
- A directory of LASIK surgeons.
- LASIK Eye Surgery: Learning About
LASIK
- Information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Lasik
In America
- About Lasik, what makes a good candidate, new options for laser vision correction,
other information.
- LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Information & LASIK Surgeons
- Laser Eye Surgery Information, LASIK Surgeon Credentials and LASIK Practice Locations.
- LensNet
- Human Lens Genetic Database
- Library Services for Visually Impaired
People: A Manual of Best Practice
- This manual is designed to provide practical help for all staff who meet
and serve visually impaired people during their working day. The manual draws
on the experience of specialists in the field of visual impairment and of
practising librarians and library managers.
- Lighthouse International
- A vision rehabilitation resource. Lighthouse is "an organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives." See especially the Assessment Compendium and the information on Accessible Technologies.
- Local Eye Site
- An online eye care community for Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Administrators, Technicians and more. Lists continuing education, useful websites, Eye Care News, job position listing, volunteer opportunities, and an idea exchange. "LES is committed to serving the industry from a personal and local perspective. "
- London Laser Eye Surgery: Focus Clinics
- Long
Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore, Ophthalmology
- Louis Database of Accessible Materials
for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- American Printing House for the Blind presents Louis (formerly CARL ET AL),
a unique database of materials in media accessible to people who are visually
impaired or blind. The materials listed on Louis are created by agencies across
North America (volunteer, government, non-profit, and commercial). This database
provides a centralized method of locating these accessible materials.
- Low Vision Gateway.
- Descriptions of many eye
conditions and related support groups.
- Low Vision Public Education
Program
- Program Materials from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
- Lowry Ophthalmology, North Carolina
- Refractive and Cataract surgery. Download videos of surgeries.
- LVRGnet: Low-Vision Research
Group Network
- The low-vision network. LVRGNet is the world-wide-web interface for the
Low Vision Research Group (LVRG), providing an Internet resource for researchers,
clinicians, and others with an interest in low vision. Learn about recent
and ongoing research in low vision, and find links to FAQs, support groups,
discussion groups, and other resources for the low-vision community.
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- Macular Degeneration
- Fact Sheet from Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston.
- Macular Degeneration: Henry and
Corinne Bower Laboratory
- Part of the Retina Service of Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia,
PA, the laboratory is devoted to medical research related to diseases of the
retina and macular degeneration, the development of a resource guide for patients
with visual impairment, and the education and training of fellows and health
care professionals interested in problems related to the retina of the eye.
- Macular Degeneration Partnership
- Macular Degeneration Help Center. "A comprehensive online resource dedicated
to age-related macular degeneration (AMD)." Site is frequently updated
with reports about clinical trials and experimental treatments. Visitors can
sign up for a free online newsletter. Searchable.
- Macular Degeneration
Program: AHAF (American Health Assistance Foundation)
- Treatment, Risk Factors, Symptoms, News, Research, and Resources. The organization's
goals for this site are to help support research and to educate the public
about macular degeneration.
- Macular Degeneration Support Blog
- A blog established by Barry Wheeler, a Canadian information technology worker whose mother has macular degeneration.
- Maloney Vision Institute, Los Angeles
- Information about vision correction procedures and about the Institute. Includes the eBook,
Lasik - A Guide to Laser Vision Correction
by Kornmehl, Maloney, and Davidorf.
- Manhattan
Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, New York
- A subsidiary of Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
- Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery: A novel strategy for cataract removal (booklet) by Ravi Thomas, M.D. and Prashant Garg, M.D.
- from Cyber-Sight. Orbis telemedicine.
- The Mars Letter Contrast Sensitivity Test
- Formerly known as the The Lighthouse Letter Contrast Sensitivity Test. This site is about the test and includes an article from IOVS regarging its use.
- Martindale's
Health Science Guide - Otolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngology & Ophthalmology
Center
- A "Medical Multimedia Education and Specialized Information Resource".
