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M Macular Degeneration Foundation
see also Macular Degeneration Foundation - Eyesight Vision Central Vision Macular Degeneration International
Information about MDI as well as information about both juvenile and age-related macular degeneration written for patients and families. Macular Degeneration Network
An educational web site for patients with macular degeneration and the health professionals who care for them. Information written for patients about treatment and prevention of MD and more. Macular Degeneration Partnership
Macular Degeneration Help Center. "A comprehensive online resource dedicated to age-related macular degeneration (AMD)." Site is frequently updated with reports about clinical trials and experimental treatments. Visitors can sign up for a free online newsletter. Searchable. Macular Degeneration Program: AHAF (American Health Assistance Foundation)
Treatment, Risk Factors, Symptoms, News, Research, and Resources. The organization's goals for this site are to help support research and to educate the public about macular degeneration.
Marietta Vision
Marietta Vision is a contact lens manufacturer/distributor that offers specialty products to the private practitioner. Selling specialty contact lens products to private eye care practitioners including high definition, multifocal, custom-tinted, and prosthetic contact lenses. Martindale's Health Science Guide - Otolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngology & Ophthalmology Center
A "Medical Multimedia Education and Specialized Information Resource". MEDLINEplus: Eyes and VisionTopics
The National Library of Medicine provides this resource of links to a number of MEDLINE searches, NLM and other government resources, and a host of other English and Spanish resources, all arranged by category. Other MEDLINEplus resources include:
MEDLINEplus: Cataract
MEDLINEPlus: Diabetic Eye Problems
MEDLINEplus: Eye Cancer
MEDLINEplus: Eye Diseases (General)
MEDLINEplus: Eye Injuries
MEDLINEPlus: Eye Wear
MEDLINEplus: Glaucoma
MEDLINEplus: Laser Eye Surgery
MEDLINEplus: Macular Degeneration
MEDLINEPLUS: Refractive Errors
MEDLINEplus: Vision Disorders & Blindness Medscape Ophthalmology Meetings and Courses in Ophthalmology
from the Ocular Surgery News International Edition. Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy - Sec. 8. Ophthalmologic Disorders
Merck and Company 17th edition. 1999 Molecular Vision
A peer-reviewed web journal: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics in Vision. Research Articles with a search engine for searching the journal.
Museum of Vision
A service of Eye Care America, The Museum of Vision educates people about the eye, vision and the history of ophthalmology. Take a virtual tour of selected artifacts beginning with a small ex-voto of a human eye dating from the third-century B.C. The Museum of Vision's permanent collection traces the history of ophthalmology through the years. MyHealthyEyes.com
MyHealthyEyes.com is a free and unique site that provides access to current information about eye care and such diseases as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Use their secure messaging system to ask a specialist in eye health (nurses and other health professionals) about your health and to participate in online forums. From PDHI (Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc.) and sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Pharmacia Ophthalmology. Back to Top N NASA Ames Research Center, The Vision Group
The Vision Science and Technology Group at NASA Ames Research Center. National Association for Visually Handicapped
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. National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Exam guide, exam schedule, application, Test Points and National Board Articles. National Eye Institute
News items, funding availability, links to many free Full Text Pamphlets and booklets for patients, people at risk, and the General Public. Topics include Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma. The"Are you at risk...?"series include: Are you at risk: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Are you at risk: Cataract, Are you at risk: Diabetic Eye Disease, and Are you at risk: Glaucoma. More free publications are available at The Materials List and Order Form. National Federation of Opticianry Schools National Guideline Clearinghouse
A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. NGC is sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans. Offers several entries pertinent to the eye and vision science. National Keratoconus Foundation
About keratoconus, research overview, a newsletter, and other keratoconus links, Also, information about the Foundation. National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (Library of Congress) National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation National Sjogren's Syndrome Association
About the organization, Finding Help, Symptoms/Information, related diseases. NEIBank
A project for the ocular genomics community. Includes data for several human eye cDNA libraries. The Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)
Information for patients and professionals. Patient information articles run the gamut from visual hallucinations to convergence insufficiency syndrome. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
Professional Society information for members as well as some patient informational brochures on such topics as migraines, myasthenia gravis, pseudotumor cerebri, and thyroid eye disease. Nutrition and the Eye
RNIB page regarding nutrition and how it affects the eye.
