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Eye Care and Vision
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AMD.org 
 "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition." This site discusses diagnosis and treatment, current research, a glossary, a FAQ, articles, and links to related sites for people with low vision. From the Macular Degeneration Partnership. http://www.amd.org/ Topics: Senior Health Last updated Feb 24, 2009 American Foundation for the Blind
This site provides information and resources for the blind or visually impaired, support organizations, and the general public on "blindness and low vision, Helen Keller, and such issues as advocacy, aging and vision loss, education, employment, literacy, technology, and web accessibility." Visitors can browse the Helen Keller repositories and collections of her personal material, view message and job boards, subscribe to online journals, and visit an online bookstore with specialized material for the blind. http://www.afb.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Disabilities, Senior Health Last updated Mar 12, 2003 Cataracts
This tutorial takes patients through the process of diagnosing and treating cataracts, "a common eye condition that affects more than half of the people aged 65 or older in the United States." It explains the anatomy and physiology, the surgical techniques, the decision-making process, and follow-up care. From the National Library of Medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cataracts/htm/index.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Jan 14, 2005 Health on the Net Foundation (HON)
A medical search tool whose goal is to "promote the effective and reliable use of the new technologies for telemedicine in healthcare around the world." MedHunt searches for healthcare Web sites, hospitals, and support. HONselect "integrates Websites, journal articles, multimedia and news." Also included are discussion lists; information on aging, hepatitis, and vision; a glossary on allergies; and an eyecare FAQ. The Library contains papers from conferences and various other medical sources. A French version is available. http://www.hon.ch/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Senior Health Last updated Apr 23, 2002 |
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