Optician site. Lenses, frams, fashions for eyewear
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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.
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American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. A resource for Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Strabismologists, related personnel and patients.
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Information for patients about cataracts, cataract survery, and lens implants.
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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...
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Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities provides a great web site loaded with information about the Americans with Disabilities act. Of particular interest to vision science is the page "ADA Resources: Living with blondness"
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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.
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A blog for and by AMD patients and their families and friends.
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Dr. James C. Folk's blog about AMD and its potential treatments. From MedRounds.org
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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...
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Website for professional optometrists in Alberta, Canada. It includes eyecare information.
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All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) is the largest Associations of Eye Surgeons in India with around 10,000 Active Members. Conference abstracts, CME, Full text journal articles, membership directory, newsletter and more. (may be slow to...
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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,...
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A global coalition of vision and seniors' organizations dedicated to the raising awareness of AMD and the options available for prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
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Tutorials and pages upon pages of Information for, by or about Optometrists and Optometry.
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Provides an educational forum for the discussion of problems and treatments related to ophthalmology in children. Includes pdf files of published policy statements.
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American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. A resource for Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Strabismologists, related personnel and patients.
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A professional association of medical doctors who practice, teach and or engage in research in ophthalmic pathology.
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A national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters
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History of the Board, Mission and intent, Examination Statistics, Applications, Requirements, Dates and Deadlines, Requirements for Recertification. Links to the American Board of Medical Specialties.
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ACVO is the association that establishes criteria for certifying veterinary ophthalmologists. Site contains profiles of diplomates, areas for professionals and for the public, a calendar of events, news items and related links.
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Information about the organization, its services and publications.
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Locate organizations in the United States and Canada that provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired and their families. The Services Center is based on the AFB Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the...
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Promotes excellence in the care of patients with glaucoma and preserves or enhances vision by supporting glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research. Has physician and patient resource centers.
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Information about Nystagmus, links to a discussion group, ANN conferences.
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Promotes excellence in patient care, education and research, to address essential issues in medicine, and to advance the art and science of ophthalmology. Transactions are available online.
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About the AOA. Common eye conditions and diseases, children's vision, contact lens information, sports & vision, eyecare tips, an educations center (for kids, for teachers and for people considering optometry as a career). Recent press releases
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Current Table of contents, search journal abstracts, Selected full text articles, "What is Orthoptics?", Past Issues, the American Orthoptic Council.
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Profesional site for Osteopathic ophthalmologists. Includes directory of members and FAQ for patients.
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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.
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The VCS serves as an advocate to ensure equality in, and access to, vision and eye health care, and to ensure inclusion of vision in public health policy. Websiter contains information about the organization and resolutions, a list of officers and...
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For patient education about retinal problems. Supported by Alcon grant. Physicians search service.
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Members have access to images. Surgeon search service. Has meeting and government relations sections.
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The American Society of Ocularists is an international, non-profit, professional and educational organization founded in 1957 by technicians specializing in the fabricating and fitting of custom-made ocular prosthetics (artificial eyes).
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The ASOA is a membership organization focusing on the business of ophthalmology. They publish Administrative Eye Care and offer Certification of Ophthalmic Executives. They offer online courses in administration.
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Membership directory, Information about ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery: eyelid, orbit, eye, lacrimal, cosmetic surgery, oculoplastics, prosthesis, trauma, blepharoplasty, blepharospasm, thyroid eye disease, laser, facial surgery,...
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Information about the society, its meetings and publications (including the online journal). Listserver information (for members). Disease Information (Information about Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Physicians search service.)
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Resource for individuals with an interest in inflammatory eye diseases, including patients, families, researchers, ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers.
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from the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
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A simple eye anatomy lesson, click on any part of the eye and read the description.
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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...
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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.
**archive, may be out of date**
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Volumes 1 & 2. from the Health Services Technology/Assessment Text (HSTAT) database
**archive version, info may be out of date**
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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...
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Aravind Eye Care System is the WHO collaborating centre for prevention of blindness located in Madurai, Theni, Tirunelveli Coimbatore, and Pondicherry, India. The site map helps in navigating the site...
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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.
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This site displays a video and audio presentation which includes simulated photographs of various eye conditions.
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Serves as a source of educational, social, and ethical exchange for the member Eye MDs of the State of Arizona. Has a member's directory.
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Promotes and advances the science and art of medical eye care. Has information for public and ophthalmologists.
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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.
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About the special features, pros, and cons of Asian cosmetic eyelid surgery.
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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.
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American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. Information about the organization and its publications, services and products, Information about Certification.
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founded by Joshua Young, MD, from New York University’s Department of Ophthalmology. Podcasts, audio and video clips available to anyone. These podcasts include reviews of articles, interviews of expert surgeons and academic leaders in...
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Information for general public and optometrists. Web site in French.
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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...
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Hosts biennial meetings. For vision scientists interested in the exchange of information about ocular pharmacology. Publishes the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
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The Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators is committed to fostering the highest levels of education in the areas of cornea and contact lenses and supporting the faculty in these areas at each of the North American schools and colleges of...
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Promotes the professional and clinical independence of its members and the profession.
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The Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO) is the federation of state, provincial, and territorial boards of optometry throughout North America. Boards of optometry serve as the licensing and regulatory arm of the optometric profession...
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ASCO's website lists Accredited Schools and College of Optometry, residency sites, optometric faculty directory, FAQ about optometry and links to related sites.
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Represents academic departments of ophthalmology with open positions and a newsletter.
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Has a membership listing and pdf copies of newsletters.
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The Association of Vision Science Librarians is an international organization composed of professional librarians, or persons acting in that capacity, whose collections and services include the literature of vision. Among current members are...
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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.
