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E Envision Ophthalmology: A Career Choice A publication of the American Academy of Ophthalmology discussing Ophthalmology as a career choice. Alternate site: "Envision Ophthalmology: A Practical Guide to Ophthalmology as a Career Choice" ESCRS European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons EVS: Enhanced Vision Systems "Innovative Low Vision Solutions For People With Macular Degeneration." Visit this site for information about the Jordy Low Vision kit. The Exploratorium's Cow's Eye Dissection The Cow's Eye Dissection is one of the most popular demonstrations at the Exploratorium. For many years it has helped people satisfy their curiosity about what is inside an eye. The Exploratorium, housed in San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, is a collage of hundred of science, art, and human perception exhibits. E.Y.E.S. Empowered Young Eye-Doctors Society A site for young physicians studying ophthalmology. EyeAtlas Images submitted to the online Atlas of Ophthalmology from physicians worldwide. The Eye Cancer Network Edited by Paul T. Finger, MD.Ocular oncology: diseases, treatment and research. Eye conditions, eye basics, eye dictionary, other links. View photographs of certain eye tumors. Information about radiation, enucleation and more. Includes an online journal. Spanish and German language versions available. Eyecare Business Online Eyecare Business magazine, an industry publication for optical retailers such as opticians and optometrists. The site was launched in January 2000 and contains archived articles from the print magazine. EyeCare America A Public Service Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye Care Info.com One stop resource for eye care & vision information from Dr. Harold Masuda. EyeCareSource.com Eye Care Source provides resources and information about Vision, Eye Care, Contacts, Eyeglasses, etc., for eye care professionals, visitors. Eye Care Sourcebook by Dr. Jay B. Lavine. McGraw-Hill, 2001. Eye Conditions/LensSeeker.com Descriptions of a number of common eye conditions from LensSeeker.com Eye Injuries from MEDLINEplus From the National Library of Medicine, citations and links for the general public about eye injuries. EyePalm.com List of PDA software for ophthalmology with descriptions and ratings. A very helpful site for all vision scientists. Eye Research Network Eye research and disease information. Includes the Mad Scientist Network Ask your questions, experts answer. Includes Books of the Week. Has a list of eye research facilities world wide. EyePathologist.com The EyePathologist is a web-based, instructional environment on the anatomy and pathology of the eye designed to emulate one-to-one interaction with an expert eye pathologist. It is designed for use by a wide range of health professionals from first-year medical students to ophthalmic pathologists as a teaching and reference tool. Registration required. Eye Simulator/Virtual Patient Simulator Highly recommended for ophthalmology residents and medical students. This application provides an eye motion and pupil response simulator, animations to demonstrate neurological testing, and quizzes to test comprehension. It also provides a set of patient cases with various neurological pathologies. The eye motion simulator demonstrates the effects of disabling one or more of the 12 eyes muscles and one or more of the 6 cranial nerves that control eye motion. Requires the plug-in, Shockwave and provides a link to it for downloading. See also the Neurological Eye Simulator Site. The Eye Site Information about nutrition and the eyes Eyetext.net A website for the ophthalmic global community, restricted to eye care professionals and trainees. Includes Monographs, Images, iNotes (short ophthalmic review notes), and Interactive (discussion boards). Back to Top F The Foundation Fighting Blindness The Foundation's purpose is to find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and related retinal degenerative diseases. Frame Fixers Professional eyeglass frame repair. Fran's Vision Training Home Page An Introduction to vision training. Fred's Head Database A source of tips and techniques for and by blind or visually impaired individuals. Freedom of Speech, Inc. Provider of Assistive Computer Technology (ACT) Future Optometrists A website for optometry students and others interested in studying the Vision Sciences. Back to Top G Glaucoma Research Foundation FAQs about glaucoma, fact sheets and other information for patients as well as information designed for glaucoma researchers. Glaucoma Research Programs of AHAF American Health Assistance Foundation's Information about Glaucoma. The organization's goals for this site are to help support research and to educate the public about glaucoma. The site includes information about glaucoma, research in glaucoma, FAQ, illustrations, a list of top eye clinics, and more. Glossary of Terms From Kraff Eye Institute GMET - Global Medical Education & Training A case based teaching resource developed by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and cover areas such as Adnexal and Orbital, Anterior Segment, Cataracts, Glaucoma , Trauma, Endocrine Abnormalities, Diabetic Retinopathy, Contact Lenses and Ocular Motility. Additionally the creators are building up a lectures/ presentations section which includes an Introduction To Telehealth Standards and Refraction. These resources are continually being updated and added to. Gross Anatomy of the Eye Eye Lesson: A one page, interactive diagram useful as a jumping off point for understanding the basic anatomy of the eye. From The Joy of Visual Perception, York University, Toronto, Ontario. Guide to Toys for Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired The American Foundation for the Blind and the American Toy Institute's "Guide to Toys for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired." Useful for adults with visual impairments who wish to participate in play with sighted children. Back to Top H Handbook of Ocular Disease Management Information on how to manage over 50 commonly encountered ocular diseases, signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, recommendations on treatment, and "clinical pearls".. Eyelids & Eyelashes, Conjunctiva & Sclera, Cornea, Uvea, Vitreous & Retina, Optic Nerve & Brain. From the Review of Optometry. Health On the Net (HON): Vision and Eyecare FAQ: index Healthfinder - Eye health Hot Topics search results of Visual Impairment, links about the eye. See Also Healthfinder - Visual Impairment, links about visual impairment. The Hole in My Vision: An Artist's View of His Own Macular Degeneration by Lee Allen The preface and a number of illustrations from the book are posted at this site along with more information.
How We See: The First Steps of Human Vision An article from the Access Excellence project of the National Health Museum. Human Lens Genetic Disease Database: LensNet
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