
www.ascrs.org
ASCRS, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, is an international educational and scientific organization whose 9000 member ophthalmologists specialize in cataract and refractive surgery.
www.visx.com
VISX - World Leader in Laser Vision Correction Technology: The VISX STAR S4 Excimer Laser and WaveScan Wavefront Systems are used by eye care professionals to perform LASIK, PRK, and LASEK.
www.allaboutvision.com
All About Vision is your guide to eye care, LASIK laser eye surgery, eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision, eye exams, computer vision syndrome, glaucoma, cataracts, ...
www.nei.nih.gov
The National Eye Institute site, produced in conjunction with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, is devoted specifically to eye care. Includes a patient information library, photos and illustrations, low-vision information, news and events, clinical studies and current research, and patient information in Spanish.
familydoctor.org
Contains roughly 10 eye care-related topics from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
eyesight.org
Produced by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this site is specifically devoted to providing information regarding age-related macular degeneration and low vision. Includes information regarding adult and juvenile AMD, an AMD pictorial, FAQs, glossary of eye terms, reports and research on AMD, news updates and a free newsletter.
glaucomafoundation.org
Comprehensive site devoted specifically to the causes and treatments of glaucoma. Provides latest updates on glaucoma and glaucoma research, free newsletters from the Glaucoma Foundation, glaucoma-related news features and support group information.
AMD.org
Provides basic information and FAQs regarding age-related macular degeneration. Features monthly newsletters regarding updates and research on AMD.
blindness.org
Produced by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, this site specifically provides information on retinal degenerative diseases, including causes, current treatments and research and support resources.
VisionConnection.org
Founded by Lighthouse International and produced in conjunction with the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), this is an accessible, interactive global Internet portal for people who are partially sighted or blind, the professionals who work with them, and people who support them. The site features the latest information on vision impairment, its prevention and vision rehabilitation.
www.botoxcosmetic.com
BOTOX® Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age.
www.acrysofrestor.comm>
Now there's a revolutionary new way to potentially leave your glasses behind – introducing the AcrySof® ReSTOR® intraocular lens (IOL), a breakthrough in vision surgery. AcrySof® ReSTOR® has been uniquely designed to improve vision at all distances – up close, far away and everything in-between – giving cataract patients their best chance ever to live free of glasses.
www.crystalens.com
A new artificial lens used in cataract surgery (Crystalens) gives patients ability
to see at near, middle and far distances. |