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Resource hub for Vitreoretinal information from John Andrews, MS, Biomedical Engineer.
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami School of Medicine. About the institute, conferences.
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A collection of over 1500 images of the human body, with labels in Latin and English. Some eye realted images are available in this collection.
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Learn about blepharospasm and research related to its treatment.
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MRI of retinal vascular regualtion especially in relation to Diabetic retinopathy and Retinopathy of Prematurity. Videos and Images, latest results of the Berkowitz Lab.
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A directory from "Best of the Web" that lists select sites about eye disorders.
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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...
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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...
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What to Expect Before, During and After Eyelid Surgery. Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos from Dr. Lensink, a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon
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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...
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A personal encounter with Age-related Macular Degeneration and choroidal neovascularization. This site is well worth a visit.
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The voice of Optometrists across the province of British Columbia
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About the association. Clinical Conference announcements, continuing education sourses and scientific meetings.
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Current Contents, Archive of contents, instructions for authors, subscription information.
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Serves the total visual health care needs of the people through public and professional education, membership services, and legislative advocacy. It is dedicated to the public's direct access to an ophthalmologist's care.
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CAO is the professional association that represents Doctors of Optometry in Canada. It is also the national federation of ten provincial associations of optometrists and represents over 3,200 members across Canada. This site is committed to...
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Canadian Examiners in Optometry (CEO) is a not-for-profit corporation whose shareholders are the ten provincial Regulators. CEO was created by the Regulators to address matters of common interest. These include 1)describing the profession as...
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The goals of this site are: to provide access to and awareness of neuro-ophthalmology in Canada; to provide an educational service for practitioners of ophthalmic and neurologic health care; and to provide information about neuro-ophthalmologic...
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About the society, its programs, services and affiliations as well as a calendar of events, and information for the public.
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Current information on practice opportunities in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Subspecialties (and other specialties). Listings have been submitted by employers who are interested in reaching current Ophthalmology residents and fellows. Each...
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Promotes independent living for people of all ages with impaired sight.
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The site is designed to provide patient-to-patient support, as well as organized links to internet resources for those dealing with central retinal vein occlusion
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Information written for physicians regarding CRVO. An extensive review of the condition by Dr. Sohan Singh Hayreh.
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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...
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A site aimed at the parents and others concerned about undetected vision problems in children. Includes information about vision and learning, amblyopia, vision therapy, strabismus, and more.
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Children with Special Needs. Part of Optometrists Network. Information for parents regarding children's vision and eye care.
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Includes a link to the CLAO Journal with online discussion of current articles.
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From the American Optometric Association. Includes Care of the patient with diabetes mellitus, amblyopia, AMD, cataract, conjunctivitis, and many more.
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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....
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Clinical Trials Listing from Center Watch, an International Listing of Clinical Research Trials
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Abstracts, Meetings, Members, By-Laws, Gallery, Links to other sites.
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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.
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The College of Optometrists is the Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK working for the public benefit.
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St. Louis, Missouri. This site includes a library of articles about many vision conditions and treatments, also information about the organization and links to other sites.
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An organization for Colorado ophthalmologists. Sponsors CE and advocates legislative actions.
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Faculty, research, consulting, Viewpoint Newsletter, residency information.
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COA is the organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit Opticianry training in the United States.
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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.
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Computer Vision Syndrome, about lighting, monitor placement and settings, eye strain, computer glasses, and more.
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"A Word on Computer Vision Syndrome," an article from investintech.com.
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Find a practitioner, patient information, professional links, conference and other relevant links.
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Daniel Ebroon, MD, Southern California, gives an overview of blepharoplasty and information about the procedure.
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COPE is a committee of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO), which is the association that currently represents 50 US optometry boards, 4 US territories/jurisdictions, and 2 Canadian boards. Its mission is to: 1)coordinate the...
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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.
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Intended for academic staff in the field of computer vision, the site 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,...
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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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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...
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German speaking Society of Intraocular Lens Implantation and Refractive Surgery.
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Links to educational documents from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
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From the Vanderbilt Ophthalmic Imaging Center, information about digital detection of diabetic retinopathy, pending legislation, and the program at Vanderbilt.
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a.k.a. the Robert Bendheim Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology, a database of images from clinical experience for the Ney York Eye and Ear Infirmary and colleagues.
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Original articles, grand rounds, Review Questions (and answers), patient information sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
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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...
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Disability.gov, a United States Government Web site that connects the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities to thousands of trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. Contains social media tools, such as a...
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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.
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Information about Doheney, the ophthalmology residentcy program, Medical Update (Items of general information on such topics as Corneal transplantation, Uveitis, and Glaucoma).
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Information for the public about surgery of the eyelids, ophthalmic plastic surgery, orbital implants, and other prodecures.
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About the center, its services, and research programs. see also Duke University Department of Pathology, Ophthalmic Pathology
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An educational site for ophthalmologists and ophthalmologists-in-training. Includes links to Ophthalmology Journals, trivia, words, mnemonics, PowerPoint presentations and more.
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A publication of the American Academy of Ophthalmology discussing Ophthalmology as a career choice.
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From Local Eye Site (LES), this site allows eye care professionals to buy and sell used diagnostic equipment
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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...
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Its AIM is to promote the advance of knowledge on all aspects of diabetic retinopathy, including epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology and treatment of this complication of diabetes mellitus.
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10 Hospital libraries formed an association for eye hospitals. Have benchmarking guidelines.
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The EBO is a permanent working group of the Ophthalmology Subspecialty Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The Board oversees the standard of ophthalmic training. Residency Review Committee has a recommended list of books...
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The European Eye Bank Association (EEBA) is a technical-scientific organization comprising individual members from 83 eye banks from 22 European countries. Has a directory of members and eye bank standards. The country profiles covers Legislation...
