American Academy of Ophthalmology

Information for general public presented by national professional organization regarding eye disease, eye care and other vision-related resources.

American Council of the Blind

National membership organization for blind and visually impaired people.

American Foundation for the Blind

A national clearinghouse for information regarding non-medical aspects of blindness and vision impairment.

The Blind/Visually Impaired Ring

An Internet resource for blind or visually impaired students and their educators.

The Children's Vision Alliance

Information about vision problems in children, including commonly undiagnosed problems that impede learning.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness

A national organization that funds research at over 40 prominent institutions, and provides information for eye care specialists, professionals and affected families.

Glaucoma Research Foundation

A national nonprofit focusing on research, public awareness and patient education about glaucoma.

Lighthouse International

This nonprofit provides information about eye diseases, adaptive technology and low vision resources, as well as direct services to visually impaired people in New York State.

Macular Degeneration Foundation

Dedicated to discovering the cause and developing cures for macular degeneration, and promoting the development of improved vision enhancement and rehabilitation aids.

The Macular Degeneration Partnership

A non-profit organization made up of patients, families, researchers, physicians, industry partners and workers in the fields of vision and aging. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, easily understood and up to the minute information about macular degeneration to the public.

National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research

A non-profit advocacy organization made up of a coalition of professional, consumer, and industry organizations involved in research in eye and vision disorders.

National Eye Institute

Focuses on research to discover safe and effective methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the visual system.

National Federation of the Blind

A consumer organization of blind people working together to improve opportunities for the blind and promoting public understanding of blindness.

Prevent Blindness America®

National volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.

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