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All About Vision
Consumer information about vision care and eyewear options.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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American Board of Ophthalmology
Responsible for certifying ophthalmologists.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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American Optometric Association
Extensive information on common eye conditions and diseases, children's vision, eye safety, eyewear, and an education center for students, teachers and those considering optometry as a career.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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Atlas of Ophthalmology
"Public online database, free of charge, edited by specialists in the field." Endorsed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
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Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
"Peer-reviewed electronic journal dedicated to the dissemination of ophthalmologic information over the World Wide Web."  Also has Grand Rounds, multimedia reviews, and knowledge reviews.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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Eye Resources on the Internet
Comprehensive directory of ophthalmology sites organized alphabetically. Compiled by the Association of Vision Science Librarians.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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Handbook of Ocular Disease Management
Information on managing 50 common ocular conditions. Information includes signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, treatment, and clinical pearls.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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Hardin MD: Eye Diseases
Access to directory sites in ophthalmology and eye disease.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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International Council of Ophthalmology
Information on international ophthalmologic societies, resources for ophthalmologic education, and international clinical guidelines and standards.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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Karolinska Institutet: Links Pertaining to Eye Diseases Access Online
Medem: Eye Health
Ophthalmology educational materials from many medical specialty professional organizations for the consumer.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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MEDLINEplus: Vision Impairment and Blindness
Government site containing links to extensive information on vision disorders and blindness including clinical trials, coping, diagnosis/symptoms, prevention/screening, and Spanish-language information.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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National Eye Institute
Comprehensive government site that "supports research and provides information on diseases of the eye." Free publications. Health information also available in Spanish.
subject(s): Ophthalmology.
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