Website References
for IACLE Members
Visual Impairment and Related Conditions, Low Vision Practice
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Category
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Website address
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Description
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Edu/Pract
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http://i-care.net |
The Eye Site. Information about nutrition
and the eye. |
Jnl
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/eye/newsletter.html |
Retinal Transplant Newsletter. (Columbia
University for Retinal Research.) |
Jnl
|
http://www.retinajournal.com |
Retina: The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous
Diseases, Lippncott. Journal Contents, search the Retina Archives,
calender of events, news and announcements, retina-related societies,
retina-related resources and sites. |
Org/Edu
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http://www.cochraneeyes.org/ |
Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group. International
network of individuals working to prepare, maintain and promote
access to systematic reviews of interventions to treat or prevent
eye diseases or visual impairment. |
Org/Pat
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http://www.eyecarefoundation.com/ |
Eye Care Foundation. Non-profit foundation
providing information and resources for patients with macular
degeneration, eye cancer and related eye diseases. |
Pat
|
http://helpinghands4theblind.com |
Helping Hands for the Blind. |
Pat
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http://www.abvi-goodwill.org/ |
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
National organization offers medical information about blindness
and access to peer-support groups. Find tips for prevention and
detection. |
Pat
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http://www.jgb.org |
Jewish Guild for the Blind. |
Pat
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http://www.navh.org |
National Association for Visually Handicapped
(NAVH). |
Pat
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http://www.prevent-blindness.org |
Website for Prevent Blindness America -a
volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting
blindness and saving sight. |
Pat
|
http://www.spedex.com/napvi/ |
National Association for Parents of the Visually
Impaired. |
Pract
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http://www.eyesight.org |
Macular Degeneration Foundation. |
Pract
|
http://www.lowvision.org/Default.htm |
The Low Vision Gateway - Low Vision Specialist
Directory. |
Pract
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http://www.vrmny.com/cotm18.htm |
The Vitroeus-Retina-Macula Consultants of
New York, USA. The Case of the Month. |
Pract/Edu
|
http://www.lighthouse.org |
Lighthouse International. |
Pract/Edu
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http://www.lowvisioninfo.org |
Low Vision Information Center. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.diabetes.org |
American Diabetes Association. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.hicom.net/~oedipus/blind.html |
Blindness-related resources on the web and
beyond. |
Pract/Pat
|
http://www.independentliving.com |
Independent Living Aids, Inc. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.ioi.com |
Integrated Orbital Implants. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.jdf.org |
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF). |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.lowvision.org/disease.htm |
Eye Disease and Related Support Groups. Most
Common Low Vision Conditions. Includes: macular degeneration
and dystrophies, retinitis pigmentosa, rod and cone dystrophies
and Usher's syndromes, diabetic retinopathy, albinism, glaucoma
and other low vision conditions. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.macular-degeneration.org/ |
The Macular Degeneration Network. Describes
an ocular test utilizing fluorescein dye and the normal workings
of the eye. Discusses macular degeneration and its treatment. |
Pract/Pat
|
http://www.maxiaids.com |
Maxi Aids and Appliances for Independent
Living. |
Pract/Pat
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http://www.nyise.org/eye.htm |
hotbraille.com - Blindness Resource Center.
Comprehensive site offers details on glaucoma, macular degeneration,
retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt's disease and serpiginous choroiditis. |
