Eye Related Web Sites

Choose a category below for a list of eye related websites:

General Eye Information

• American Academy of Ophthalmology Eyenet (www.aao.org)

Large volume of information on eye disease, refractive surgery, current events, and other topics.

• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery site (www.ascrs.org)

Information on eye disorders, refractive surgery, and cataract.

• Eyeworld Magazine (www.eyeworld.org)

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.

• Get Eye Smart (www.geteyesmart.org)

Information on eye disorders, refractive surgery, and cataract.

• National Eye Institute (www.nei.nih.gov)

Information on eye disorders.

• Ocular Surgery News Magazine website (www.osnsupersite.com)

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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Cataract / Lens Implant Surgery / Lifestyle Lenses

• The Acrysof Restor Lens Implant (www.acrysofrestor.com)

The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens implant has been uniquely designed to improve vision at all distances – up close, far away and everything in-between – giving cataract patients their best chance ever to live free of glasses. 

• Crystalens Cataract Lens (www.crystalens.com)

Unlike standard cataract replacement lenses, Crystalens® lenses correct your cataracts and give you back your full range of vision. They flex like your eye's natural lens, allowing you to see better at all distances.

• Eye Surgery Education (www.eyesurgeryeducation.org)

Information and education about cataract and vision correction surgery

• Read Clearly Again (www.readclearlyagain.com)

Information and education about cataract and vision correction surgery

• Tecnis Multifocal Cataract Lens (www.tecnismultifocal.com)

It’s an advanced implantable lens, empowering you with high-quality vision in any light condition, from near to far distances—and everything in between.

• Toric Cataract Lens (www.allaboutvision.com)

For cataract patients with astigmatism, successful cataract surgery is only half the battle toward regaining quality vision.

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Glaucoma

• Glaucoma Information (www.ahaf.org/glaucoma)

Glaucoma information from National Glaucoma Research, a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, including simulations, diagrams, and fact sheets.

• Glaucoma Research Foundation (www.glaucoma.org)

Information concerning treatment and diagnosis of glaucoma.

• The Glaucoma Foundation (www.glaucomafoundation.org)

A site devoted to education, research, and practical support for people with glaucoma.

• Travatanz website (www.travatanz.com)

Information about Glaucoma and use of the medication

• Xalatan website (www.xalatan.com)

Information about Glaucoma and use of the medication

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Retinal Disorders

• Macular Degeneration Information (www.ahaf.org/macular/about/maabout.htm)

From the American Health Assistance Foundation, this site includes diagrams, simulations and fact sheets.

• Association for Macular Diseases (www.macula.org)

Information on macular (retinal) disorders and support group.

• The Macular Degeneration Foundation (www.eyesight.org)

Online newsletter, "The Magnifier", is available concerning macular degeneration.

• Age Related Macular Degeneration and Choroidal Neovascularization (www.brianseye.com)

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.

• John Wenberg's Retinitis Pigmentosa page (www.jwen.com/rp/rp.html)

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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Contact Lens Information

• Contact Lens Council (www.mycontactlenses.org)

Contact Lens Council offers contact lens information, questions and answers.

• Your Healthy Eyes (www.yourhealthyeyes.com)

Information on Dry eyes and contact lens care.

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Corneal Disease

• National Keratoconus Foundation (www.nkcf.org)

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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Dry Eyes

• Your Healthy Eyes (www.yourhealthyeyes.com)

Information on Dry eyes and contact lens care.

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Oculoplastics (eyelids and orbit)

• EyePlastics.com (www.eyeplastics.com)

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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Ocular and Orbital Cancer

• Eye Cancer.com (www.eyecancer.com)

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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Low Vision Resources

• American Foundation for the Blink (AFB) (www.afb.org/seniorsitehome.asp)

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 (www.Navh.org)

Reference sources, support groups, and information on ocular disorders.

• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (www.loc.gov/nls)

A free library program of audio and Braille materials sent postage free to eligible borrowers.

• Foundation Fighting Blindness (www.blindness.org)

Patient resources and summaries of foundation-supported investigations into degenerative retinal disorders.

• Lighthouse For The Blind (www.lighthousepalmbeaces.org)

A site by Lighthouse For The Blind offering assistance, news, and education for people with low vision.

• American Printing House for the Blind (www.aph.org)

Special products such as tools and media for the blind are offered.

• Research to Prevent Blindness (www.rpbusa.org)

Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) is the leading voluntary health organization supporting eye research directed at the prevention, treatment or eradication of all diseases that threaten vision.

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