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The full text of some articles regarding cataract, intraocular lenses, refractive surgery and related issues.
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"Innovative Low Vision Solutions For People With Macular Degeneration." Visit this site for information about the Jordy Low Vision kit.
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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...
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About the eye bank, donating your eyes, receiving a cornea and other information.
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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...
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This site offers preowned instruments to eye care professionals. The instruments are backed by manufacturers such as Carl Zeiss Meditec, etc. The only authorized reseller for Carl Zeiss Meditec preowned instruments in the U.S.
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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Information about Dr. Martin Sussman's "The Program for Better Vision," how to order it, information about downloading.
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A guide to aid in preparing children and adults for an eye exam and ideas in making a proper selection of reading glasses. It also includes a glossary of diseases and commonly used words and phrases to keep the reader informed.
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A database created by the National Eye Institute of eye health organizations.
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From Nemours' web site "KidsHealth" information about what do do about eye injuries, written for parents.
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From the National Library of Medicine, citations and links for the general public about eye injuries.
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Information about the Institute and about Vision Correction Procedures, Cataract Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, and more.
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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...
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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...
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Information for patients and interested members of the public on a variety of common vision problems and therapies. The material has been reviewed for accuracy and balance by panels of leading eye surgeons who comprise the ASCRS Foundation’s Eye...
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An article appearing on the Quackwatch Web Site, a Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions. (by Russell S. Worrall, O.D., Jacob Nevyas, Ph.D., Stephen Barrett, M.D.)
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Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Information about Eye Diseases, Lasik and PRK, and an online Vision Test.
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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...
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About the Foundation and it efforts toward research and treatment of Macular Degeneration, Ocular Oncology, and related Eye Diseases.
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Eye Care Source provides resources and information about Vision, Eye Care, Contacts, Eyeglasses, etc., for eye care professionals, visitors.
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Links to online continuing education courses for optometrists, opticians, eye-care providers and staff.
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National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping Network.
The National Eeye Institute (NEI) is working with the vision community to initiate eyeGENE - National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping Network. The NEI is committed to facilitate access to already...
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A site created and hosted in the United Kingdom with information for patients regarding eye conditions and eye health.
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A site with reference materials about eye diseases and an image library from the C&G Eye Unit in Gloustershire, U.K.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Frm the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK). NHS Evidence - eyes and vision library finds, organises, and facilitates access to the best currently available evidence on eye health in order to support and inform clinical care...
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The Eyes Have It: An interactive teaching and assessment program on vision care from the Kellogg Eye Institute, University of Michigan. "The Eyes Have It" allows trainees to review symptoms, primary eye conditions, etc., and then shift to a quiz...
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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.
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Living with strabismus… also known as crossed eyes, lazy eye, wall eyes, squint, tropia, double vision, turned, floating, wandering, wayward, or drifting eyes.
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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).
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from the editors of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. Created by a panel of experts, this Web site is designed to educate ophthalmologists through the archiving and sharing of high-quality video. Some of the surgical areas covered include...
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An ophthalmic wiki where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients and the public can view an eye encyclopedia of content written by ophthalmologists covering the vast spectrum of eye disease, diagnosis and treatment. Any qualified...
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Ophthalmic industry news from the publishers of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, Catatact & Refractive Surgery Today Europe, Retina Today, Advanced Ocular Care, Glaucoma Today, and Eyetube.net
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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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Information about the Doctor of Optometry degree program at Ferris State University, about the clinics and services.
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The mission of Fight for Sight is to support vision research to find the causes and cures for blindness and to help save the sight of children through support of pediatric eye centers.
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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.
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Foresight International sources Ophthalmic and Optical equipment and supplies for Opticians, Ophthalmologists, and optometrists through worldwidesuppliers and distributors.
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The Foundation's purpose is to find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and related retinal degenerative diseases.
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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.
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A source of tips and techniques for and by blind or visually impaired individuals.
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An online resource for vision information covering everything from eye care to eyewear, the database of vision resources and articles is doctor reviewed, updated daily, and continually growing.
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Funding and grant opportunities in ophthalmology and vision science (from ScanGrants)
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Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft. A bilingual site for students, health care professionals and patients: Information about the DOG; Annual Meetings; Associated Societies and Interest Groups; Calendar of Events; Mailing lists (German...
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An article from ReadingGlassesShopper.com about maintenance of good eye health.
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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.
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Describes the foundations programs and resources, information about Glaucoma, Patient Guide, Newsroom, sign up for Mailing lists, Newsletter.
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from the Glaucoma Associates of New York and The New York Glaucoma Research Institute.
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Program Materials from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
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FAQs about glaucoma, fact sheets and other information for patients as well as information designed for glaucoma researchers.
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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,...
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An open-access resource on the geographical distribution of trachoma. created by several partners, including the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the International Trachoma Initiative and the Carter Center, with funding from the Bill &...
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Common terms -- symptoms, tests, treatments, surgery, diseases & conditions, anatomy -- eye doctors use.
Excerpted from Dictionary of Eye Terminology, by Barbara Cassin
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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...
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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.
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Provides guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
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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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Information on how to manage commonly encountered ocular diseases, signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, recommendations on treatment, and "clinical pearls".. Eyelids & Eyelashes, Conjunctiva & Sclera, Cornea, Uvea, Vitreous & Retina,...
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A Meta Directory, i.e. a list of sites that list sites about ophthalmology.
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A Directory of Health Information sites approved by HON (see below), sites are hand selected and human edited,There are several links applicable to Eyes and Eye Disease including "Vision".
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Hot Topics, keyword search for "eye" or "vision" or "visual" in Healthfinder. See Also Healthfinder - Vision or Healthfinder - Eye or browse the Healthfinder Library.
