National WomenÕs Health Report Published by the
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Volume 28
Number 1

This publication was developed in partnership with the Women's Eye Health Task Force based at the Schepens Eye Research Institute.

Published six times a year by National Women's Health Resource Center
157 Broad Street, Suite 315
Red Bank, NJ 07701
 
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Resources

American Academy of Ophthalmology
415-561-8500
www.aao.org
Professional organization of ophthalmologists; offers information about eye health, as well as professional journals and an ophthalmologist directory service.

American Academy of Optometry
301-984-1441
www.aaopt.org
Professional organization for researchers and academic optometrists; offers links to several vision-related resources.

American Optometric Association
1-800-365-2219
www.aoa.org
Professional organization of optometrists; includes an optometrist locator service and information on eye conditions and concerns.

Lighthouse International
1-800-829-0500
www.lighthouse.org
Provides information on eye health, vision impairment and vision rehabilitation, including resources for those who care for a visually impaired friend or relative.

National Eye Institute
301-496-5248
www.nei.nih.gov
Government agency that provides patients, professionals and the general public with information on eye diseases and disorders. Includes research results and educational programs.

Prevent Blindness America
1-800-331-2020
www.preventblindness.org
A volunteer organization that provides information on eye diseases and conditions, as well as tips on eye safety, children's eye health and links to news and resources.

Women's Eye Health Task Force
www.womenseyehealth.org
Provides information about women's eye health and about eye diseases more common in women and what causes them.



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PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
April 2006