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Information about the infirmary and its service as well as links to the
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology, medical journals and organizations of interest,
other related clinics and information about Boston.
- Mayo Medical Center/Clinics
- Ophthalmology
- McGill University Ophthalmology
Dept.
- See also: McGill University
Vision Research.
- MD Support
- Macular Degeneration Support contains information and personal assistance for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases. Includes an 8 minute audio "What is Macular Degeneration?"
- Medem Inc. for
Patient Education Materials
- Educational materials from many medical specialty professional organizations
including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. See Eye
Health.
- Medial Rectus Recession in Tenon's Capsule by Eugene M. Helveston, M.D.
- A manual from Orbis telemedicine's Cyber-Sight
- Medical Matrix: Ophthalmology
- Ranked, Peer-Reviewed, Annotated, Updated Clinical Resources for Ophthalmology.
Register to use, then click on Ophthalmology from the index page.
- MEDLINEplus:
Eyes and VisionTopics
- The National Library of Medicine provides this resource of links to a number
of MEDLINE searches, NLM and other government resources, and a host of other
English and Spanish resources, all arranged by category. Other MEDLINEplus
resources include:
MEDLINEplus:
Cataract
- MEDLINEPlus:
Diabetic Eye Problems
- MEDLINEplus:
Eye Cancer
- MEDLINEplus:
Eye Diseases (General)
- MEDLINEplus:
Eye Injuries
- MEDLINEPlus: Eye
Wear
- MEDLINEplus:
Glaucoma
- MEDLINEplus:
Laser Eye Surgery
-
MEDLINEplus: Macular Degeneration
- MEDLINEPLUS:
Refractive Errors
-
MEDLINEplus: Vision Disorders & Blindness
- MedRounds.org Publications
- Free publications in various formats from blogs to video download for iPods. Subject matter is primarily ophthalmology professional publications, but also contains patient-oriented blogs and publications.
- Medscape Ophthalmology
- Meetings and
Courses in Ophthalmology
- from the Ocular Surgery News International Edition.
- Merck Manual
of Diagnosis and Therapy - SEE Sec. 8. Eye Disorders
- Merck and Company Online edition for health professionals
- Merck Manual
of Medical Information, Home edition
- Online edition for patients. SEE Eye Disorders
- Meronk Eyelid Plastic Surgery
- For Annotations, see "Eyelid Plastic Surgery"
- Midwest Eye-Banks & Transplantation
- Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory
- The Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory (MOL) at the University of Iowa.
- Molecular Vision
- A peer-reviewed web journal: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics in
Vision. Research Articles with a search engine for searching the journal.
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust
- The site contains background and location information on Moorfields Eye
Hospital (England). It also contains details about research and upcoming training
courses.
- Motion Perception: A Web
Tutorial
- (Requires Quick Time Plug-In). From the Perception Laboratory, Department
of Psychology, University of Trieste, Italy.
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Department
of Ophthalmology
- Museum of Vision
- A service of Eye Care America, The Museum of Vision educates people about
the eye, vision and the history of ophthalmology. Take a virtual tour of
selected artifacts beginning with a small ex-voto of a human eye dating
from the third-century B.C. The Museum of Vision's permanent collection
traces the history of ophthalmology through the years.
- MyHealthyEyes.com
- MyHealthyEyes.com is a free and unique site that provides access to current
information about eye care and such diseases as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy,
cataracts, and macular degeneration. Use their secure messaging system to
ask a specialist in eye health (nurses and other health professionals) about
your health and to participate in online forums. From PDHI (Protocol Driven
Healthcare, Inc.) and sponsored by an unrestricted eucational grant from Pharmacia
Ophthalmology.
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- NAPVI - National
Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
- An organization for parents of children with visual impairments. NAPVI's
newsletter Awareness has a variety of information of
interest to families of children with visual impairments. NAPVI provides
leadership and support to families of children with visual impairments. They
sponsor workshops and conferences throughout the year.
