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Richmond Eye Associates
Eye Health Online Resources
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Eye Related Web Sites (links)
Last verified and updated
5/25/07
Clinical Trials Site
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This is a database of current clinical trials for all medical conditions,
offered by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of
Medicine. Over 4000 ongoing and recruiting studies are listed, with over 75
being related to eye conditions.
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Large volume of information on eye disease, refractive surgery, current
events, and other topics.
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Information on eye disorders, refractive surgery, and cataract.
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Listing of ophthalmologists across the country.
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Current information and events concerning eye health, disease, and
refractive surgery. This site is mainly designed for ophthalmologists, and
thus is highly technical. However, it does contain cutting edge information.
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Current information and events concerning eye health, disease, and
refractive surgery. This site is mainly designed for ophthalmologists and is
highly technical. It does contain cutting edge information and older issues
can be referenced.
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This website offers a comprehensive information about common eye disorders, treatment, and updates on vision related developments. An "Ask the Expert" Section allows registered users to ask
questions about all aspects of eye problems. There is also much
information on low-vision rehabilitation.
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This website provides information
and support to persons diagnosed with keratoconus. The NKCF publishes a
newsletter, distributes patient information booklets, provides physician
referrals, helps start local support groups and maintains this website for
patient information and discussion.
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A fascinating website discussing
and illustrating the aura of migraine headache.
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This is an education initiative of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Lasik screening
guidelines to help patients determine if they are a good candidate for the procedure as well as information about Lasik itself is presented.
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This is a website of the federal government (the FDA) that objectively realistically discusses the risks and
benefits of LASIK. It also discusses the procedure itself, features of good and bad candidates for the procedure,
FDA-approved lasers, and details about the procedure.
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This site of the Federal Trade Commission in cooperation with the Academy of
Ophthalmology discusses risks and benefits of Lasik surgery, details about
finding a surgeon, and tips about Lasik.
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Question and Answers about Lasik and other types of refractive surgery.
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To address the growing impact of
vision loss on the aging US population, the American Foundation for the
Blind (AFB) has launched the foundation's Senior Site. This site is
designed to help affected individuals and their families cope with the
problems posed by conditions such as age-related macular degeneration,
glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy including offering tips for maintaining a
safe home environment, instructional videos, and links to local low-vision
resources.
National Association of the
Visually Handicapped (http://www.Navh.org)
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Reference sources, support groups, and information on ocular disorders.
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Low vision information and a message board for questions and answers.
Large text available.
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A free library program of audio and Braille materials sent postage free to eligible borrowers.
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Patient resources and summaries of foundation-supported investigations
into degenerative retinal disorders.
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A site by Lighthouse International offering advocacy, news, and education for people with low vision.
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Special products such as tools and media for the blind are offered.
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From the
American Health Assistance Foundation, this site includes diagrams, simulations and fact sheets.
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Information on macular (retinal) disorders and support group.
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Online newsletter, "The Magnifier", is available concerning
macular degeneration.
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Up to date information on macular degeneration and a detailed day by day
description of one individual's experience with visual loss resulting from
this condition. Photographs and graphical illustrations of the visual
effects of this retinal condition.
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An excellent and up-to-date collection of informational sites about
retinitis pigmentosa and other degenerative retinal diseases. Support groups
and E-mail bulletins are available.
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This site discusses albinism and other related conditions, has message boards, and offers
extensive publication information and links to other sites.
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Glaucoma information from the American Health Assistance Foundation, including simulations, diagrams, and fact sheets.
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Information concerning treatment and diagnosis of glaucoma.
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A site devoted to education, research, and practical support for people with glaucoma.
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This site is devoted to different types of
ocular and orbital malignancies, including photographs, ways that the cancer
presents itself, and treatment options. The site includes malignancies of
the eyelid, conjunctiva, iris, choroid, optic nerve, and orbit. It is
written by a prominent specialist in ocular malignancies, Dr. Finger.
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Information on disorders affecting the eyelids,
orbit, tear drainage system, Botox, and more. Also a directory for finding a board certified oculoplastic surgeon.
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