More Vision Resources

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The organizations listed below, while not affiliated with RPB, are aligned with RPB's mission to prevent blindness and restore sight. The services they offer may be relevant to your search for further information or assistance with a particular need. If you cannot find the kind of information you are looking for, please contact RPB and we will do our best to assist you.

Organizations providing Eye and Vision Information

Alliance for Aging Research
American Council of the Blind
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Optometry
American Foundation for the Blind
American Optometric Association
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Blinded Veterans Association
Closer Look at Stem Cell Research	Learn about stem cells at a site provided by the International Society for stem cell research.
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
EyeCare America	Free senior access to medical eye care for those who qualify.
Guide Dogs of America
ImproveYourVision
International Society for Eye Research (ISER)
Lighthouse Guild	Scholarships for legally blind students.
Lirot (The Israeli Research Association for Eye Health and Blindness Prevention)	Hebrew site: www.eyes.org.il
Med Bio World	Links to ophthalmology journals worldwide.
National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research
National Council for Aging Care	Glaucoma: A Guide for Seniors
National Eye Institute (NIH) Health Information
National Eye Institute Healthy Eyes
National Eye Institute	See What I See: Virtual Reality Eye Disease Experience
National Federation for the Blind
National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side-Effects	(Note: you will have to create an account as a non-member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology to access this information.)
Second Sense (Formerly Guild for the Blind)
Sight Loss Solutions Dot Org	An all-text, screen reader-friendly resource for all aspects of vision loss.
Student Resources	Resources designed to help visually impaired students transition into higher education.
Vision 2020
VisionAWARE - Self Help for Vision Loss
Visions

Low Vision Products and Materials

American Printing House for the Blind
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Choice Magazine Listening
Christian Record Services for the Blind
JBI International
LearningAlly
Lighthouse Guild
National Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped
Reader's Digest Large Print for Easier Reading
Xavier Society for the Blind

U.S. Government Resources

Centers for Disease Control - Vision Health Initiative	A resource for eye disease-related statistics in the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration	Learn about LASIK surgery. Safety information on medicines .
healthfinder.gov
National Eye Institute
National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) - Vision and Aging