Information About Eye Disorders
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This is an information and support network for individuals and families who are affected by the rare inherited vision disorder achromatopsia (sometimes called achromatopia), including both rod monochromacy and blue cone monochromacy.
This website was created by the American Nystagmus Network, Inc., a nonprofit organization established in February, 1999, to serve the needs and interests of those affected by Nystagmus.
This is a deafblindness Web resource site owned by James Gallagher.
DJO - Eye Patient Information Site (link coming soon)
This site contains patient information pages. Topics have been suggested by DJO readers who have asked for more information for themselves or patients.
This application simulates eye motion and demonstrates the effects of disabling one or more of the 12 eyes muscles and one or more of the 6 cranial nerves that control eye motion. The purpose of this simulator is to teach medical students and doctors how the eye motion will change with pathology of the eye muscles and cranial nerves and what to look for during a standard neurological eye exam.
University of Michigan- Kellogg Eye Center
This site provides information about eye disorders and treatment.
This site provides information about assessing visual functioning.
Leber's Congenital Amaurosis Listserv
This is for everyone interested in sharing and sourcing information relating to LCA, adults with LCA, families of LCA children, interested professionals, etc.
Leber's Links - Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, Blindness & V.I (link coming soon)
This site is a central arena for families and professionals to source and share information relating to the rare genetic eye disorder, Leber's Congenital Amaurosis.
This site provides a directory of low vision specialists.
Marinesco-Sjogren Syndrome - home page
Marinesco-Sjogren Syndrome (MSS) is a very rare genetic disorder characterized by ataxia (balance and coordination problems), post-natal cataracts, generally some degree of cognitive delay, and very small stature. Fewer than 100 cases are currently diagnosed worldwide. The purpose of this website is to provide information and support to families affected by MSS and to encourage communication between doctors and researchers interested in this disorder. The website provides information about MSS, as well as links to other useful sites.
Medical/Ophthalmological Links
This site is maintained by Mississippi State University and provides a list of web sites and mailing lists related to opthalmology.
Information on Specific Eye Diseases
This site provides information on a wide variety of specific eye disorders. This site is provided by the Mississippi Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.
NEI provides information about eye health, news, research, events, and education.
This page was created to help parents and caregivers with children who have Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (O.N.H.) and Septo-Optic Dysplasia, (S.O.D.), also known as deMorsier syndrome.
Selected Anomalies and Diseases of the Eye
This site was prepared for teachers of the visually handicapped who may need a rapid reference for consultative and interpretive purposes. This is a web-based reference work. Each page includes related websites for additional information. Compiled by Virginia E. Bishop, Ph.D.
The mission of this site is to educate and give support to people affected by Stickler Syndrome. They have a shared network and are in the process of starting a pen pal group for all ages.