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General Resources

National Eye Institute - Search a wide range of patient information.
Eye Resources on the Internet (list of links from the University of Iowa)
Eye Care Links (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Ecureme.com features extensive information about eye disorders and vision care.
The Eye Site - Interactive Atlas for Eye Care (International Council of Ophthalmology), a guide to finding information and resources related to eye care and ophthalmology around the world.
AgingEye Times   provides extensive information on age-related eye diseases, the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the US.
Medscape includes news from many medical specialties.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness provides free information on Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, and Usher Syndrome.
This vision simulation site is designed to help you better understand the possible progression of some of the more common eye diseases and conditions.
WebMD may be searched for patient information about many eye and vision-related topics.

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Glossaries

National Eye Institute Glossary of Vision Terms
Medical Dictionary (MedicineNet)
Cataract and Refractive Eye Care Glossary (American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery)

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Astigmatism/Myopia

Astigmatism FAQ (Alberta Association of Optometrists)
About Astigmatism (allaboutvision.com)
Myopia (allaboutvision.com)

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Cancer

Choroidal Melanoma (Johns Hopkins University)
Choroidal Metastasis (Eye Cancer Network)
Choroidal Nevus (Eye Cancer Network)
Choroidal Osteoma (Eye Cancer Network)
Conjunctival Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
Eyelid Skin Cancer (The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Eyelid Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
Intraocular Melanoma (National Cancer Institute)
Iris Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
Orbital Tumors (Eye Cancer Network)
Retinoblastoma (Principal Health News)

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Cataract

Consumer's Guide to Cataracts (New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians)
Cataract and Lens of the Eye (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Cataract - Frequently Asked Questions andPatient Guide are available from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Cataract - Information for Patients (National Eye Institute)
Are You at Risk for Cataract? (National Eye Institute)
Cataract in Childhood (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston)

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Cornea

Corneal Abrasion (Review of Optometry Online)
Corneal Disease (National Eye Institute)
Corneal Foreign Body (Review of Optometry Online)
Corneal Ulcers (Harvard University)
Keratitis (Principal Health News)
Keratoconus (National Keratoconus Foundation)

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Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy (National Eye Institute)
Eye Care and Retinopathy (American Diabetes Association)
Diabetic Eye Problems (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

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Eye Safety/Emergency Care

Eye Safety -- Home, Sports, Children (Prevent Blindness America)
Eye Safety and Sports (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Bungee Cords (State Compensation Insurance Fund) 
Fireworks and Eye Safety (Aetna InteliHealth)
Orbital Trauma (The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Using Eye Drops and Ointments (Digital Journal of Ophthalmology)
Night Vision - 8 Ways to Minimize the Problems Associated with Night Vision (Sola Optical)

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma Facts and Resources (Glaucoma Research Foundation)
Glaucoma Information for Patients (National Eye Institute)
Consumer's Guide to Glaucoma (New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians)
Are you at Risk for Glaucoma? (National Eye Institute)
Important Facts About Glaucoma (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

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Retina

Choroidal Hemangioma (Eye Cancer Network)
Von Hippel's Angioma (Eye Cancer Network)

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