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AAOSE	American Association for Ophthalmic Standardized Echography
AAPOSHome Page	American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. A resource for Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Strabismologists, related personnel and patients.
Academic Positions in Ophthalmology	Job listings for Academic Positions Available in Ophthalmology. If this link does not work, you may navigate to Ophthalmology or search from the
Academic Physician and Scientist Site.	Largest compilation of openings available in academic medicine
Adaptive Technology for the Internet:	Making Electronic resources available to all by Barbara T. Mates. A web book from ALA Editions.
Adjustment to Blindness and Visual Impairment	The Human Potential To Live With Blindness by Robert Leslie Newman, Creighton University. The human potential to successfully adjust to and live with blindness and visual impairment. Includes Thought Provoker, a discussion forum on blindness and visual impairment is presented and available for reading and response.
Administrative Eyecare	The quarterly publication for professionals in ophthalmic practice management, provides focused, up-to-date information on such topics as efficiency, marketing strategies, skill development, legal concerns, personnel issues, and legislative changes. Tables of Contents plus Selected Recent articles. Information for Authors.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Facts for Patients	Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for "straight-ahead" activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. From the National Eye Institute.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Risk Factors	"Are You at Risk For Age-Related Macular Degeneration?" from the National Eye Institute.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Status of Research	National Eye Institute Statement on the status of research on AMD. March 1997. The Senate Appropriations Committee, in its report accompanying the fiscal year 1997 Appropriations Bill, has requested a report from the National Eye Institute (NEI). The Committee has urged the NEI to "accelerate and encourage research in age-related macular degeneration (AMD)," and has asked NEI to provide a status report on research and prospects for the future.
AgingEye Times	AgingEye Times is an online resource of current information on diseases of the aging eye like cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. AgingEye, the online review journal of AgingEye Times, can also be accessed freely. Online automated scoring questionnaires on Dry eyes, Glaucoma Symptoms and Vision health provide useful quantification of your vision health. AgingEye Times is a media outlet for the National Eye Institute (NEI), USA, and will bring readers the latest press release from the NEI.
All About Vision	This website was launched in January 2000 to provide consumers with an independent source of trustworthy information on eye health and vision correction options.
All India Ophthalmological Society	All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) is the largest Associations of Eye Surgeons in India with around 9000 Active Members.
ALZ Augenklinik München	Das Augen Lazer Zentrum. Since 1993, the alz eye clinic in Munich specialized in all kinds of corrective eye surgery to enhance vision.
Amblyopia: A Mother's View	"I have created this page in the hope of putting down my thoughts and feelings concerning the course of treatment for my daughter Ann's amblyopia. I hope to add pictures and a list of the links to articles that I mention. My journal entries are based on letters that I have sent to friends and family that I keep updated on Ann's progress. " - Kate Grosmaire
Amblyopia or "Lazy Eye": NeuroVision's Treatment	“Lazy Eye”, scientifically referred to as “Amblyopia," is a common visual problem affecting approximately 2% of the population. It occurs when the vision pathways in the brain fail to develop normally, resulting in impaired vision. The treatment is a FDA approved non invasive treatment that utilizes artificial intelligence computer based training.
AMD Alliance International	The AMD Alliance International is a global coalition of vision and seniors' organizations dedicated to raising awareness of AMD and the options available for prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
AMDF: American Macular Degeneration Foundation	The American Macular Degeneration Foundation is committed to the prevention and cure of macular degeneration and offers hope and support to those afflicted and their families. The Foundation will be a major voice in establishing the national research agenda for macular degeneration through promoting an alliance among the scientific community, government, and victims of the disease and their families to ensure the prevention and cure of the disease.
American Academy of Ophthalmology	The Academy is your best resource for ophthalmic education, meetings, advocacy and global eye care. Membership in the Academy is open to any ophthalmologist worldwide as well as medical doctors currently enrolled in an ophthalmology training program.
American Academy of Optometry	Founded in 1922, the goal of the AAO is to maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice. The AAO does this by fostering research and the dissemination of knowledge in both basic and applied vision science.
American Academy of Optometry, British Chapter	A Superior and Free Optometric Site. Tutorials and pages upon pages of Information for, by or about Optometrists and Optometry.
