Also consider checking the medical library at a nearby University or Hospital. The reference librarian can help you find information on a specific eye disease or condition. You may also want to search Med Line the computer database of the National Library of Medicine. www.nlm.nih.gov Some Public Libraries offer access to this database and others. ex. Infotracker Mdx Health Digest.�

American Academy of Ophthamology
Public Information Program
PO Box 7424
San Francisco, CA. 94120-7424
Phone: (415) 561-8555 Ext. 223
Web site: www.eyenet.org
Brochures and eye fact sheets on visual impairment and related eye conditions.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Web site: www.ajo.com

American Academy of Optometry
Web site: www.aaopt.org

EyeMDLink.com
Morrison Medical Office Bldg.
1014 Memorial Drive, Suite 312
Denison, TX 75020
Website: http://www.eyemdlink.com/default.asp
E-mail links:
General Questions/Comments:
[email protected]
Chris A. Knobbe, M.D.
Founder and President
[email protected]
The only website dedicated to the education of the eye care consumer, written and prepared exclusively by board-certified ophthalmologists (EyeMDs). This site will soon feature a powerful search mechanism to help you find the right EyeMD for your particular concern, whether that concern be a desire for refractive surgery to reduce dependence on eyewear, cosmetic eyelid or facial surgery, or treatment of any pathologic eye condition. Every attempt has been made to be thorough and complete, yet to present the information in a manner that is readable and understandable to the non-physician.
The largest body of ophthalmic information online written exclusively by board-certified EyeMDs. If you desire to receive continual updates and cutting-edge information on the latest developments in the rapidly advancing field of ophthalmology, please register for our e-newsletter. Please be advised that the information contained within this site is not intended as personal medical advice, and should not be construed as information to augment, replace, or supplant the medical advice given by your individual physician.

Emedicine: Instant Access to the Minds of Medicine
Web site: http://www.emedicine.com/
consumer health site www.eMedicineHealth.com
PharmD: eMedicine's professional and institutional subscription site is www.iMedicine.com.
aboutus
Launched in 1996, www.eMedicine.com comprises the largest and most current Clinical Knowledge Base available to physicians and health professionals. Nearly 10,000 physician authors and editors contribute to the eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base, which contains articles on 7,000 diseases and disorders. The evidence-based content-updated 24/7-provides the latest practice guidelines in 62 medical specialties. eMedicine's professional content undergoes 4 levels of physician peer review
In May 2003, eMedicine launched a new consumer health site www.eMedicineHealth.com. With more than 5500 pages of health content, the site contains articles written by physicians for patients and consumers. Each article is reviewed by 2 physicians and a PharmD. Current medical information is available in the Health Resource, First Aid and Emergencies, and Lifestyle and Wellness Centers.
The eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base contains 30,000 multimedia files and features the largest online repository of medical education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and optometrists.
eMedicine.com, Inc. is a privately held company and has a corporate publishing and business office in Omaha, Nebraska, and a technology center in Syracuse, New York. The company also has offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Lafayette, New Jersey; and St. Louis, Missouri.

Lighthouse International
Information & Resource Service
111 E. 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 821-9200
Toll Free: (800) 829-0500
TTY (212) 821-9703
Fax: (212) 821-9707
Web site: www.lighthouse.org
Information about eye disorders, vision rehabilitation, low vision care, support groups, resources including adaptive computer technology, reading and recreation options for people with visual impairment.

Leber's Optic Neuropathy Site
http://jim.leeder.users.btopenworld.com/LHON/lhonhome.htm

Low Vision Network
University of Minnesota
Web site: www.vision.psych.umn.edu/lovnet.html
E-mail: [email protected]

Massachusetts Eye and Infirmary Dept. of Ophthalmology
Web site: www.meei.harvard.edu

Med Web
Web site: www.emory.edu (click on Med Web on emory web page)

National Eye Institute
Bldg. 31 Room 6A32
Bethesda, MD. 20892
Phone: (301) 496-5248
Web site: www.nei.nih.gov

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (800) FIGHT-MS (344-4867)
The MS Information Sourcebook produced by the National MS Society. Information and links on Optic Neuritis and its relation to MS

National Mental Health Association
Phone: (800) 969-6642

National Organization for Rare Diseases
PO Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT.06812
(203) 746-6518
(800) 447-6673
Web site: www.rarediseases.org
E-mail: [email protected]

Ocular Surgery News
Web site: www.slackinc.com/eye/osn/osnhome.html

Prevent Blindness America
500 E. Remington Rd.
Schaumburg, IL. 60173
Phone: (847) 843-2020
Toll Free: (800) 331-2020
Web site: www.preventblindness.org
Large print information on eye conditions. Toll free information line. Vision screening and community service through local affiliates Grants for eye and vision research.

Resources for Rehabilitation
33 Bedford St.
Lexington, MA. 02420
Phone: (716) 862-6455
Fax: (781) 862-7515
Web site: www.rfr.org
Publishes large print directories: Living with low vision, a resource guide for people with sight loss. Resources for Elders with disabilities, and large print resource lists.

Review of Ophthalmology
Web site: www.revopth.com

Vision Community Services
A Div. of the MA. Association for the Blind
23A Elm St.
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 926-4232
Fax (617) 926-1412
Web site: www.mablind.org
Publishes VCS Resource List. Available in large print or audiocassette. Lists resources for the visually impaired.

Other Internet or email resources for information

American Council of the Blind
Web site: www.acb.org

American Foundation for the Blind
Web site: www.afb.org

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Web site: www.ascrs.org

Association for Macular Diseases
Web site: www.macula.org
E-mail: [email protected]

Foundation Fighting Blindness
Web site: www.blindness.org

Genetic Alliance
Web site: www.geneticalliance.org
E-mail: [email protected]

Glaucoma Research Foundation
Web site: www.glaucoma.org

Macular Degeneration Foundation
Web site: www.macd.net

National Association for the Visually Handicapped
Web site: www.navh.org

National Keretconis Foundation
Web site: www.csmc.edu/nkcf
E-mail: [email protected]

National Organization for Albinism and hyper pigmentation
Web site: www.albinism.org
E-mail: [email protected]

National Rehabilitation Information Center
Web site: www.naric.com/naric

National Organization on Rare Diseases
Web site: www.rarediseases.org
E-mail: [email protected]

R P List (retinal degeneration discussion list)
E-mail:[email protected]
In body of message type "subscribe RP List " followed by your real name.
Subscribers will receive all messages posted on the list, and can post their own in return

Email: [email protected]