Valuable Links
AMD Alliance International
The AMD Alliance International strives to bring knowledge, help and hope to individuals and families around the world affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The Macular Degeneration Partnership
(MDP) provides accurate, timely and unbiased information on age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Macular Degeneration Support
MD Support is a world-wide non-profit public service organization founded by retired educator Dan Roberts. Its mission since 1995 has been to provide information and support for people who are affected by macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases.
Macular Degeneration International
Macular Degeneration International has become a support organization for The Foundation Fighting Blindness which combines the strength of The Foundation’s research mission to find treatments and cures for Macular Degeneration with MDI’s mission to help people lead independent and rewarding lives.
Low Vision Society
Devoted to issues of vision loss, low vision aids, vision rehabilitation
and the role of the doctor - low vision specialist.
Lighthouse International
Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is the leading non-profit organization worldwide dedicated to preserving vision and to helping people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives.
NEHEP - Low Vision Program
This program is designed to create awareness among children and adults, their families and friends, and the general public about available low vision rehabilitation services.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world's largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired. Celebrating 150 years, 1858-2008.
The Low Vision Gateway
The Low Vision Gateway was created to be your starting point to access information on the World Wide Web related to the fields of low vision rehabilitation and blindness.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is an independent non-profit organization founded in August of 1974 to disseminate information about anterior segment ophthalmic surgery.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatments of cataracts.
The Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC)
An initiative established by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS.
Diabetic Association
The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
MayoClinic.com - Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, prevention of this serious diabetes-related eye disease.
NEI - Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy
Information that was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about diabetic retinopathy.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Since 1978, the Glaucoma Research Foundation has funded innovative research and provided educational materials about glaucoma.
The Glaucoma Foundation
Established in 1984, the Glaucoma Foundation is the premier not-for-profit organization committed to leading the fight against glaucoma and to identifying new treatments and cures.
Children's Glaucoma Foundation
The Children's Glaucoma Foundation was formed by a group of physicians, parents of children with glaucoma, and concerned citizens. Childhood glaucoma is a rare disease occurring in 1 in 10,000 children. Yet, this disease is a leading cause of blindness in infants and children.
National Eye Institute (NEI)
The National Eye Institute (NEI) was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. As one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a non-profit organization that funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.
FamilyConnect
FamilyConnect is an online, multimedia community created by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI). This site gives parents of visually impaired children a place to support each other, share stories and concerns, and link to local resources.
AFB Senior Site
This site has helpful information and solutions for seniors with eye conditions and their friends and family.
IU Eye Care Organizations
Indiana University School of Optometry EyeSite: links to Eye Care Organizations