- NASA Ames Research Center, The Vision
Group
- The Vision Science and Technology Group at NASA Ames Research Center.
- National Eye Institute
- News items, funding availability, links to many free Full
Text Pamphlets and booklets for patients, people at risk, and the General
Public. Topics include Age-Related
Macular Degeneration, Cataract,
Diabetic
Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.
The"Are you at risk...?"series include: Are
you at risk: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Are
you at risk: Cataract, Are
you at risk: Diabetic Eye Disease, and Are
you at risk: Glaucoma. More free publications are available at The
Materials List and Order Form. Also see the National Eye Health Education Program, NEHEP.
- National
Eye Institute Spanish Language Materials
- Información de salud en Español.
- National Eye Institute
Supported Clinical Studies Currently Recruiting Patients
- National Guideline Clearinghouse
- (Website is sometimes slow to respond and slow to load.) A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. NGC is
sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in partnership
with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health
Plans. Offers several entries pertinent to the eye and vision science. see also National Quality Measures Clearinghouse
- National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (Library of Congress)
- National Plan for Eye and Vision Research
- The National Eye Institutes Strategic plan. More about the NEI Strategic Planning Process.
- Natural Eye Care
- Conventional and complementary options for the treatment of common eye problems such as
macular generation, glaucoma, cataracts, floaters, dry eyes, myopia, hyperopia &
presbyopia and others. Includes research, nutrition, diet & lifestyle
recommendations, eye exercises, vision & personality, visual hygiene.
- NEIBank
- A project for the ocular genomics community. Includes sequence and expression data for human and animal tissues and databases of eye disease genes and candidate disease regions.
- Neurological
Eye Simulator
- Eye motion simulation, a pupillary eye simulator (with virtual flashlight), animated demonstrations of neurological eye testing with voice narrative, quizzes, and a case based interface for simulating virtual patients with eye pathologies. This simulator requires the latest Marcomedia Shockwave plug-in and the latest Quicktime Plug-in.
- New England College of Optometry
- About the program: clinical, academic, research; special and international
programs, Calendar of events, Continuing Education. What is Optometry? Other
Optometry Links.
- New England Eye Center
- General Information about NEEC, Medical issues, Features, education. New
England Eye Center is affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine.
- The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- Cornell University, Department of
Ophthalmology
- Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute,
Columbia University
- New York City:
NYC Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmology
- A lists of Ophthalmologists in New York City followed by a list of online
Ophthalmology resources.
- New Zealand Optics
-
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
(NANOS) patient
informational brochures
- Brochures covering topics such as migraines, myasthenia gravis, pseudotumor cerebri, and thyoid eye disease.
- Northeastern State University
(Oklahoma), College of Optometry
- NOVEL
- The Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library, A web accessible collection of images, videos, lectures, and other digital media for use by neuro-ophthalmology professionals, educators, students, and patients. A collaboration of NANOS and the University of Utah Eccles Library, funded by a grant from the National Library of Medicine.
- Nutrition and the Eye
- RNIB page regarding nutrition and how it affects the eye.
- Ocular Differential Diagnosis by Dr. Frederick Hampton Roy
- The full text of the 8th edition of this classic ophthalmology reference.
- Ocular Nutrition Research
Studies on the leading causes of blindness.
- Ocular Surgery News
- A news magazine designed for Ocular Professionals. Full test news items,
information about conferences and meetings, full color discussions of current
surgical techniques. Find articles from Ocular Surgery News United States,
Domestic Edition and all SLACK Incorporated websites.
- Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases by Dr. Frederick Hampton Roy
- The full text of the 4th edition of this ophthalmology reference.
- Ocutech, Inc.
- Low Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration and Other Visual Impairments
- OD Sites
- A list of sites of interest to optometrists and optometry programs.
- The Ohio State University
College of Optometry
- About the clinics, the college, its faculty, events and news.
