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American Academy of Ophthalmology
Address:
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
Phone:
1-415-561-8500
Internet Address:
http://www.aao.org/
http://www.geteyesmart.org/
Description of services provided:
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the professional association of ophthalmologists (eye MDs). Ophthalmologists are specialized doctors licensed to provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical care. The Academy offers a variety of public services including information and helplines for vision problems related to glaucoma, diabetes, senior eyecare, and other vision problems.
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Address:
P.O. Box 515
Northhampton, MA 01061-0515
Phone:
1-413-268-7660
Internet address:
http://www.macular.org
Description of services provided:
AMDF provides information on macular degeneration, Stargardt’s Disease, and related issues, such as health and nutrition tips, drugs, and depression. They also provide support and information on legal issues, vision aids, news, and a care and services directory.
Lighthouse International
Address:
111 East 59th St.
New York, NY 10022-1202
Phone:
1-212-821-9200
Internet Address:
http://www.lighthouse.org/
Description of services provided:
Lighthouse International offers worldwide resources for vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. The resources include: courses, publications, a newsletter, guides to vision devices, and a wide variety of weblinks.
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Address:
P.O. Box 531313
Henderson, NV 89053
Phone:
1-888-633-3937
Internet address:
http://www.eyesight.org
Description of services provided:
MDF provides information on many types of macular degeneration and includes pictures, an eye test, glossary of terms, reports, research, a chat room, news, a newsletter, books, and tapes.
National Eye Institute
Address:
2020 Vision Place
Bethesda, MD 20892-3655
Phone:
1-301-496-5248
Internet address:
http://www.nei.nih.gov
Description of services provided:
NEI provides a wealth of information on eye diseases and disorders, vision care resources, news, materials, photos, images, videos, eye education programs, and information about clinical studies.
Last reviewed February 2009 by Christopher Cheyer, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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