See also Nutrition and the Eye (pdf file) from optometry today (UK). Nystagmus Network
Information about nystagmus. Back to Top O Ocular Motor Apraxia
Written for the layperson concerned about OMA.Support groups, mailing list, message board, a bibliography about OMA. Ocular Surgery News
A news magazine designed for Ocular Professionals. Full test news items, information about conferences and meetings, full color discussions of current surgical techniques. Find articles from Ocular Surgery News United States, Domestic Edition and all SLACK Incorporated websites. Ocutech, Inc.
Low Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration and Other Visual Impairments. One hundred one contact lenses (101-contact-lenses.com)
A site that compares contact lenses and online pricing for contact lenses. Online Journal of Ophthalmology
This international journal provides the opportunity for rapid peer-reviewed publication and video and audio presentations concerning basic and clinical aspects of ophthalmology and related field. It was first published in October of 1997. Includes Original papers, short communications, original case reports, and multimedia presentations. English or German language editions available. Online Journal of World Ophthalmological Events
Congresses, Meetings, Conferences, Courses - Programs, Abstracts, Announcements for ophthalmology events worldwide. (May take a minute to load, be patient) Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Eye Disorders
A list of lists about the eye.
Ophthalmic Pathology
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The official journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Contents, Guide to authors, subscription information, and full text articles for subscribers. Ophthalmic Standardized Echography
Courses, workshops, training programs, examples, and links to national and international organizations about standardized echography in the eye. Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
Recent issues of Ophthalmic Lasers and Surgery. Ophthalmologica
S. Karger AG, Basel, Ophthalmologica Tables of Contents. Ophthalmology Image Library
Images for use by members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery for non-commercial purposes. Ophthalmology Journals Online
Links to many Ophthalmology journals on the web in some format. Ophthalmology - Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Table of contents, instructions for authors, some full-text articles. Ophthalmology Review Journal
Five years of the Ophthalmology Review Journal arranged by Subject: Anterior Segment: Cataract and Cornea; General Ophthalmology; Glaucoma; Neuro-Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery; Pediatrics and Strabismus; Refractive Surgery; Retina and Vitreous. Articles can be searched or browsed by topic, journal title, and keyword. Ophthalmology Times
The online version of the news magazine. Ophthoguide.com
Ophthalmology Internet Search Engine and MEDLINE searching customized for ophthalmology. Optcom.com
Optometric Computing. Items and news of interest to the optometry field. Especially of note is the Optcom JobSite with job postings in optometry. JobSite is a fully-automated, database-driven placement system allowing you to create your own provider or seeker advertisement and have it posted for others to see immediately. Optical Illusions: Akiyoshi's illusion pages
Illusions created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, Department of Psychology, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan. Caution: Anomalous motion illusions images might make observers feel sick. The Opticians Association of America
Opticians Association of America general information, membership information, optician forum, information about continuing education, web site announcements. OptiStock | Market Insight for Vision Care Investors
This site provides news and information about the 60 to 70 publicly traded vision care companies. Also sign up for the weekly email newsletter.
OSA OpticsNet
Optical Society of America. Optics and Photonics research, applications, and industry news. Orbital Implants
On-line Movements from Integrated Orbital Implants. Information about developments in ocular implants and artificial eyes. Orthoptics Online
American Association of Certified Orthoptics and The American Orthoptic Council website with Continuting Opportunities, training programs, the American Orthoptic Journal and more. Back to Top P Pediatric Keratoplasty Association
An association dedicated to the study of Pediatric Keratoplasty. Site includes Physician and Patient information areas, research information, newsletters, meeting information for physicians and an interactive web board. Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP) from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
PPPs provide evidence based guidance for the pattern of practice, not for the care of a particular individual. Presbyopia.org - Varilux Presbyopia Forum
A resource for optometrists, opticians, ophthalmologists, researchers, students and journalists. Over 800 pages and documents of information on the presbyopes, the business and the correction of presbyopia are now available to read or download. News, events, downloadable scientific reports and publications, links to other web sites of possible interest to eye care professionals including associations, universities, trade magazines. Users may also join the monthly mailing list. Prevent Blindness America
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. Previze
Ophthalmic surgical planning and diagnostic software. See especially Online Tools where calculation tools can be used: vertex, spherocylinder combination, post keratorefractive central corneal power, secondary and exchange IOL power calculator. Also. refractive error diagnosis, and refractive surgery approval and outcome map. Registration required. PRK today
Information on excimer laser eye surgery, photorefractive keratectomy (prk) and other refractive eye surgery such as RK, ALK and LASIK. Use the site map (a link at the bottom of the page), it's easier to figure out where things are. Protect Your Eyesight
Suggestions about how to reduce the risk of developing eye disease. Back to Top | 
