General Patient Education

Below is a list of helpful websites if you are interested in further information.  Please discuss any specific questions with your doctor.

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• AAO EyeSmart
• AAO EyeWiki
• All About Vision
• WebMD.com
• Ojos Y Vision

Additional patient resources

General Eye Anatomy

• General Eye Anatomy: National Eye Institute
• General Eye Anatomy: Research to Prevent Blindness
• General Eye Anatomy: WebMD

Amblyopia

• Amblyopia: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Amblyopia: Medline Plus
• Amblyopia: Research to Prevent Blindness

Blepharitis

• Blepharitis: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Blepharitis: Medline Plus
• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Video

Cataract

• Cataract: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Cataract: Research to Prevent Blindness
• Cataract: Medline Plus

Diabetic Eye Conditions

• Diabetic Eye Conditions: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Diabetic Eye Conditions: Medline Plus
• Diabetic Eye Conditions: National Eye Institute
• Diabetic Eye Conditions: Research to Prevent Blindness

Dry Eye

• Dry Eye: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Dry Eye: National Eye Institute
• Dry Eye: Research to Prevent Blindness

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Glaucoma: American Glaucoma Society
• Glaucoma: The Glaucoma Foundation
• Glaucoma: Glaucoma Research Foundation
• Glaucoma: Medline Plus
• Glaucoma: National Eye Institute
• Glaucoma: Research to Prevent Blindness

Macular Degeneration

• Macular Degeneration: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Macular Degeneration: Medline Plus
• Macular Degeneration: Research to Prevent Blindness 

Uveitis

• Uveitis: American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart
• Uveitis: Medline Plus
• Uveitis: National Eye Institute

Ophthalmic Organizations

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeCare America
• American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• American Glaucoma Society
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Society of Retina Specialists
• American Uveitis Society