American Board of Ophthalmology	Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Medical Association.
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists	The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Inc., advances the quality of veterinary medicine through certification of veterinarians who demonstrate excellence as specialists in eterinary ophthalmology.
American Foundation for the Blind	The American Foundation for the Blind—the organization to which Helen Keller devoted her life—is a national nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens.
American Nystagmus Network	The American Nystagmus Network, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to serve the needs and interests of those affected by nystagmus. Nnstagmus generally refers to involuntary eye movement which usually results in some degree of visual loss.
American Optical Company History	A history and timeline about the frame maker, AO, by Dick Whitney.
American Optometric Association	The American Optometric Association is the acknowledged leader and recognized authority for eye and vision care in the world.
American Orthoptic Journal	The American Orthoptic Journal was founded in 1950 by the American Orthoptic Council. It is the official journal of The American Association of Certified Orthoptists.
American Printing House for the Blind	To promote the independence of blind and visually impaired persons by providing specialized materials, products, and services needed for education and life.
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery	The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) was founded in 1969 to establish a qualified body of surgeons who have training and experience in this highly specialized field. The mission of this Society is to advance training, education, research, and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery specializing in the face, eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system.
American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmologists	The principal aim of the ASVO is to promote scientific progress in veterinary ophthalmology. This involves efforts to: • facilitate the presentation of new information • improve diagnostic and treatment procedures • encourage expanded training in ophthalmology at veterinary colleges.
Anatomy and Histology of the Eye and Ear	University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.
The Anatomy of the Eye, Physics Classroom	"The human eye is a complex anatomical device that remarkably demonstrates the architectural wonders of the human body." - Lesson from Glenbrook South High School (Glenview, Illinois) online tutorial.
Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery	"Surgery for age-related cataract is the highest volume surgical procedure performed on Medicare beneficiaries. Approximately 1.5 million surgeries were performed on this population in 1996. Cataract surgery is performed almost exclusively as an outpatient procedure. It usually involves the administration of a local anesthetic in addition to systemic sedation administered by an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist. " - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
APHAKIC	: the Association for Parents Having A Kid in Contacts.
Aravind Eye Care System	Aravind Eye Hospitals are the expression of a vision quest, a response to the silent call of thousands who have lost their sight. Under the leadership of Dr. G. Venkataswamy, Aravind Eye Hospital was founded in Madurai in 1978 with the mission to eradicate needless blindness in Tamilnadu, India.
Aravind Eyesite	Originating from that inspired vision two decades back, Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology (LAICO) became a reality in 1992. LAICO, established with the support of the Lions Club International SightFirst Programme and Seva Sight Programme, is Asia’s first international training facility for blindness prevention workers from India and other parts of the world.
Archives of Ophthalmology	Continuing the publication founded by Herman Knapp, MD, in 1869, the objective of the Archives of Ophthalmology is education: To inform its readers of progress, problems, and pertinent research in the practice of ophthalmology through the publication of original contributions and observations.
ASCRS - ASOA	American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. The mission of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is to raise the standards and skills of anterior segment surgeons through clinical and practice management education and to work with patients, government and the medical community to promote delivery of quality eye care.
Asian Eyelid Surgery Resource	From the Meronk Eyelid Plastic Surgery Site: Cosmetic Blepharoplasty for the Asian Eye a self-contained 20 page sub-section of a larger web site devoted to eyelid surgery. Possibly the largest collection of information on the subject of Asian eyelid surgery availableon the web.
Ask Lasik Doctors	Provide current, practical and easily understood answers to your questions regarding the Lasik eye surgery procedure. The bulletin board serves as an open forum for questions, answers and discussion of Lasik. You may post your question(s) to the bulletin board and a Board Certified Physician specializing in the Lasik procedure will post a response within 2-3 days.
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery	The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) was founded in 1969 to establish a qualified body of surgeons who have training and experience in this highly specialized field. The mission of this Society is to advance training, education, research, and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery specializing in the face, eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system.
ASORN	American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. The mission of ASORN is to foster excellence in ophthalmic patient care and to support the ophthalmic team through individual development, education, and evidence based practice.
Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.	Today this association acts as a nationwide support group for individuals and their families endeavoring to adjust to the restrictions and changes brought about by macular disease.
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry	Founded in 1941, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is a non-profit education association representing the interests of optometric education. ASCO's membership encompasses the seventeen schools and colleges of optometry in the United States and Puerto Rico. A number of foreign optometry schools are affiliate members.
Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology	Provides, expands, and supports scientific and educational opportunities for allied health personnel in ophthalmology, and to act as an advocate for its members and the profession.
@Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology Internet and Medline Search Engine.
Atlas of Ophthalmology Online	The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Atlas of Ophthalmology, edited by Richard K Parrish II, MD, brings you thousands of superb, high-quality images, in topics across ophthalmology. Here we present the 'Glaucoma' section, featuring 175 carefully selected images, plus detailed explanatory captions and references, that can enhance your presentations and lectures.
Australian National University Centre for Visual Sciences	Vision is our sense par excellence, and the Centre for Visual Sciences unites laboratories at the Australian National University engaged in understanding vision at the retinal, cortical, oculomotor, computational, developmental and pharmacological levels in a variety of organisms ranging from insects to humans.
B-EYE: The world through the eyes of a bee	Have you ever wondered how other creatures see the world? Here you can find out. Well, at least you can find out how HONEY BEES see the world. Produced by Andrew Giger, a neuroscientist, Australian National University.
Badminton Eye Injuries Bibliography	After suffering from hyphema due to a badminton-related eye injury, the creator of this web site compiled an annotated bibliography about the condition. It contains 40 references. Most of them are from medical journals.
Baltic Eye, The	A newsletter for Ophthalmologists in the Baltic and Nordic Countries.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Ophthalmology Dept., St. Louis	Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest hospital in Missouri, a result of the 1996 merger between Barnes Hospital and The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute	Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which serves as the Department of Ophthalmology for the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, is recognized as one of the world's finest and most progressive centers for ophthalmic care, research and education.
Belgian Society of Ophthalmology	Multi-lingual site with information about the organization, its publications, congresses, and links to other sites. It has an extensive calendar of ophthalmology events and congresses that is well worth the visit.
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF)	Blepharo means "eyelid". Spasm means "uncontrolled muscle contraction". The term blepharospasm ['blef-a-ro-spaz-m] can be applied to any abnormal blinking or eyelid tic or twitch resulting from any cause, ranging from dry eyes to Tourette's syndrome to tardive dyskinesia. The blepharospasm referred to here is officially called benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) to distinguish it from the less serious secondary blinking disorders.
Berkowitz Lab, Wayne State University	To prevent vision loss and blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Using functional MRI methods to detect the effectiveness of a treatment earlier in the course of disease than is currently possible. .
Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy	It has many names: birdshot retinochoroidopathy, birdshot choroidopathy, birdshot retinochoroiditis, birdshot choroidretinitis. If it is an eye disorder with birdshot in the name, this is the place for information.
Blindness Related Links	Adaptive Technology, Advocacy and Training, Books and Magazines, Commercial, Employment, Medical Links, Mobility and Braille, U.S. Government Links, WWW and Homepages, Blind U.S. Veterans.
Borish Center for Opthalmic Research	The Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research (BCOR) is a resource of Indiana University which welcomes investigators from private practice, universities, industry, and private agencies to join together with the center investigators to work in an interdisciplinary environment on important questions related to visual disorders, ocular pathologies, and systemic diseases that affect the eye and its adnexa.
Brazilian Society of Laser and Ophthalmic Surgery	Alternative name: Brazilian Laser Ophthalmological Surgery Society. An official society of the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology. (may be slow to load)
Brian's Eye Story	A personal encounter with Age-related Macular Degeneration and choroidal neovascularization.
British Computer Association of the Blind	BCAB is a self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users and was founded in 1969.
British Contact Lens Association	About the association. Clinical Conference announcements, continuing education sourses and scientific meetings.
British Journal of Ophthalmology	The British Journal of Ophthalmology (BJO) is an international peer-reviewed journal for ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, and clinically relevant laboratory investigations related to ophthalmology.