- Old Dominion EyeFoundation / Old Dominion Eye Bank
- Serving the Commonwealth of Virginia with offices in Abingdon, Annandale, Richmond and Roanoke
- Online Journal of Ophthalmology
- This international journal provides the opportunity for rapid peer-reviewd
publication and video and audio presentations concerning basic and clinical
aspects of ophthalmology and related field. It was first published in October
of 1997. Includes Original papers, short communications, original case reports,
and multimedia presentations. English or German language editions available.
- Online Journal of World
Ophthalmological Events
- Congresses, Meetings, Conferences, Courses - Programs, Abstracts, Announcements
for ophthalmology events worldwide.(May take a minute to load, be patient)
-
Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Eye Disorders
- A list of lists about the eye.
- Ophthalmic Education: Courses for Ophthalmologists.
- A list of conferences and courses listed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
- Ophthalmic Education Resources for teaching medical students
- A very helpful accumulation of resources from the International Council of Ophthalmology. Links, presentations, pdf documents intended to help ophthalmology educators in instructing medical students. See also ICO's Ophthalmic Education Home Page
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Interactive Laboratory's Ophthalmology Pathology Atlas from the University of Wisconsin's Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Also available at this site is a Medical Student Case Study Workbook
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Washington University, St. Louis's Ophthalmic Pathology Altas Web Site.
Within you will find both clinical and pathological slides along with accompanying
text. This guide is not intended to be used as a textbook. It should serve
as a supporting photo atlas of ophthalmic histopathology to enhance the observers
knowledge. The guide is intended for students, residents and physician
- Ophthalmic Pathology Collection, David G. Cogan
- An extensive collection of clinical ophthalmic cases and their pathology for use by researchers and clinicians to aid in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the eye and visual system. From the National Eye Institute
- Ophthalmic Photographer's Society
- The Journal of the Ophthalmic Photographer's Society is online. It is searchable, but it is a good idea to read the search hints before proceeding. The website states "Citations are available for Volumes 1:1 (January 1978) through 19:2 (October 1997). Beginning with Volume 19:3 (December 1997), all citations are linked to PDF files containing the associated article."
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- The official journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Contents, Guide to authors,
subscription information, and full text articles for subscribers.
- Ophthalmic Research
- S. Karger AG, Basel - Tables of Contents for recent Ophthalmic Research,
Journal for Research in Experimental and Clinical Ophthalmology.
- Ophthalmic Research Network
- A resource of Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London. A resource for all ophthalmologists
and is open to anyone to post information on.
- Ophthalmic Standardized Echography
- Courses, workshops, training pragrams, examples, and links to national and
international organizations about standardized echography in the eye.
- Ophthalmic Surgery,
Lasers and Imaging
- The publication, Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging.
- Ophthalmologica
- S. Karger AG, Basel, Ophthalmologica Tables of Contents.
- Ophthalmology Image Library
- Images and videosfrom EyeSpaceMD
- Ophthalmology
Journals Online
- Links to many Ophthalmology journals on the web in some format.
- Ophthalmology
Journals on the Internet
- From the Google Directory
- Ophthalmology - Journal
of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Table of contents, instructions for authors, some full-text articles.
- Ophthalmology Manuals
- from Orbis telemedicine's Cyber-Sight
- Ophthalmology Review Journal
- Five years of the Ophthalmology Review Journal arranged by Subject: Anterior
Segment: Cataract and Cornea; General Ophthalmology; Glaucoma; Neuro-Ophthalmology;
Ophthalmic Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery; Pediatrics and Strabismus;
Refractive Surgery; Retina and Vitreous. Articles can be searched or browsed
by topic, journal title, and keyword.
- Ophthalmology Times
- The online version of the news magazine.
- Ophthalmology
Tutorial. University of Manitoba
- Aimed at medical students and intended to supplement their ophthalmology
teaching. Tutorials on Acute Visual Loss. Chronic Visual Loss, Red Eye, trauma,
Amblyopia, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Systemic Disease and the Eye.
