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EYE
HEALTH RESOURCES
The following is a list of organizations and Web sites providing vision and eye health information and resources.
American
Academy of Ophthalmology
www.aao.org
The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (eye doctors) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. Web site contains a searchable directory by state and zip code of ophthalmologists.
American College of Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, including those related to dry eye syndrome. Web site contains patient information.
American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org
The American Optometric Association is an advocate for the profession and serves optometrists in meeting the eye care needs of the public. The objectives of the association are centered on improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care. Web site contains patient information.
Cornea Society
www.corneasociety.org
The Cornea Society was founded to promote the knowledge and exchange of scientific ideas relating to the cornea and the anterior segment of the eye. It serves as the collective voice of corneal specialists in the United States to ophthalmic and governmental agencies.
Focus on Dry Eye
www.focusondryeye.com
Focus on Dry Eye is a consumer-based Web site that provides information on chronic dry eye syndrome, questions to ask your health care professional, FAQs and a list of resources.
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
www.stopsarcoidosis.org
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease, a multi-system disease that causes inflammation of the body's tissues, including the eyes. Since establishment in 2000, FSR has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands of patients, their families and their physicians as well as funded several domestic and international research efforts.
The
Glaucoma Foundation
www.glaucomafoundation.org
Provides access to support groups, Ask the Doctor column, news about glaucoma research, a downloadable guide for patients and families about glaucoma and other educational materials, including Glaucoma Foundation newsletter.
Lighthouse
International
Tel. 1-800-829-0500
www.lighthouse.org
A worldwide resource on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation, providing education, research, advocacy and rehabilitation.
Lupus Foundation of America
www.lupus.org
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus. Its mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure.
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
www.npwh.org
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health mission is to assure the provision of quality health care to women of all ages by nurse practitioners. NPWH defines quality health care to be inclusive of an individual's physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
National
Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov
As one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute (NEI) conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. Web site includes current clinical research studies on eye disorders and diseases; patient information library; low-vision information; and patient information in Spanish.
National Rosacea Society
www.rosacea.org
The National Rosacea Society's mission is to improve the lives of people with rosacea by raising awareness, providing public health information and supporting research on this widespread but little-known disorder.
Prevent
Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org
A volunteer organization dedicated to eye health and safety. Web site includes a state-by-state directory of Prevent Blindness screening programs, services and resources.
Rosacea Research and Development Institute
www.irosacea.org
Established by rosaceans for rosaceans, the Rosacea Research & Development Institute (RRDi) is a member-driven organization founded with the purpose of researching rosacea. Ocular rosacea can cause eyelid inflammation and be a major cause of evaporative dry eye.
The
Schepens Eye Research Institute
www.eri.harvard.edu
The Schepens Eye Research Institute is the largest independent eye research institute in America. The Schepens' Web site provides eye disease information and resources, in addition to access to a volunteer patient liaison, who-via phone or e-mail-can provide information on eye disease, related research, low vision resources or physician referrals.
The
Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation
www.sjogrens.org
Provides patients and the general public with information about Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") syndrome, a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands.
Women's
Eye Health Task Force
www.womenseyehealth.org
Mission is to educate public about greater prevalence of eye diseases in women due to women's longer lives and exacerbation due to nutritional habits, smoking and environmental causes. Provides information about women's eye health, eye disease prevention and eye care.
This publication and the DRY EYE HOT JOBS rankings are part of a NWHRC educational initiative, sponsored by Allergan, Inc.
Create Date: 6/30/2005
Date Last Updated: 7/9/07