Informational Links

If you would like to learn more about eye diseases and eye care, the following websites are excellent sources of information.

American Academy of Ophthalmology provides information about your own risk of developing eye disease and the risks that could be faced by your family.

For information about cataracts and cataract surgery, check out the following links:

What are cataracts?

What is cataract surgery?

What are IOL implants?

The National Eye Institute site, produced in conjunction with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, is devoted specifically to eye care. The website contains information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and many other topics.

Allaboutvision.com, created by ophthalmologists, contains good descriptions of eye conditions, anatomy, and surgical procedures.

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