- Ophthalmoweb
- "Ophthalmology in the net" Available in English or Spanish
- Ophthoguide.com
- Ophthalmology Internet Search Engine and MEDLINE searching customized for
ophthalmology .
- Optcom.com
- Optometric Computing. Items and news of interest to the optometry field.
- Optical Illusions
- Visual Illusions Gallery from Sandlot Science. Examples of optical illusions.
See also the exhibit at the Exploratorium,
requires Shockwave.
- Optical Illusions:
Akiyoshi's illusion pages
- Illusions created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, Department of Psychology, Ritsumeikan
University, Kyoto, Japan
Caution: Anomalous motion illusions images might make observers feel sick.
- Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
- Visual Illusion · Optische Täuschung by Michael Bach.
- Optical Visualization
(UCB Cornea)
- University of California, Berkeley Computer Graphics : OPTICAL: Optics and
Topography Involving the Cornea And Lens.
- Optimax
- U.K. Laser Eye Treatment center. The website
covers the different types of laser eye surgery available, and aims to
provide informative content about laser eye treatment in general.
- OptiStock | Market Insight for Vision
Care Investors
- This site provides news and information about the 60 to 70 publicly traded
vision care companies. Also sign up for the weekly email newsletter.
- Optometry, Auckland, NewZealand
- The Department of Optometry and Vision Science. University of Auckland.
- Optometry
Electronic Library
- From the University of Waterloo Library, Links to journals, newsletters
& indexes.
- Optometry Jobs
- Post a resume, find an optometry job.
- Optometry
Journals on the Internet
- from the Google Directory
- Optometry Library,
Indiana University
- Indiana University - Bloomington Optometry Library.
- OSA OpticsNet
- Optical Society of America. Optics and Photonics research, applications,
and industry news.
- Orbis Telemedicine Cyber-Sight
- Clinical Information, promarily dealing with pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Editors plan to add new material dealing with each of the sub-speciality areas of ophthalmology. Includes: Question of the week, featured cases, the textbook, Strabismus: A Decision Making Approach by von Noorden and Helveston, frequently asked quetsions and more.
- Orbital Implants
- On-line Movements from Integrated Orbital Implants. Information about developments
in ocular implants and artificial eyes.
- OrphaNet
- Orphanet is a database of rare diseases and orphan drugs. Its aim is to contribute to the improvement of the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with rare diseases. Orphanet includes a rare diseases encyclopedia, which is expert-authored and peer-reviewed, and a directory of services. This directory includes information on specialised outpatient clinics, clinical laboratories, research activities and support groups. Orphanet is run by a consortium of European partners. Some of the disease pertinent to the eye include:
Best Disease, AMD, Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and
Goldenhar syndrome.
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- Pacific University
College of Optometry
- Academic programs, Continuing Education, Information about the campus and
faculty.
- La P@ge des Orthoptistes de France
- The most complete French speaking website dedicated to orthoptics and binocular
vision.
A large database of papers published in the "Journal Français d'Orthoptique"
from 1969 to the present and also in the
bulletin of the "Cercle d'Etudes, de Recherches et d'Enseignements de la Strabologie".
A directory of all the orthoptists practising in France and its overseas territories.
There is also a link the the 2Yeux mailing list.
- Patient UK: Eye Health - UK websites
- This web site has information leaflets on eye conditions and a directory
of patient support and self help groups. The web directory lists many other
sites which provide information and support on specific eye conditions (such
as glaucoma, etc).
- A Patient's Guide to Glaucoma
- A blog book written by physicians to help patients understand glaucoma. The web site is divided into chapters and over the course of 2006 will have a new chapter monthly till the book is complete.
- Pearls in Ophthalmology
- A website dedicated to educating ophthalmologists. Includes OKAP abnd Board Exam Pearls; practice, clinical and surgical pearls; pearls for ophthalmology residents and fellows, and other items. Subscription (free) is optional.
- Pediatric Ophthalmology at The Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
- This website offers an overview of a pediatric eye exam and
gives medical information on a number of prevalent eye conditions found in the
children.