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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.
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A consumer health information portal with information on aging eyes, eye symptoms that should not be ignored, and others.
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May is healthy vision month. This site is chock full of information about eyes and vision intended for the lay person
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Focuses on upcoming conferences,including courses, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and online registration processes.
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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.
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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.
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An article from the Access Excellence project of the National Health Museum.
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Information about ICO, admissions, student life, the curriculum, and the Illinois Eye Institute. Directories included as well.
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About Perimetry, the IPS, meeting information, IPS news, membership list, IPS constitution, Perimetry Standards. Includes the Imaging and Perimetry Society Proceedings, full Text Adobe Acrobat files of the IPS proceedings from 1975 to 1999. (If...
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ILT is a resource assisited living technology and products. This page specifically lists low vision aids and products for the blind and vision impaired
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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.
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A platform for Indian ophthalmologists and those interested in ophthalmic affairs in India. Image library, Case discussions, Grand rounds, Cyber lectures, Member's directory.
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This is a state-wide, non-profit organization for member ophthalmologists.
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About the clinics and clinical services, research, residencies and fellowships, and more
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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
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Eye research center associated with Moorfields Eye Hospital and Fight for Sight.
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ICEH is a a Research and Education group based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. ICEH conducts research into prevention and treatment of the major causes of blindness and works with other organizations involved in the prevention...
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Resources and Connections for Prevention of Blindness: Data, Publications and Organizations.
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Through SightReach, three programs are available: Prevention (cataract, trachoma, river blindness, and childhood blindness), Surgical, and Management.
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This International home page of the IGA gives access to information about glaucoma in English, International English, French and German, although at the present time this is mainly in English. It will allow you to access information on ocular...
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The International Glaucoma Review Online Edition and the Searchable Glaucoma Database
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A peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal of ophthalmics with a focus on the role of nurses, orthoptists and other allied professions in ophthalmology. It aims to promote an international perspective on ophthalmic practice and encourage the sharing of best...
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from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
View contact, leadership and meeting information for ophthalmologic societies throughout the world by clicking through the A to Z list, or by selecting a country from the drop-down list.
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Information about meetings, courses and standards. A newsletter, membership list and related links.
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Information about the organization, conferences sponsored by ISER and about its publication Experimental Eye Research.
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There are some useful links on vision rehabilitation and low vision on this site as well as a newsletter and a list of pertinent event.
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Group for cell biologists working in all aspects of ocular health and disease. Meets biennially. Has a useful links page.
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ISGEO promotes the science of geographic and epidemiologic ophthalmology. This encompasses the epidemiological, clinical, educational, environmental and cultural aspects of eye disease, prevention of blindness, preservation of sight and visual...
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Information for patients, locate a doctor, meeting and marketplace. Also, member's only services, member directory and ISRS interactive.
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Peer Reviewed journal sponsored by the Institute of Ophthalmology, Chieti Medical School, Chieti, Italy
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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.
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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.
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Table of Contents, some articles, searchable archives, subscription information
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Outline of a presentation with diagrams and images by Dr. S. S. Hayreh and colleagues, University of Iowa.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Home Page for ASCRS, click on Publications, then Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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Instructions for authors, table of contents and abstracts. Full text for subscribers only.
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Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
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A web book maintained by Peter K. Kaiser, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
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A support site with words of encouragement and a journal of one woman's battle with Macular Degeneration.
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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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A British company specialising in children's vision testing equipment and related orthoptic equipment.
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Society website includes ophthalmologist locator for Kentucky.
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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...
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Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center. Includes physician directories and information concerning patient care and research.
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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...
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Did you know your child could be blind in one eye without you noticing a single symptom? Screen your child now, even if his/her vision seems normal to you, and catch a problem before it's too late.
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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...
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Web site of Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir, Facial and eye cosmetic plastic surgeon. Includes information about eye anatomy and eye plastic surgery procedures and a glossary.
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This is a guide to assessment instruments available to clinicians who evaluate students with visual impairment or multiple disabilities.
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A vision rehabilitation resource. See the Assessment Compendium and the information on Accessible Technologies.
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An online eye care community for Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Administrators, Registered Nurses, (ASORN) and Technicians. Lists continuing education, useful websites, Eye Care News, job position listing, volunteer opportunities, and an...
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore, Ophthalmology
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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...
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Program Materials from the NEI's National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP)
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From Emerald Education Systems, an online publisher of accredited continuing education courses with a focus in low vision rehabilitation. (registration and fee required)
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This site sells vision simulators but also has a wealth of information about what vision might be like with different eye conditions.
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Sponsors an annual meeting on retinal vascular and macular diseases. For researchers.
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A site created to help support patients and caregivers of those with degenerative conditions of the eye.
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Information about MDI as well as information about both juvenile and age-related macular degeneration written for patients and families.
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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...
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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.
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A blog established by Barry Wheeler, a Canadian information technology worker whose mother has macular degeneration.
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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...
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Society website includes ophthalmologist locator for Maine.
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Information about vision correction procedures and about the Institute.
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Has an optometrist search engine by city. Has association links and eye information.
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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.
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A "Medical Multimedia Education and Specialized Information Resource".
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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.
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A non-profit organization of ophthalmologists dedicated to the public's direct access to ophthalmic care. Contains information about projects and conferences.
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Mayo Clinic provides resources about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cataracts.
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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?"
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for Patient Education Materials
Educational materials from many medical specialty professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. See Eye Health.
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by Eugene M. Helveston, M.D.
A manual from Orbis telemedicine's Cyber-Sight
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Ranked, Peer-Reviewed, Annotated, Updated Clinical Resources for Ophthalmology. Register to use, then click on Ophthalmology from the index page.
