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American Academy of Ophthalmology
information on eye anatomy and health, diseases and conditions, consumer advocacy, and refractive surgery.
http://www.aao.org/

American Board of Ophthalmology
provides information on certification and recertification of ophthalmologists in the United States.
http://www.abop.org/

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
clinical and practice management information on cataract and refractive surgery.
http://www.ascrs.org/

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
established to advance education and research in the fields of plastic and reconstructive surgery involving the eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system.
http://www.asoprs.org/

Canadian Ophthalmological Society Eye Site
national member association of medical eye doctors who provide comprehensive eye care.
http://www.eyesite.ca/

Chicago Ophthalmological Society
helping ophthalmologists in the area advance in their field.
http://www.chicagoeyenet.com/

Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO)
aims to advance refractive eyecare through education and training of eyecare professionals.
http://www.clao.org/

Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians (FODO)
representing the business interests of registered opticians. Seeks to influence policy makers and optical bodies.
http://www.fodo.com/

Glaucoma Foundation, The
not-for-profit organization dedicated to vital research to finding cures for glaucoma and avoiding blindness.
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org/

Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc.
Nonprofit organization for educational information about eye ailments.
http://www.eyesight.org/

Making a Visible Difference
partnership between pharmacia and ophthalmology professionals, in the treatment and care of patients with glaucoma, cataracts, blindness, and other vision problems.
http://www.visibledifference.co.uk/

Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
association of medical eye physicians and surgeons.
http://www.mneyemd.org/

National Keratoconus Foundation
general information keratoconus, an ailment of the eye.
http://www.nkcf.org/

Vision Council of America/Better Vision Institute (VICA/BVI)
nonprofit trade association serving the collective interests of the ophthalmic community.
http://www.visionsite.org/

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