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- Offers General Information, Academic information, Computer Vision, Continuing
Education, Patient Care, Research, Library, and more.
- Le portail de l'oeil et de la
vision
- French language. The Portal of Eye and Vision
Divided into 3 parts:
1) A directory of all sites about eye and vision
2) Information sites for general public about eyes, their diseases and their
treatments
3) a part reserved to professionnals. It takes census of all ophthalmological
products.
- Presbyopia International
- Prevention of Blindness and Deafness (WHO)
- Information and Goals from the World Health Organization
- Previze
- Ophthalmic surgical planning and diagnostic software. See especially Online
Tools where calculation tools can be used: vertex, spherocylinder combination,
post keratorefractive central corneal power, secondary and exchange IOL poer.
Also. refractive error diagnosis, and refractive surgery approval and outcome
map. Registration required.
- PRK today
- Information on excimer laser eye surgery, photorefractive keratectomy (prk)
and other refractive eye surgery such as RK, ALK and LASIK. Use the site map
(a link at the bottom of the page), it's easier to figure out where things
are.
- Protect Your Eyesight
- Suggestions about how to reduce the risk of developing eye disease.
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- Rand
Eye Institute, Pompano Beach, Florida.
- About the organization, links to other sites.
- REDatlas: Recognizing Eye Disease
- A visual review of ophthalmic disorders. This website is a free, electronic
atlas of eye disorders designed to help Ophthalmologists and Optometrists-in-training
learn to identify eye diseases through pattern recognition.
- ReferenceSight.com
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An on-line collection of references and resources on contact lenses, refractive surgery and external ocular disease for eye care professionals, researchers, educators and students. Formerly known as the Vision Science Reference Database. Includes An extensive reference database of articles relating to contact lenses, refractive surgery and external ocular disease and A gallery of clinical images.
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Refraction Tutorial: Fundamentals for the Beginner and Expert
By Todd Zarwell, O.D., F.A.A.O.
- Refractive
Surgery and Non Surgical Refractive Corrections. HON: Vision and Eyecare FAQ:
section8
- Links to web sites on Refractive Surgery and FAQ's from HON (Health on the
Net).
- Rehabilitation Research
and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
- Information and resource referral project of Mississippi State University.
- Research to Prevent Blindness
- Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) is the leading non-government supporter of eye research directed at the prevention, treatment or eradication of all diseases that threaten vision
- Retina: The Journal of Retinal
and Vitreous Diseases
- Journal Contents, search the Retina Archives, Calendar of events, news and
announcements, retina-related societies, retina-related resources and sites.
- The Retina: The Neural Organization
of the Vertebrate Retina
- In-depth information about the retina and how it works. Retina Circuits,
Neuroactive substances in the Retina, Facts and figures concerning the Human
Retina.
- Retina
Reference
- Lance Hahn's (U. Penn) Retina Reference pages. Very Nicely done, also has
links to other sites.
- Retinal Microcircuitry Laboratory
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Department of Neuroscience
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
(Patient Information)
- Information for the general public, patients and family, support organizations,
etc.
- Retinoblastoma Guide
- A guide for patients from the Genetics Home Reference, the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. See also Retinoblastoma "Genes and Disease" from the NCBI or Retinoblastoma from the NCI, or the Retinoblastoma entry from MedlinePlus.gov.
- RetNet
- Retinal Information Network. Provides tables of genes causing inherited
retinal diseases (Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Usher's Syndrome)
and related information.
- Review of Ophthalmology
- Search of Archives, Links, "You make the Diagnosis", News and trends, Current
Issue summaries, Coming Next month..., Calendar of events, Product Information.
- Review of Optometry
- A full text review journal.
- Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists
in Australia and New Zealand
- General Information, a history, patient information leaflets, application
packs, examination schedules. An area for the public as well as one for members.
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists,
UK
- General information, a history, patient information leaflets, application
packs, examination schedules.