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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.
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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.
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A list of ophthalmology meetings and conferences from Research Raven
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A list of ophthalmology meetings and conferences from Research Raven
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Information for members and for the public including Eye Health Topics, ophthalmologist diectory and continuing education.
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Information for members and for the public including Eye Health Topics Archives.
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The Molecular Ophthalmology Laboratory (MOL) at the University of Iowa.
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A peer-reviewed web journal: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics in Vision. Research Articles with a search engine for searching the journal.
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Organizational and representative body of the medical eye physicians/surgeons in the State of Montana. Includes a membership directory.
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Has a membership directory. Buyers guide. Information on Paraoptometric Section.
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The site contains background and location information on Moorfields Eye Hospital (England). It also contains details about research and upcoming training courses.
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(Requires Quick Time Plug-In). From the Perception Laboratory, Department of Psychology, University of Trieste, Italy.
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Information about sponsors, speakers and upcoming conferences.
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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....
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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...
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The Vision Science and Technology Group at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Founded in 1963, the Academy offers opticianry education and training in a variety of formats. They cover all aspects of education and training from career preparation (internationally known as the Career Progression Program), certification and...
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For Patients, family and friends that need everything from large print books to the latest on their particular condition. Health Care Professionals are welcome here as well. Tips to the Visually Impaired for reconfiguring web browsers, and more.
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Has a directory of members; residence brochure; open positions in the VA; Newsletter.
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Exam guide, exam schedule, application, Test Points and National Board Articles.
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Inclides DB-Link, 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...
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News items, funding availability, links to many free pamphlets and booklets for patients, people at risk, and the General Public. Topics include Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma. For information aimed...
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The National Federation of the Blind is the largest membership organization of blind people in the United States. The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute is the first research and training center in the United States for the blind...
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(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...
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About keratoconus, research overview, a newsletter, and other keratoconus links, Also, information about the Foundation.
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An organization for optometry students and optometrists who are classified as a minority.
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The National Eye Institutes Strategic plan. More about the NEI Strategic Planning Process.
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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...
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Information for patients and professionals. Patient information articles run the gamut from visual hallucinations to convergence insufficiency syndrome.
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About the program: clinical, academic, research; special and international programs, Calendar of events, Continuing Education. What is Optometry? Other Optometry Links.
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General Information about NEEC, Medical issues, Features, education. New England Eye Center is affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine.
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A Comprehensive & updated Resource on Glaucoma, Glaucoma Treatments & Canaloplasty. You may also download Free ebooks & brochures on Glaucoma.
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Has a directory search for NJ ophthalmologists and lists websites for eye organizations.
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Eyecare & eyewear information for consumers as well as providing a comprehensive on-line resource and reference library for New Jersey's optometrists.
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A lists of Ophthalmologists in New York City followed by a list of online Ophthalmology resources.
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Has a member directory to find ophthalmologists in NY. Has a What's New page and links to insurance forms and coding.
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Has a doctor search engine; Some information on eye safety and healthy eyes. Has links to other Canadian provincial optometric organisations.
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NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service that offers 24/7 access to over 275 newspapers, magazines, and TV listings to all members of the print-disabled community. A service of The National Federation of the Blind.
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Frm the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK). NHS Evidence - eyes and vision library finds, organises, and facilitates access to the best currently available evidence on eye health in order to support and inform clinical care...
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The purpose of this page is to provide information about albinism and NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation). This page is also for members of NOAH to post announcements of meetings and social events, and tell their success...
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New York Online Access to Health. Links to sites about the eye especially selected for patients and the general public. En Español: los ojos y la visión
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Professional Society information for members as well as some patient informational brochures on such topics as migraines, myasthenia gravis, pseudotumor cerebri, and thyoid eye disease (patient informational brochures).
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The Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library, A collection of images, videos, lectures, and other media for use by neuro-ophthalmology professionals, educators, students, and patients. A collaboration of NANOS and the University of Utah Eccles...
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by Dr. Frederick Hampton Roy
The full text of the 8th edition of this classic ophthalmology reference.
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Contact information, OMIG meetings, and helpful links for members.
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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...
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by Dr. Frederick Hampton Roy
The full text of the 4th edition of this ophthalmology reference.
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The Ocularists Association of Australia was founded as a way to ensure a high standard of service and care for artificial eye recipients in Australia. Includes a mission statement and code of ethics. Standards are under development. Some support...
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About the organization, membership and legislation. Also community resources, practice management, educational opportunities and related links.
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Oklahoma ophthalmologist directory. Has legislative information and some internet links.
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Serving the Commonwealth of Virginia with offices in Abingdon, Annandale, Richmond and Roanoke
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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...
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A site with information about common eye conditions and treatments as well as "The Eye Blog."
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U.S. Army Medical Department, Broden Institute's Eye Trauma manual.
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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.
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A list of conferences and courses listed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
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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
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Ocular Pathology Guide from the University of Wisconsin and The University of Oklahoma.
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Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology at Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, this site consists of clinical and pathological slides along with accompanying text. It is not intended to be used as a textbookbut rather should...
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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...
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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.
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S. Karger AG, Basel - Tables of Contents for recent Ophthalmic Research, Journal for Research in Experimental and Clinical Ophthalmology.
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A resource of Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London. A resource for all ophthalmologists and is open to anyone to post information on.
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Courses, workshops, training pragrams, examples, and links to national and international organizations about standardized echography in the eye.
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Table of contents, instructions for authors, some full-text articles.
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Scientific Posters from Ophthalmology Professional Meetings that have been deposited in the Faculty of 1000 files. You can browse by Topic, Section, or conference. Posters include links to F1000 Faculty Member evaluations and related research...
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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.
