Useful Eye Resources On The Web
Most of us only get one pair of peepers to last us a lifetime. With annual eye exams most of us can expect to see well as we age. However, vision loss is not always preventable and often devastating for those it affects when it occurs. For that reason it is important you protect your health and well-being and your vision in the short and long-term.
As we age our eyesight tends to degenerate, regardless of how well we care for our vision and bodies. Fortunately there are ever increasing advances in ophthalmology that are helping promote better vision for aging populations. In fact, many people can now expect to see with little vision loss well into their 80s and 90s. Advances in technology have provided unique services like LASIK, to help promote better vision for patients young and old alike.
If you are interested in protecting your eyesight or learning more about the common causes of various diseases of the eye, there are multiple resources available on the web that can provide you with useful, free and informative information.
Below you'll find information and links to several different sites providing information on eye care and recent trends and development in the eye care industry. Some of the sites are targeted toward consumers only, while others provide details for eye care practitioners as well as patients.
AgingEye Times
http://www.agingeye.net
A valuable resource with information on various eye disease including: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye diseases, dry eyes and more. You'll find information about HRT and its effects on eye diseases, information about the National Eye Institute and links to resources providing information for citizens age 65 and older facing vision problems as they age.
Atlas of Ophthalmology
http://www.atlasophthalmology.com/
An interesting online database with information and pictures of various eye diseases including conjuctiva, glaucomas, cataracts and more. If you want to actually "see" what eye diseases look like this is the place to visit.
American Society of Opthalmic and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
http://www.asoprs.org/
information on research and training in reconstructive and plastic surgery of the face, eyelids and lacrimal system. Sponsors more than 500 members and scientific meetings annually. Details on fellowship training and postgraduate training for physicians.
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
http://www.djo.harvard.edu/
Digital journal containing information for patients and physicians about eye care and eye health.
Eye Care Foundation
http://www.eyecarefoundation.org/
A non-profit organization offering information and resources for patients with macular degeneration and related eye diseases.
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eyediseases.html
Detailed and comprehensive resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health providing information about eye diseases, conditions, injuries and more. Provides links to dozens of helpful articles and updates regarding the latest trends in eye care. You can also access health information about a host of other conditions not related to the eye on this site.
Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/ophthalmology-home
Provides comprehensive information and links to various resources on ophthalmology related subjects. You'll also find information on related topics and health related subjects. This is a good site to visit if you are looking for health information in general as well as information about eye care and diseases of the eye.
Sight and Hearing Association
http://www.sightandhearing.org/
Organization dedicated to preventing the loss of vision and hearing through education and research. Provides free information about vision and hearing related subjects.
Eye Care Eye Doctor and Vision Forums
Forums on all topics eye care and vision health related.
Breast Cancer Information
An excellent resource for those seeking to learn more regarding breast cancer and the hurdles it presents.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Gross is an accomplished Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon that has been in practice since 1975. Some of the areas he specializes in are x stop spinal stenosis decompressions, and selective endoscopic discectomy.
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Doctor Ruder a board certified facial plastic surgeon, has specialties in the following areas otoplasty and microtia and rhinoplasty.
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