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital,
Australia
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- San Francisco Matching Program
- Also known as the Ophthalmology Matching Program, The SFMP runs 12 matches
in several medical specialties to facilitate the application and selection
process for residency and fellowship programs. This site also has listings
of available vacancies for pre-residency, advances, and post-residency positions.
- Sankara Nethralaya, India.
- Public charitable Ophthalmic Hospital, India.
- Saving Your
Sight: Early Detection is Critical
- A feature article from the FDA Consumer. March-April 2002.
- ScanGrants
- A public service listing of grants and other funding types to support health research, programs and scholarship. Ophthalmology and Optometry Grants available. The main heading includes other medical specialties as well.
- Scheie Eye Institute
- The Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pennsylvania Medical
Center located at the Scheie Eye Institute.
- The Schepens Eye Research Institute
- The largest independent eye research institute in America. An affiliate
of Harvard Medical School and located in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Seeing
- San Francisco's Exploratorium Exhibit about Vision. Exhibits, Links to sites
demonstrating visual illusions and other phenomena, see also the Exploratorium's
"Not
Fade Away: one man's journey into blindness."
- SeeWithLasik.com
- Comprehensive Information on LASIK and other Laser Eye Surgery procedures, Physicians, Procedures, Patient Selection and Self Assessment Quiz.
- Septo-Optic Dysplasia: Magic Foundation
- A thorough description of septo-optic dysplasia and other concerns related to this eye condition. This page is a brochure written by a group of medical specialists for patients.
- Sightstreet.com
- News and services for the ophthalmic, optometric, eye research, eye care
and eyewear communities. A web portal launched by Jobson Publishing Company.
- The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, Vision Loss volume
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Alliance for Aging Research partnered with the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) to produce The Silver Book®: Vision Loss volume. In addition to looking at vision loss generally, this volume highlights data on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma—which along with cataract are the eye diseases that disproportionately affect older Americans.
All data are linked to the original on-line source where available, and are updated on a regular basis.
- Simulators of Eye Diseases and Conditions:
- Color Blindness Simulator
- Eye Disease Simulations from
the NEI
- Eye Movement
and Pupil Response Simulator
- Infant Vision Simulator
- My Vision Simulator (or use
alternate site)
- A Singular View
- A book by Frank Brady about monocular vision.
- South Dakota Lions Eye Bank
- Southeastern Eye Center
- Central Carolina Surgical Eye Associates, Greensboro, North Carolina. Catarac
FAQ; Information about Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular degeneration, Glaucoma,
Refractive Surgery, Retina tests including fluorescein angiography. Also has
Southeastern
Eye Center-Atlas of Ophthalmology An ongoing presentation of interesting
case studies from Central Carolina Surgical Eye Associates.
- Southern California College of Optometry
- Introduction to SCCO, Academic Information, Course Information, Financial
Information, Academic Calendar, Map, Optometric Oath.
- Southern College of Optometry
- Information for and about the Eye Institute, the College, Students and faculty..
- Stanford Vision and Imaging Science
and Technology
- Stanford Vision and Imaging Science and Technology is located in the Department
of Psychology at Stanford University. Demos, facts and Software, links to
other vision and imaging groups.
- Statistics and Data, National Eye Institute
- Current estimates for the most common eye diseases.
- Statistics
from AVSL
- AVSL's Eye Care Statistics.
- The
Steen-Hall Eye Institute
- About the Laser Vision Center in Shreveport, LA. Contains information about
refractive surgery and more.
- Stickler Syndrome
- St.
Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute
- StLukesEye.com - Eye care information encyclopedia
- Strabismus: A decision-making Approach. by Gunter K. vonNoorden and Eugene Helveston
- Free access to full text of this book in either pdf format or in html full text. Despite the electronic distribution of this book the copyright remains with the authors. The authors appeal to each reader to limit reprinting the book or parts thereof to one copy for personal use only. The printing of additional copies or the distribution of such copies for commercial use will be considered by the authors as an infringement on international copyright law.