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Ophthalmology Internet Search Engine and MEDLINE searching customized for ophthalmology .
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Visual Illusions Gallery from Sandlot Science. Examples of optical illusions. See also the exhibit at the Exploratorium, requires Shockwave.
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Illusions created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, Department of Psychology, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan
Caution: Anomalous motion illusions images might make observers feel sick.
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An international business association founded in 1894 to serve the needs of the optical laboratory industry. OLA produces a variety of education and training materials for optical laboratories and eyecare professionals and it sponsors and...
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University of California, Berkeley Computer Graphics : OPTICAL: Optics and Topography Involving the Cornea And Lens.
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This site provides news and information about the 60 to 70 publicly traded vision care companies. Also sign up for the weekly email newsletter.
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A weekly e-newsletter for optometrists with clinical information, case studies, and news.
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Has eye health information and an optometric physician's search engine.
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Optometrists Network is a network of interconnected patient education and optometric web sites which educate the public about visual health and unique aspects of optometric care.
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From the University of Waterloo Library, Links to journals, newsletters & indexes.
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The Department of Optometry and Vision Science. University of Auckland.
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About the organization. ORBIS is a nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to preserving and restoring sight in the developing world. Through innovative programs and partnerships, ORBIS produces long-term, sustainable solutions to preventable...
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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,...
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On-line Movements from Integrated Orbital Implants. Information about developments in ocular implants and artificial eyes.
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About the academy, educational opportunities and the way of serving three audiences: public, members and other Ophthalmologists. Includes a search engine to find ophthalmologists.
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Has eye health information and an optometric physician's search engine.
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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...
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Has online version of The Corrected View, its journal. Serves orthokeratologists around the world. Has some consumer links and a professional membership page.
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About Orthoptics, the association and conferences offered through the Orthoptic Association of Australia.
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American Association of Certified Orthoptics and The American Orthoptic Council website with Continuting Opportunities, training programs,and more.
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Optical Society of America. Optics and Photonics research, applications, and industry news.
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Providing education, information, and advocacy with government agencies for its members and their ASCs. Helping ASC owners and ophthalmic surgeons utilizing ASCs provide high quality, cost-effective surgical care.
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Academic programs, Continuing Education, Information about the campus and faculty.
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Non-profit organization whose mission is the continuing education of ophthalmologists, the prevention of blindness, and the promotion of scientific and cultural exchange among ophthalmologists in the Western Hemisphere and the world.
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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).
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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.
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Includes information about the group, current studies, completed PEDIG Studies, a list of PEDIG publications, and a video describing performing Randot Preschool Stereoacuity Testing.
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An association of "Eye MDs". Some eye information. Calendar of events. Internet links to ophthalmic groups.
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The Pennsylvania College of Optometry evolved over the years to include programs in rehabilitation for the blind and visually impaired, audiology, and physician assistant studies. In 2008, the organization was granted university status and launched...
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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...
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National voluntary health agency working to prevent blindness. The site contains Eye Facts and Fun, including Eye Health and Safety Tips, Glaucoma Information, and the Effects of Computers on Your Eyes.
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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...
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formerly the Low Vision Rehabilitation Network. The PPLVR Learning Community is a network for low vision rehabilitation (LVR) professionals and a supplement to the "PPLVR Online Living Textbook".
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Web site in Spanish language. Directory search for ophthalmologist. Some eye information.
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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...
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Information and resource referral project of Mississippi State University.
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From Research Raven, a list of calls for papers for publications in ophthalmology
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From Research Raven, a list of calls for papers in ophthalmology for meetings and conferences
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From Research Raven a list of calls for papers for publications in optometry
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From Research Raven, a list of calls for papers in optometry for meetings and conferences
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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
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Retina Australia, Inc., formerly The Retinitis Pigmentosa Society (RP Society), represents people who live with retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal dystrophies. These are degenerative diseases causing low vision and a gradual deterioration of a...
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Retina International (formerly known as the International Retinitis Pigmentosa Assoc. - IRPA) is a voluntary charitable umbrella association of 34 national societies each of which is formed by people with Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome,...
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Lance Hahn's (U. Penn) Retina Reference pages. Very Nicely done, also has links to other sites.
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Journal Contents, search the Retina Archives, Calendar of events, news and announcements, retina-related societies, retina-related resources and sites.
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In-depth information about the retina and how it works. Retina Circuits, Neuroactive substances in the Retina, Facts and figures concerning the Human Retina.
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University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Department of Neuroscience
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A news magazine with a variety of feature articles, videos and digital supplements for the Retina Specialist.
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Information for the general public, patients and family, support organizations, etc.
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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...
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Retinal Information Network. Provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases (Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Usher's Syndrome) and related information.
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Search of Archives, Links, "You make the Diagnosis", News and trends, Current Issue summaries, Coming Next month..., Calendar of events, Product Information.
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About ROP, information and links for parents, videos, and a newsletter.
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General Information, a history, patient information leaflets, application packs, examination schedules. An area for the public as well as one for members.
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London based Royal National Institute for the Blind. UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with braille, Talking Books and...
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RVIB, Melbourne, Australia. RVIB has been providing services, resources and support to Victorians who are blind or vision impaired so that they may lead full and independent lives.
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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...
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Association of Optometrists providing eyecare. Has an optometrist search engine and eye information
ScanGrants
A public service listing of grants and other funding types to support health research, programs and scholarship. Ophthalmology...
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Funding opportunities in ophthalmology and vision science from ScanGrants
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The Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center located at the Scheie Eye Institute.
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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."
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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.
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Societas Internationalis Pro Diagnostica Ultrasonica in Ophthalmologia, International Ophthalmic Echography Organization
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News and services for the ophthalmic, optometric, eye research, eye care and eyewear communities. A web portal launched by Jobson Publishing Company.
