Blindness Links

AgingEye Times
An online aging eye journal that provides free access to current medical information and future research and development on diseases that may cause low vision and blindness in the elderly. Current information on potentially blinding diseases like cataract, glaucoma, dry eyes and macular degeneration.

All About Vision - Low Vision Information
Guide to vision correction explores contact lenses, eyeglasses and laser surgery. Locate doctors and learn about eye diseases and conditions.

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Read about this professional associations of ophthalmologists, find a doctor, and learn about eye problems.

American Council of the Blind
Serving as a representative national organization of blind people, offers resources on emergency evacuation and disaster preparedness. Also includes ACB radio station, job bank, braille forum and announcements from Washington.

American Foundation for the Blind
Includes abstracts from their monthly journal and well as links to newsletters, press releases, and FAQs on blindness and on the Foundation.

American Optometric Association
Find tips on how to keep healthy eyes healthy. Includes its newsletter, membership information, educational resources, and links.

Blind Golf
Resource that provides links to blind golf associations in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Includes the Midnight Golfer newsletter.

A Blind Net
Disability resource offers lists of support organizations and an index of companies offering products and services for the blind.

Blindness Related Resources
Connects to an extensive list of sites for the blind and deaf, blindness related organizations, assistive technology resources, legal resources, product services and much more.

Blindness Resource Center
Resources on blindness including history of braille, university programs, vendors. Covers eye diseases and details the latest research.

Duxbury Systems - Worldwide Braille Translation Leader
Offers products, support techs, discussion groups, resources on braille and blindness, web sites, vendors and more.

Eye Care Links
Resources to help make informed decisions but they are not a substitute for medical care.

Family Village - Blindness and Visual Impairments
Offers contact details for support services, a collection of chat rooms and mailing lists, and links to medical sources.

Guide Dogs for the Blind
Non-profit organization that provides guide dogs and training in their use to visually impaired people. Includes breeding, kennel and veterinary care, locations, events etc.

Gulden Ophthalmics
Manufacturers, markets and services ophthalmic medical products.

The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
Rehabilitation services for catastrophically impaired individuals, find out about their care and services.

Judo for Blind Athletes
A listing of Judo resources for the blind, including coaching tips, rules, and links.

Kolberg Ocular Prosthetics
Website that contains the latest and most in-depth information about the fitting and care of custom made ocular prostheses, (artificial eyes).

Lighthouse International
Resource on education and research about low vision. Find links to the Lighthouse Education Center and the Lighthouse Rehabilitation Center.

Low Vision Research Group Network
Research group presents recent and ongoing research on low vision, as well as discussion groups, answers to FAQs, and resourceful sites.

Ron Marriages Page - Blind Links
Access links to topics such as adaptive technology ,advocacy and training, medical information, mobility, braille services and employment opportunities for the blind.

Mattingly International - Low Vision Superstore
The Lighthouse Professional Products Division has the largest selection of state of the art products for the eye care professional.

The Mayo Clinic
Provides "Reliable Information for a Healthier Life" including large sections on nutrition, weight loss programs and advice, and fitness.

MaxiAids
This site offers products for independent living. View products and ordering information.

Medem - Healthcare Network, Medical Resource
Medem is the premier physician practice communications network, focusing on secure, HIPAA-compliant physician-patient communication patient care & communication. Browse through an extensive medical library of patient education information, provided by medical societies and other reliable sources.

Microphthalmia and Anophthalmia in Children Society
Discovering your child is born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia or Coloboma can be a devastating experience. The group aims to offer emotional and practical support from parents who have been through similar experiences.

Mississippi State University Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
The Website for The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision Mississippi State University has moved to Please make this change to your bookmarks and/or links.

NABA
This sites contains a helpful list of agencies serving the blind in New York State.

The National Eye Institute (part of National Institute for Health)
Organization supporting over 80% of eye research in the US. Find details about current research, publications, grant info, plus keyword search.

National Industries for the Blind
Nonprofit organization provides vocational training and employment to the visually impaired. Find programs and contact details.

National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation provides forum for questions and answers, event schedules. Lists topical publications.

National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD offers this clearinghouse of info on rare diseases, including genetic metabolic disorders and birth defects.

Online Center for Biotechnology Information, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man search site
Based at John Hopkins University, this database catalogs human genes and genetic disorders. Search the map and learn the numbering system.

Out A Sight Products - Blindness
Browse a collection of products designed to aid the visually impaired. Find links to disability resources and download a catalog.

The Puppy Place
Resource on seeing-eye dogs, guide dogs and puppy raising. Includes training tips and FAQ.

Texas Commission for the Blind
State agency aids the blind and visually impaired to obtain quality jobs and live independently. Includes programs, policies, laws, reports, news, links and more.

Texas Optometric Association
Find out about its membership, includes eye care news, career information and Q&A's

Travel Vision
Company offers orientation and mobility services and products to the visually impaired, research the triainig programs available.

University of Houston College of Optometry
Information For: Prospective Students Current Students Alumni Visitors Quick Links: University Eye Institute Continuing Education Admissions Academic Programs Faculty and Research Research Centers Library Publications Departments People Directory

Wilmer Eye Institute's Q&A
Lists questions and answers to various eye problems from symptoms to scheduling appointments.

Blindness Publications

Choice Magazine
Choice Magazine Listening is a free audio anthology for a special audience of blind, visually impaired or physically handicapped subscribers. CML selects and records memorable writing from over 100 leading magazines. Every other month this free service offers its subscribers eight hours of unabridged articles, fiction, and poetry read and recorded on four-track cassette tapes.

CNIB
" Living with Vision Blindness " : A handbook for care givers.

CNIB - Library for the Blind
Canada's foremost library for people who are blind, visually impaired and deaf blind. Find on-line versions of CNIB's publications as well as various newsletters pertaining to library additions, kids, and music.

DB Link
National Information Clearinghouse on children who are deaf and blind. DB Link has publications and fact sheets on various topics, all documents available in large print, Braille, or ascii.

The Moonlit Road
Ghost stories and strange folktales of the American south in both text and streaming audio versions. Not only a good reading and listening but a possible source of downloadable Braille materials in an on-line interactive book format.

National Library Service for the Blind
NLS administers a free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. Find books, magazines and publications in Braille and audio.

Prevent Blindness News
This news publication brings eye health and safety information right to your door 3 times a year. The 12 page newsletter is filled with information you need to protect your eyes, preserve your sight, and educate yourself about your own eye condition or that of a family member.

Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
Find RRTC publications for sale, priced from $ 5 - $25.

Royal National Institute of the Blind
RNIB publications catalog

World Health Organizations
Publications from 1991-2002 on blindness prevention.

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