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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...
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An educational site for the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation which pledges to offer information, advocacy, and support for patients and families of patients with Sjögren's Syndrome.
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A society for active duty and former or retired ophthalmologists of the U. S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Public Health Service with some helpful links.
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South Carolina's Eye MDs. The activities of this society and some internet links.
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Introduction to SCCO, Academic Information, Course Information, Financial Information, Academic Calendar, Map, Optometric Oath.
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Information for and about the Eye Institute, the College, Students and faculty..
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SoCO is comprised of the state associations of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The corporation name is SECO...
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SPIE is a not-for-profit society that has become the largest international force for the exchange, collection and dissemination of knowledge in optics, photonics and imaging.
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StLukesEye.com - Eye care information encyclopedia
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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.
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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...
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This site contains electronic books for downloading, multiple choice questions, picture diagnostic tests, ocular motility videas and much more aimed at ophthalmic trainees and junior ophthalmologists.
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State University of New York (SUNY) State College of Optometry, General Information, Academic Programs.
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fromerly Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International, Inc. is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides medical, surgical and educational services by volunteer ophthalmic surgeons with the primary objective of restoring sight to...
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by 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...
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Phototheque, Annonces, Conges, Art, Histoire, Liens.
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Purpose is to advance the research, literacy & educational aspects of the scientific field of the tearfilm and ocular surface.
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About the Academy, their education and the provided resources of assistance. Includes an ophthalmologist search engine.
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Online search directory for ophthalmologists. Includes legislative information.
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TSBVI has materials and information about communication and learning. Go to the Instruction section, and click on MIVI to look at Experience Stories for Functionally Blind Pre-Readers and Object Books. Texas School for the Blind and Visually...
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About the clinics, the college, its faculty, events and news.
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Essential Lectures on Ophthalmic Ultrasound by Yale Fisher, MD. A Macula Foundation, Inc. site dedicated to educating professionals about the use of ultrasound in the eye. Includes videos.
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The mission of OSA is to promote the generation, application and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics and to disseminate this knowledge worldwide.
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Opticians Association of America general information, membership information, optician forum, information about continuing education, web site announcements.
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Has sections for professional opticians, student opticians and the consumer.
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Conjoint Libraries of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
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General information, a history, patient information leaflets, application packs, examination schedules.
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The largest independent eye research institute in America. An affiliate of Harvard Medical School and located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Vision Portals: Read news from 4500 sources, find people with your same vision issues. Has a lengthy list of vision simulations that reproduce the image that a person with certain eye conditions might see.
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Section of Ophthalmology of the European Union of Medical Specialists (Section d’ophtalmologie de l’Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes)
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Essential Lectures on Ophthalmic Ultrasound by Yale Fisher, MD. A Macula Foundation, Inc. site dedicated to educating professionals about the use of ultrasound in the eye. Includes videos.
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A nonprofit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.
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Glaucoma update, Lions Eye Care, Residency Program, Refractive surgery, Software for Ophthalmology.
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UCSD site. A photofile page and a "fun and entertainment" link.
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UCSF Ophthalmology Department. About the Dept, Beckman Vision Center, That Man May See Foundation, Proctor Foundation. Visions Online, Digital Darkroom Projects, other ophthalmology sites.
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Information for patients, information about educational programs at UHCO, research interests, and faculty information. See also the University of Houston Optometry Library.
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Information about the department, information for patient carem history of the department.
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Department overview, Programs and faculty, informational articles.
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About Ophthalmology at Kentucky, the residency program, the staff, and the services.
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This site has been developed primarily as a resource for medical students at the University of Manitoba to complement their teaching in ophthalmology. However, anyone interested in ophthalmology should be able to benefit from the site, particularly...
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Australian College of Optometry (Victorian College of Optometry and Vision Sciences) and National Vision Research Institute. Also see University of Melborne, Eye Care
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About the Kellogg Eye Center, patient services, and an excellent section on Eye Conditions and Diseases written for patients, this section alone make it well worth the visit.
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UMKC, Department overview, Programs and faculty.
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About the institute and its staff, residency programs and the University of Missouri.
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Information for patients about glaucoma, macular degeneratio, the cornea, as well as information about the eye institute.
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Information about the laboratory, its research, and publications. Links to other sites. The Patient Advice Leaflets are helpful information for patients.
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Administrative information, Research and Education, special events, ophthalmic images.
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About the program. See also the University of Waterloo, Optometry Electronic Library (WWElib), with information about the library, library research skills, technical writing pointers, and sources of information in optometry.
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General information, physician referral, department news, training programs, research studies, upcoming conferences, clinical trials. Also see the University of Wisconsin's Medical Student Case Study Workbook and the Ophthalmic Pathology Interactive...
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Provides public information as well as updates members and other ophthalmic professionals on current news and educational opportunities. Online Directory of members.
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A patient led charity, based in the UK, run by volunteers who suffer from uveitis. The site includes a newsletter, factsheets, and the journal, Uveitis available as downloadable pdf files.
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This guide to Internet resources about visual impairments is for parents and teachers. It includes many topics such as vision-related services, parenting, assistive technology and products, medical information, organizations and research.
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Ophthalmic imaging, diabetic retinopathy screening/digital detection, pending legislation, and information about the program at Vanderbilt.
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Der Verband der Spezialkliniken Deutschlands fuer Augenlaser und Refraktive Chirurgie e.V. (VSDAR) hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, umfassend ueber die operativen Methoden zur Korrektur der Fehlsichtigkeiten zu informieren und aufzuklaeren. Ausserdem...
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An online graphical resource including an Image Archive, a hierarchically-structured repository of anatomical and surgical images. All of the images, illustrations, photographs, animations, and multimedia resources are freely available for...
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A website for Veterans organized and provided through The American Academy of Ophthalmology's partnership with the Association of Veterans Affairs. Whether young or old, America’s veterans are facing more eye-related conditions, diseases and...
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Dr. Lynne Noon's ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center is based in Sun City and Mesa, AZ. "Services & Products for People with Visual Impairment" is of particular interest.
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General information, departmental information, activities, case reports
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Nonprofit organization committed to heightening public awareness that eye disease and blindness can be reduced through prevention, and early detection and treatment. Online Newsletter. Some internet links.
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Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and its collaborative partners are involved in the development of the Virtual Health Library, VHL, using appropriate technology to enhance access to health information in Guyana. The VHL is intended to provide...
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Edited by David Chang, MD, and available from from Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, this open-access book includes an introduction to surgery, cataract surgical techniques, and ethics.
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A commercially produced site about color blindness. Contains a good bibliography of color vision resources. Includes a color blindness simulator. Vischeck is a way of showing what things look like to someone who is color blind. Try Vischeck online-...
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Vision 2020: The Right to Sight is a joint program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) with an international membership of NGOs, professional associations, eye care institutions...
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Vision and Modeling Group of the MIT Media Laboratory studies problems in computer vision and scene modeling. Image compression, perception of human action.
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A self-help resource Center for Vision Loss. Information, tips, and guidelines for living with vision loss. Provides information on money and finances, home modifications, driving, transportation, guide dogs, large print, Braille, audio adaption,...
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The VisionCite database consists of over 200,000 bibliographic citations to journal articles indexed by the librarians at the Illinois College of Optometry since 1984. VisionCite covers 52 unique vision journals not indexed in PubMed. Subject...
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VCA is the largest nonprofit trade association that represents the interests of the entire optical community. Members of VCA are those which sell optical products in North America and exhibit at International Vision Expo East, International Vision...
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Public Information Network
Comminucating Vision Research to the Public, from the National Eye Institute. The VISION Information Network for eye institutes and departments of ophthalmology and schools and colleges of optometry is coordinated by...
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One of the organization's goals is to disseminate information about the detection, incidence, and treatment of diseases or conditions that either severely impair vision or cause total blindness in children. The site addresses ocular albinism and...
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National Plan for Eye and Vision Research (updated).
Vision Research: A National Plan, 1999-2003, the sixth plan in the series that dates back to the publication of the first plan, Vision Research Program Planning in 1975. The file is very...
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formerly Surgical Eyes™, for and by people withcomplications from refractive surgery to assist others who have had unsuccessful elective refractive surgeries.
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A commercial site of a company that sells adaptive technology. Of particular Interest in this site is a helpful page dedicated to web assessibility tips and tricks for the vision imparied and the list of national and state Low Vision Resources.
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The purpose of the site is to promote public awareness about vision therapy and to provide an online resource for professionals working in the specialty. Includes Links to Vision Therapy sites
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This site highlights the possible role of complementary care in the treatment of over 20 eye diseases including macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes and diabetic retinopathy.
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Written and maintained by Lars Liden, Dept of Cognitive and Neural Systems, Boston University. A browsable online dictionary of over 350 terms related to human and animal vision, from Amblyopia to Zollner Illusion, and including "biological and...
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VisionAWARE.org provides free information and materials to increase personal independence, options and opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision.
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From India, the site contains information about vision care and eyebanking, it contains a brief description of common eye conditions and diseases, children's vision, contact lens information, sports & vision, eye care tips, an educations center (for...
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The VFRC is a division of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science within the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. It was established to provide clinicians and researchers a means to quickly access and evaluate both raw and processed...
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A private, non-profit agency providing services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are visually impaired (VI) and to their families. VIPS produced the Can Do! video series and offers a glossary of early childhood VI terms on their website.
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Information available from 21st Century Eloquence.
A commercial site but has a large amount of voice recognition news, faqs, forums, industry trends, demonstrations as well as product information.
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The VitreoRetinal Symposia (VRS) are a series of annual meetings featuring vitrectomy wetlabs and prominent international speakers who discuss the opportunities and limitations of selected vitreoretinal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Several...
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Department of Ophthalmology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University Eye Center. General Information about WFU Eye Center, the Residency Program, List of clinical conferences and general public seminars. A link to the North Carolina...
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Has search engine for DC ophthalmologists. Helpful websites for the public.
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Washington University, St. Louis, Department of Ophthalmology.
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An article and links to information regarding software and hardware that make text on the internet available to the blind.
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This Spanish web site is created by Dr. José Pinós, an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Hospital General Universitario de Valencia (Spain) and is dedicated to digital fluorescein angiography.
Esta es la página Web del Dr. José...
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A web site created by a Registered Nurse on macular degeneration. Includes information on prevention, treatment, nutrition, clinical trials and visual aids.
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The Organization of the Vertebrate Retina. Via PubMed Books. see also the First Edition, University of Utah.
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About WVAO, their events and education with some featured links.
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About the PBL project, Data on visual impairments, publications.
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The site hosts a Chat Support Group weekly with specialists from Wills present to answer questions from glaucoma patients and family members.
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Wilmer Eye Institute, the Department of Ophthalmology of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
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This site is a resource for parents of blind babies and children. The site was started by parents of a baby who had Leber Congenital Amarousis (LCA). "We started WonderBaby.org as a way to share with others what we've learned about playing with and...
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The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is an international organization dedicated to the enhancement and development of eye and vision care worldwide. Representing over 50 countries, WCO serves as a forum for member organizations to respond to public...
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A UK-based information resource dedicated to promoting eye health. It covers eye diseases, eye conditions, an opticians guide, laser eye surgery and more.
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